De Zerbi: Tottenham's Preseason Focus on Fitness, Recruitment, and Youth Development
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi spoke after a 2-0 preseason friendly win over Auckland FC. He praised the performance of young players in the first half and confirmed that first-team players like Matheus Fernandes, Gallagher, Ben Davies, Richarlison, and Mathys Tel played 30 minutes without injury. De Zerbi provided injury updates on James Maddison and Udogie, stating they are precautionary absences. He highlighted the importance of youth development due to Financial Fair Play and competition rules, mentioning talents Luca Williams-Barnett and Malachi Hardy. De Zerbi emphasized the versatility of Archie Gray, who can play multiple positions. Regarding Mikey Moore's first-team prospects, he said it depends on transfer window dynamics as the club seeks wingers. He noted the club's need to complete further signings, improve fitness, and integrate new players. De Zerbi admitted struggling with jet lag and focusing solely on work and sleep.
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