Tottenham Apologizes After Shocking Opening Day Defeat
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Tottenham suffered a shocking 3-goal defeat in their opening Premier League match against Brentford.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi apologized to fans for the performance, stating there was "no excuse."
- De Zerbi also indicated that the team's physical condition was not at 100% for the match.
Tottenham opened their 2026-2027 Premier League season with a stunning 3-goal loss to Brentford. The defeat, which saw Tottenham fall behind by three goals, marked a shocking start for a team that had invested heavily in the transfer market over the summer.
Sorry.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi offered a direct apology to the club's supporters following the match. "Sorry," he stated, acknowledging the disappointing performance. He emphasized that there was "no excuse" for the team's failure to secure a better result, particularly given the significant investment in new players.
There is no excuse.
Adding to the post-match analysis, De Zerbi suggested that the team's physical readiness was a contributing factor to the poor showing. He indicated that the players were "not 100%" in terms of their fitness, which may have impacted their ability to perform at the expected level. The team's performance and the manager's comments raise immediate questions about Tottenham's readiness for the demanding Premier League season ahead.
The physical condition is not 100%.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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