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De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality

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The article examines how Roberto De Zerbi, who took over as Tottenham Hotspur manager, has discovered that financial investment alone cannot fix the club's recurring problems. Despite large sums spent on new players, Spurs continue to underperform, suggesting systemic cultural and psychological issues persist within the squad. The piece frames this as a cautionary lesson for ambitious clubs that believe transfer outlay automatically translates to on-pitch success.

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Tottenham's struggles under Roberto De Zerbi highlight a familiar lesson in modern football: squad rebuilds driven by spending need a cultural reset to truly change results. De Zerbi, known for his tactical sophistication at Brighton and Marseille, has arrived at a club where losing has become ingrained, and no amount of new signings can shortcut that process. For Spurs supporters, the concern is less about individual signings and more about whether the dressing room can be reoriented toward a winning identity before the season slips away.

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De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality · Socc360