Why the international break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi and Tottenham
BBC Sport piece examining why the timing of the international break is particularly damaging for Tottenham Hotspur under manager Roberto De Zerbi. The article explores how the pause interrupts whatever rhythm or progress the team had been building, while also risking injuries to key players on international duty and extending a period of uncertainty around the club. It frames the break as a setback for a side whose form or direction has made continuity more valuable than rest.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukInternational breaks rarely arrive at a convenient moment, but for Tottenham under Roberto De Zerbi the timing looks especially unhelpful. Whether Spurs were building momentum that deserved to carry into the next fixture or already struggling and in need of rhythm, a two-week pause works against them. The break also opens the door to fatigue and injury risks for players flying off to represent their countries, just as De Zerbi would ideally be working with his full squad on the training ground.
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