De Zerbi Uses Pochettino's Team Bonding Idea to Help Tottenham

Roberto De Zerbi has taken a page from Mauricio Pochettino's book by organizing a team bonding trip to Spain for Tottenham Hotspur, aiming to improve cohesion amid a rocky Premier League start. Despite heavy spending in the summer transfer window, Spurs have yet to find a league win this season.

The recent draw against Manchester United showed progress, especially considering Spurs played with ten men after Rodrigo Bentancur's red card. Still, De Zerbi is searching for a breakthrough with his revamped squad.

In an unusual move for mid-season, De Zerbi has taken the players abroad this week to build camaraderie. He explained the purpose as getting everyone to work, stay, and share meals together to strengthen relationships and foster a true team spirit.

"To work together, to stay together, to go for dinner together, to know better each other, because to be a team you have to know the team-mates, and be together."

This approach mirrors a strategy Pochettino employed seven years ago, when he took his squad away ahead of the Champions League final. Such trips typically happen during preseason or international breaks, making De Zerbi’s timing somewhat unconventional.

Tottenham brought in over ten new players during the summer, meaning the team needs time to gel. The trip could offer exactly the environment needed for these players to connect and improve their on-pitch understanding.

Fans will watch closely to see if this bonding effort translates into results when Spurs face Coventry at home in their next Premier League match.