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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-10-13 · via The Athletic

De Zerbi chooses encouragement as Tottenham chase first league win

Roberto De Zerbi is favoring a positive approach over punishment as Tottenham try to find their first league victory of the season. Spurs will take a team-bonding trip to Marbella this week. The club is still searching for a winning formula in the league.

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Roberto De Zerbi is leaning toward support rather than sanctions as Tottenham seek their opening league win. He is prioritizing a positive method over punitive measures.

The squad is set to travel to Marbella this week for a group-bonding visit. Tottenham have yet to settle on an approach that delivers league wins.

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This story may matter most to Tottenham supporters and soccer followers, who could see a positive leadership style as shaping team morale and fan mood. A bonding trip might help player relationships, though on-field results would likely determine how the approach is judged. More broadly, it could add to discussions about encouragement versus punishment in sports management, but its societal reach may be limited to the club's community and those following the league.

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