Brentford beat Tottenham 3-0 on Saturday, with reports naming Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode as the scorers. For Roberto De Zerbi, the immediate concern is not simply three goals conceded but how quickly control disappeared.
First, Tottenham must protect transitions when their build-up breaks down. Second, the midfield distances need to shrink so opponents cannot attack an exposed back line. Third, the response after conceding has to become calmer: chasing the game too early can turn a manageable deficit into a decisive one.
One August result does not settle a season, but it can expose urgent work. The next match should show whether Tottenham can keep their attacking ambition while adding better rest defence and disciplined spacing.
