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De Zerbi Uses Phone Ban at Marbella Camp to Build Tottenham Team Spirit
New signings and injured players return as Spurs seek first win of the season against Coventry
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Camp Focuses on Togetherness
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi removed phones from all meals during the warm weather camp in Marbella. The move aimed to encourage players and staff to spend more time together and discuss the team's situation. De Zerbi had used similar camps twice before at Marseille and felt the approach suited a squad with many new arrivals.
Heavy Spending Yet to Yield Results
Tottenham spent more than £380 million on 10 new signings this summer. The side sits at the bottom of the Premier League with no wins from its opening six fixtures and hosts Coventry on Monday. De Zerbi noted that pressure will increase without a result but stressed the need to find solutions through shared time and clear priorities.
Key Players Return from Long Absences
Dejan Kulusevski featured in the Marbella sessions after a 526-day injury absence and is expected to rejoin the squad. James Maddison, who has not started since damaging anterior cruciate ligaments in 2025, is available and could face his former club Coventry. Xavi Simons remains sidelined with the same injury.
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