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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

Spurs paying price for World Cup and pre-season trip to Australia

Jan Paul van Hecke on the ball
Jan Paul van Hecke started in the 5-1 win at Charlton, after ‘a really short break’ during a busy summer. Photograph: Anthony Hanc/Wired Photos/Shutterstock

Jan Paul van Hecke was among those given an unwanted name-check by Roberto De Zerbi after Tottenham’s 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Saturday. Not at the right level physically, was the gist of the manager’s comments.

De Zerbi also mentioned Marcos Senesi and Sandro Tonali, two more of the club’s new signings. Their condition had to come as no surprise. It certainly did not to De Zerbi.

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