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A warm welcome in Sydney 🤍🇦🇺

Micky and Sandro’s very own mural at Eden Park in Auckland 🇳🇿🎨

🚨🎙️Micky Van de Ven on next season under Roberto De Zerbi rather than Thomas Frank: "It's going to be different compared to the manager we had last season. It's going to be more with the ball, I think, more about playing football. I think it's also going to be more enjoyable for people to watch because we'll be playing offensive football. You can see he [De Zerbi] has brought a lot of passion into our group, a lot in terms of mentality and passion on the pitch. It is something we needed because everybody was a little bit down. He brings a lot of good energy and, from pre-season, we have really had the time to bring his football into the team. That's really enjoyable." BBCSport

🚨🎙️ Roberto De Zerbi on if he sees Mikey Moore part of the first-team group this season, and reveals that #THFC are looking to bring in wingers: 👀✍️ “We have to see. We have to analyse the last part of the transfer market, because we try to bring wingers, and then we speak with him, with his agent, with the club, to find the best solution for everyone.” 🤝 - Alasdair Gold Do you think Mikey Moore should be part of the first team this season? 🤷‍♂️

🚨🎙️ Roberto De Zerbi on Luca Williams-Barnett and Malacai Hardy, and reveals that #THFC need to IMPROVE the academy: 👀🌟 “Luca is a big talent, very young, big talent. Malachi is another good player for the future of the club. We can't forget the young players, especially for the new rules, the financial fair play, or the rules of the Champions League, Europa League. We have to improve our academy. We have to help them produce more players, because we need it and it's important for the club. 🤝

🌟 Jamie Donley vs Auckland: • 63 minutes played • 54 touches • 35/41 accurate passes • 7 passes into final third • 4 recoveries • 3 ground duels won • 2/2 successful dribbles • 2 shots • 1 chance created • 1 foul won One of Tottenham’s 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 in their pre-season win… ⚪️🪄

🚨🎙️ Roberto De Zerbi on why James Maddison hasn’t featured for #THFC so far in Pre-season: 👀 “He's not working the last five days, I think, like Udogie, but they have not a big problem, just to stay focused, don't take any risks and then for the next game. The next friendly game against Sydney, maybe we play with Tonali, with other players, maybe, we've got to see.” 🤝 - Alasdair Gold

🚨🎙️ Roberto De Zerbi says the #THFC youngsters HAVE chances to play, but must show they have what it takes: “The young players have to push, because with me as a coach, they have the chance to play. Logically, they have to show me they are ready, they have qualities, they have a mentality to play in this club. But when I decide the players, when I decide the squad, I never see the age of the players. I just analyse the qualities and the potential of these players.” - Alasdair Gold

Roberto De Zerbi on the transfer window... "It is not finished yet, our transfer market. I think we can be happier at the end of this transfer market, because I spoke a lot to the owner, the board and they want to build a very strong team for this season but to make the base for the future to become great again." #COYS #THFC

Dane Scarlett and Richarlison opened their pre-season accounts as we beat A-League champions Auckland FC 2-0 at Eden Park on Sunday. The first match of our summer tour attracted a record crowd for men's football in New Zealand - 40,112 - toppled only by Women's World Cup games in 2024. We were always in control at the famous home of the All Blacks with poacher's goals from Dane after 12 minutes and Richy with 20 minutes remaining securing a hard-fought but, ultimately, comfortable win. #COYS #THFC

Victory at Eden Park 💪

Our starting XI in Auckland 📋

IT'S MATCHDAY IN AUCKLAND 🤍

Tottenham are welcomed to New Zealand for their preseason tour with the hongi, a traditional Māori greeting 🇳🇿

🚨Roberto De Zerbi has described Dejan Kulusevski as an important player for next season: 🗣️“We have to see in the next couple of weeks. He is another important player.” 🗣️”But after one season, one complete season, without games, we have to analyse better and better and don't take risks for sure.” 🗣️”First of all, for him, and then for us.”

🚨Roberto De Zerbi says that the young players need to show him that they are good enough: 🗣️“I'm used to working with young players. I gave in my career big time and space for young players, but they have to show me they are able to play and they are good players.” 🗣️”I never start from the age of the players. From the qualities? Yes. From the attitude and behaviours? Yes. But not for the age.” 👨🏻‍💻[Alasdair Gold]

🚨UPDATE James Maddison spent much of today's session training separately, completing individual running work with a member of Tottenham's sports science staff. The midfielder could join in later during the pre-season tour. [Alasdair Gold | #THFC]

🚨UPDATE Luca Williams-Barnett continues to impress Roberto De Zerbi during Tottenham's pre-season tour. The 17-year-old caught the eye again in training after his standout display against MK Dons. [Alasdair Gold | #THFC]

🚨 New Zealand’s North Island was hit with a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of Saturday morning not long after #THFC arrived. 😳🇳🇿 It should be stressed that earthquakes are rare in the city of Auckland and this one almost 150 miles south would NOT affect Tottenham or their plans in the coming days as they play Auckland FC at Eden Park on Sunday. 🙏 - Alasdair Gold

JP is Spurs 🤍