De Zerbi Defends Spurs Medical Staff; Alonso Praises Chelsea Discipline
- Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi describes the club's nine injuries as a normal occurrence.
- The head coach insisted the medical team is not responsible for the loss of key players.
- Alonso credited improved emotional control for Chelsea's lack of red cards.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has dismissed concerns regarding the club's growing injury list, insisting that having nine players sidelined is a normal situation. Despite the absence of several key squad members, the head coach maintained that the medical department should not be held accountable for the recent setbacks. De Zerbi's comments come as the club continues to navigate a challenging period with its squad depth.
In contrast, Chelsea have seen a notable improvement in their disciplinary record. Manager Alonso expressed satisfaction with the team’s new-found discipline, specifically their ability to avoid red cards. He attributed this success to better emotional control among the players. The Blues have managed to remain red-free, a trend that Alonso believes is central to their current approach on the pitch.