Gareth Bale Urges Lowered Expectations for Tottenham

Tottenham has endured a challenging start to the new season under Roberto De Zerbi. The 'Spurs' are still searching for their first league win, and after four rounds, they remain goalless. The London club suffered defeats to Brentford and Newcastle, recorded goalless draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton, and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday after a 3-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield. Amidst this difficult period, former club star Gareth Bale has called for patience with the new squad and De Zerbi.

The 'Spurs' invested heavily in their squad over the summer, but the numerous new players have yet to fully gel. At the same time, offensive struggles are particularly evident, with the team failing to score in any of their first four league matches. Despite this, De Zerbi continues to receive support from Bale, who believes the Italian needs time to build the team.

The former Real Madrid star was asked if Tottenham could overcome their tough start and if the team still had a chance to compete for European spots. Bale responded: “I think everything will be fine. The team has many new additions, and it takes time for them to adapt. The manager has shown he can play good football, and everyone still believes in him, so I’m sure he’ll get the necessary time. Expectations should be lowered, especially after finishing 17th twice in a row. Yes, improvement is needed, and that’s obvious, but they have the players to achieve it. Hopefully, it will happen soon and develop,” said the former winger.

Bale's comments come at a time when pressure on De Zerbi is gradually mounting due to a lack of results, particularly the team's struggles in front of goal. After the defeat to Liverpool, the coach himself stated that the team needs to shoot more, be more precise, and finish their chances better, while also emphasizing his belief in the quality of his players.

Tottenham will have the opportunity to end their negative streak this Saturday when they host Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Birmingham side will also be looking for their first league win, having secured a 3-1 victory over Coventry in the Carabao Cup on September 16th.