De Zerbi Enforces Phone Ban at Tottenham to Boost Team Unity

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has banned mobile phones during meals to improve team spirit and address the club's struggling Premier League campaign. This restriction was enforced during a recent training camp in Marbella, Spain, where De Zerbi encouraged players to engage in face-to-face communication and strengthen their relationships off the pitch.

Tottenham has had a disappointing start to the season, failing to win any of their first six league matches and scoring only three goals, leaving them at the bottom of the table ahead of their match against newly promoted Coventry City. De Zerbi believes that fostering better relationships within the squad will encourage players to take greater responsibility and enhance their performances.

He stated, “We removed phones from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to stay together, and to speak, because now it’s like [on the phone] all the time.” The initiative includes separate dinners for players and coaching staff to further improve communication and unity within the team.