De Zerbi: We deserved more against Spurs

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Head coach thought Albion's performance against Spurs was 'fantastic'.

Bruce Talbot

2022-10-08T19:54:00Z

Roberto De Zerbi gives instructions during the second half.

Roberto De Zerbi described Albion’s performance against Spurs as ‘fantastic’ and felt that they deserved something from the game.

De Zerbi’s first Amex match ended in a 1-0 loss to Spurs, only our fourth defeat since the end of March.

After Harry Kane’s first-half goal - his fourth in five games at the Amex - had settled the outcome, De Zerbi said, “We have played a fantastic game and the result is 100% not fair.

“But football is not fair sometimes and I have lost other games like this as a coach.”

De Zerbi admitted it took time for Albion to adjust to Spurs’ 3-5-2 formation and when they did the visitors had scored the only goal.

“I made a mistake because I expected [Spurs head coach] Antonio [Conte] to play 3-4-2-1 then he changed to 3-5-2 but after the first 15 minutes it was only Brighton.

“The players were fantastic today, I congratulated them because it was a good performance without a goal we deserved.

“Now our thoughts are only on Monday to start again and to work for the next game against Brentford.”