Tottenham beat Coventry as Maddison and Kulusevski return
De Zerbi said Spurs 'lack confidence' despite beating Coventry 3-1, but praised their spirit, reaction and defending as Tottenham climbed to 16th.
Real Madrid want Tottenham and five other English clubs to cover a share of the failed Super League's estimated 80 million euro costs, arguing their signed agreement still binds them.
Alan Hutton said joining Tottenham from Rangers in January 2007 is a career regret. He initially refused Spurs' plane, but talks with Daniel Levy and the pull of the Premier League changed his mind.
Chelsea are expected to start Mike Penders against Spurs after Emi Martínez suffered a jaw fracture and faces several weeks out.
De Zerbi said injuries and fitness issues in midfield prompted Spurs' switch to a back three against Coventry, aiming for better control and cover on counters.
De Zerbi said he brought on Kulusevski 'for the fans' in Spurs' 3-1 win over Coventry, as the Swede returned after 526 days out and Maddison also scored.
Maddison marked his first start in nearly 18 months with a fine goal in Spurs' first league win, showing the creativity Tottenham have badly missed.
De Zerbi said clear-the-air talks and a Marbella trip helped inspire Spurs' 3-1 win over Coventry, with Maddison and Kulusevski boosting belief and atmosphere.
Johan Manzambi's former coach said Aston Villa have pulled off an 'extraordinary coup' and believes the midfielder could earn a future move to a top-four side such as Tottenham.
Spurs claim their first league win of the season, beating Coventry at home to move off the bottom of the table.
Udogie missed Spurs' 3-1 win over Coventry after suffering a knee problem at Manchester United, with De Zerbi saying Tottenham did not want to take a risk.
Coventry questioned VAR over Omar Marmoush's goal, arguing it should have been 'cancelled' after a high hand, and felt other decisions also went against them.
