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The View From The Lane: The Athletic FC's Spurs show
Can De Zerbi’s tactics actually work at Spurs?
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And what is he trying to do? Kate Mason, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Elias Burke are joined by writer and presenter for TIFO Football and author of 'The Spectre Of Pep' - Jon Mackenzie, to discuss De Zerbi ball, his patterns of play, whether he has the right players to succeed and when we might start seeing his true tactics in action.
We also discuss Jack's interview with a former Spurs maanger and Everton at home on Saturday.
Hosts: Kate Mason, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Elias Burke, Jon Mackenzie
Producer: Tom Fuller
Exec Producer: Adam Jones
Get in touch:
X: @VFTLpodcast
Email: vftl@theathletic.com
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