Premier League · Spurs vs Palace · 2026-10-19 21:46 UTC
De Zerbi says he used a back three because Conor Gallagher is carrying an injury and Fernandes only just returned after the birth of his child.
Polymarket when the story was published: Spurs 61% · Draw 23% · Palace 18%
De Zerbi said he felt Spurs have played better in other matches. He said he decided to play with a back three, with one midfielder in Tonali and another three playing in 'pockets' behind Solanke. He played that way because of Gallagher having an injury and only returning two days ago and Fernandes only just coming back after becoming a dad for the first time.
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