Is the proverb 'water dissolves chili paste' true? Here's a look at Roberto De Zerbi's first six matches in the 2026-27 season with Tottenham Hotspur, despite the summer spending of £303 million, or roughly 13.58 billion baht.
On 16 Sep 2026 GMT+7, the question remains whether the proverb 'water dissolves chili paste' applies as we review the first six matches of Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi with Tottenham Hotspur, following a massive summer investment of £303 million, about 13.58 billion baht.
The performance in these first six matches for the prominent Tottenham Hotspur, playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, has been rather disappointing, with only one win, two draws, and three losses across all competitions.
Lost 0-3 to Brentford (Premier League)
Lost 0-2 to Newcastle United (Premier League)
Drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
Drew 0-0 with Everton (Premier League)
Won 5-1 against Charlton Athletic (Carabao Cup)
Lost 1-3 to Liverpool (Carabao Cup)