Ahead of Matchday 5 of the Premier League, where Tottenham Hotspur will host Aston Villa at home, manager Roberto De Zerbi gave an official interview to the club's media.

Manager, before we start, could you share your feelings about leaving Anfield a few days ago? What was your mood as you walked out of the stadium?

I'm disappointed with the result. That's my personal view. We didn't play particularly well, we didn't score, and we didn't win. But in our first six matches—including four Premier League games and two League Cup matches—I think we've won just one game. We haven't scored in the Premier League at all, but we absolutely should be scoring more. From my perspective, we should deserve more points as well. Of course, this is just my opinion.

Regardless, we need to progress. If we create many chances but can't finish them, I believe that's our responsibility—my responsibility. So we need to find ways to improve.

One thing that's very clear, though, is that despite the heavy rain, you could still hear the away supporters constantly. Six thousand Tottenham fans travelled to Anfield in such terrible weather, yet they maintained their close bond with the team.

Yes, and I've mentioned this in other interviews after the match as well. We feel sorry for them because I know their expectations. I understand clearly, because my way of thinking works well. I understand clearly what they achieved last season, and I remember the support they gave to our players and me last season. We want to repay them with victories, goals, and celebrations with them. But I think our players are working hard for them too.

Against Liverpool, you seemed to have more freedom. You created several good chances in attack, with important opportunities, and players were able to get into good positions.

I think it was a different game because Liverpool attacked eagerly and there was more space on the pitch. In more space, it's easier to find one-on-one opportunities, through balls, and finish chances. But against Everton, I think we created chances in a more compact area, and we had enough opportunities to score. If we had scored, I think we would have had a chance to win that game.

Let's talk about this weekend. Pedro Porro is back, Sandro Tonali is back, and Destiny Udogie is back. He played 60 minutes a few days ago. Are all three players ready to feature in their full capacity?

No. Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali are ready to play. Destiny Udogie's situation is different. We need to take care of him because he has a knee issue. We need to manage his training, matches, and playing time. It will take approximately three to four more weeks, and after that we'll have a very good player back.

Can you tell us about JP (Van Hecke)? Tottenham has kept back-to-back clean sheets in the Premier League, and you've previously said that he understands you well and you have high expectations for him. What do you think of his performances over the past few weeks? What does he bring to you as a person, beyond being a footballer?

After a slow start, I think he's playing very well now. He plays the ball well, defends well without the ball, and has a strong personality. I think he and Micky van de Ven are an excellent centre-back pairing. The Netherlands is fortunate to have both of these players.

How much of this unity do you see in the team? You've invested significantly in giving players time together off the pitch. Have you already seen that bond?

In terms of relationships and bonding off the pitch, I think it takes time. You need to spend time together, celebrate together after victories, share disappointment after defeats, and be together consistently. But I think they're all good people—good and honest. That's it.

Finally, I'd like to ask: how do you feel right now when your team walks out of the tunnel, ready to play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium? Is it excitement or anticipation? As a coach, how do you feel standing there watching your team?

Normally, I'm quite calm, but I always have motivation and adrenaline running through me.

Do you still feel that way?

Absolutely. Every time a match starts, I give everything—I play with my head and my heart. Right now I feel frustrated because I think we deserve more points and we deserve to score, and we deserve to be happy. Because if you work hard, if you're a good person, if you're serious about your work, you should receive satisfaction that matches that effort.

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