In Round 5 of the Premier League, Tottenham lost 2-3 at home to Aston Villa. After the match, Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi spoke to the club's official media.

Roberto, thank you for the interview. Please give your assessment of today's match.

Listen, this game is very difficult to explain, very difficult to describe, because once again, in the first half, we played very well. For example, compared to the Everton game, we created more chances—many, many chances. We conceded a goal while playing with 10 men, but in that moment we have to be stronger, we have to understand the situation, we need to be more compact, because I think we only needed to play one minute with one less player, which is not a big problem.

In the second half, we scored an offside goal, and then conceded an unacceptable goal from Aston Villa's goal kick. It was a very clear, very clear situation. We knew before the game that goalkeeper Emi Martinez has good footwork and is good at long passes. We knew that Aston Villa has changed their style of play this season and would use more long passes. We knew everything.

So this is difficult to accept, difficult to understand, and difficult to explain, because I have never seen a team capable of playing in two completely different ways in the same game.

Because in the first half, I have to say, I've had many games in my career where we created fewer chances than today, but I rarely conceded goals in such situations. But now we are conceding goals.

Could you feel that change during the game? We started very quickly, and then you felt the game start to go slightly off track. Could you feel that change from the sidelines?

I think everyone saw it clearly, but in any case, it's my responsibility. I will take my responsibility, just as I did when I first took over last season. There's no doubt we have to be stronger. There's no doubt the leaders in the team have to show leadership. Otherwise, they are not leaders.

I don't think these five games were completely without positives; there were some good things. But undoubtedly, it's not enough. Not enough for the club, not enough for the players, not enough for the fans, and not enough for me.

What's the situation with Pedro Porro?

Listen, regarding Porro, I said after the World Cup that he should be managed differently, that it has to be different. Because after the World Cup, he played many games. I don't know exactly what the problem is; I think it's a hamstring issue. Hopefully, it's not a serious injury.

Finally, Roberto, what are the plans during the international break?

We'll stay at home for a few days first, and then start group training with about 5 or 6 players, while the others will report to their national teams.

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