In the Carabao Cup second round, Tottenham Hotspur secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic at home. Following the match, Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham Hotspur's manager, spoke to the club's official media.

The performance tonight was excellent. I think we can start by discussing how tonight felt different compared to the match against Everton a few months ago.

Yes, absolutely, these are two completely different matches. But tonight the players responded very well because in sports and in football, you may lose one game, but the next day you must fight, you must show your personality and your character. I asked this from the players and I think we played very well. We scored five goals, but I'm disappointed about the one goal we conceded because of the change in our tactical shape. We must be angry if we concede a goal like that late in the match. However, there is also very good news: Savinho played 20 minutes, Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven returned to the pitch, Bentancur played excellently, Matheusmão Fernandes as well, and Mickey Moore was in outstanding form. So we are very happy.

I don't think you were surprised to see Savinho display that level of skill. That's what you expect from him.

Yes, the challenge with Savinho isn't just to look at him on the pitch and think "what an exceptional player he is." It's about seeing how great a goalscorer he can become. Right? Because he needs to improve his goalscoring record. He has all the qualities to be one of the best wingers in the world, but he must improve and increase his goals and assists tally. Because ultimately, for wingers, number 10s, and strikers, football is about goals and assists.

Can you tell me about Matheusmão Fernandes' role tonight?

Matheusmão is a real footballer. He can play in any position on the pitch. He's a dynamic player with excellent ability. He's still very young. I think he played very well today, but he lost the ball too many times because he was taking too many risks on the pitch. Sometimes he needs to learn to play more safely, pass to switch play more, and cooperate more with his teammates. But we can't forget he's only 21 years old. He's a top player with high potential for the club.

We spoke with Dominic Solanke briefly earlier. How important is it that a player like him can get back to scoring?

Listen, have you ever seen a striker who isn't important to the team? No, you haven't. I think he has all the qualities we need. Hopefully, his physical condition remains strong from now on, yes? Because if not, it will be difficult for him and for us. Richarlison is another excellent player, and we thank him for his contribution last season and the start of this season. In any case, in terms of technical characteristics, they are two completely different players.

One final question, Roberto. Another big match is coming up at the end of the week. How much confidence will this give the team?

Yes, I think we must view these last two matches correctly. The first match was very important for us to understand where we went wrong, and in tonight's match, I think we showed what matters most when playing under my tactics, yes? Discipline on the pitch, multiple passes without taking risks in the final third. I think we must try to find the best way to organize ourselves and the best way to attack that area. Yes, today was a good day.

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