Spurs 1-0 MK Dons: De Zerbi Ball Is Already CLEAR.

Spurs began the full Roberto De Zerbi era with a 1-0 pre-season win over MK Dons, and while it's only the first friendly, there were already plenty of encouraging tactical signs. From the build-up structure to the intensity out of possession, Tottenham already look to be adopting many of De Zerbi's key principles. In this video I break down the biggest tactical takeaways from the match, including Archie Gray's inverted full-back role, the impressive midfield partnership of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, and why the new build-up patterns already look far more coherent. I also analyse Fernandes' outstanding display, discuss Richarlison's difficult afternoon, and explain why the attacking structure still needs more quality in the final third. Finally, I take a look at several academy standouts, including Luca Williams-Barnett, Malachi Hardy and Mikey Moore, explaining why Williams-Barnett could become one of Tottenham's most exciting young talents and how Moore could eventually thrive in a more central role under De Zerbi. Let me know your thoughts below. Who impressed you most against MK Dons, and what were your biggest tactical takeaways from Spurs' first pre-season game? Follow for more Spurs & football analysis: X: https://x.com/LilywhiteLab TikTok:   / lilywhitelab   Instagram:   / thelilywhitelab   #thfc #coys #spurs