Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
Maddison: De Zerbi let us bond over beers
Tottenham's James Maddison reveals the boss's unconventional team-bonding method before the new season.
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Who
James Maddison
What
Bonded over beers
When
Before the new season
Where
Tottenham
What happened. James Maddison said Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi let the team bond over some beers before the new Premier League season.
- Tottenham finished 17th last term.
- They hope to improve on that this season.
“De Zerbi let us bond over a few beers.”
— James Maddison
The team aims to improve on a disappointing 17th-place finish.
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