Spurs feel World Cup and Australia trip toll

Tottenham's new signings are struggling physically after a whirlwind summer.

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What happened. Tottenham lost 3-0 to Brentford, with manager Roberto De Zerbi criticizing new signings' physical condition.

• Van Hecke joined Spurs on 18 June for £52m.
• He was knocked out of World Cup on 30 June.
• Pre-season tour to Australia started 23 July.

“It was a really short break, to be honest.”

— Jan Paul van Hecke

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