De Zerbi: Solanke's condition 'not good enough'

Tottenham's boss has challenged his misfiring striker, admitting the forward is short on both fitness and confidence.

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What happened. Roberto De Zerbi said Dominic Solanke's physical condition is 'not good enough' and admitted the striker is lacking confidence. Solanke has made five Premier League appearances this season without scoring.

• Solanke has started Tottenham's last two matches after beginning the season on the bench
• He lasted 66 minutes in the defeat to Aston Villa
• De Zerbi still offered his backing to the former Bournemouth forward

“is not good enough”

— Roberto De Zerbi

Solanke will hope a run of games can rebuild his sharpness and end his wait for a first goal of the season.

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