Football NewsCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
De Zerbi Questions Solanke Fitness, Then Grants Week Off
Roberto De Zerbi has publicly questioned Dominic Solanke's physical condition — yet the answer appears to be a week away from the pitch.


D. Solanke
player
Player
Dominic Solanke
Club
Tottenham
Called out by
Roberto De Zerbi
Issue
Physical condition
What happened. Roberto De Zerbi has called out Dominic Solanke over his physical condition, per CaughtOffside. The apparent solution is a week off during the international break.
- De Zerbi publicly questioned the striker's fitness levels
- The response is reportedly time away rather than extra training
- The story was first noted in a Telegraph piece
It remains to be seen whether the break helps Solanke return to the condition De Zerbi expects.
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