Tottenham beat Coventry City 3-1 in the Premier League, with James Maddison, Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies scoring and Jack Rudoni getting Coventry City's goal. GOAL reported that it was Tottenham's first Premier League win of the season.
Goals in the match
Maddison, Marmoush and Davies scored for Tottenham against Coventry City, while Rudoni scored for Coventry City. GOAL reported that Davies scored in the 96th minute.
De Zerbi on the system
De Zerbi said: "We played three at the back because of injured players in the midfield positions."
De Zerbi said: "I thought three at the back was the best solution to defend the counter-attack and have more control of the game."
Updates on players
De Zerbi said: "Conor Gallagher came back two days ago and at the beginning of the week the medical staff told me maybe he could be not available to play."
De Zerbi said: "Mateus Fernandes worked just the last two days because of his son."
Other match details
Football365 reported that Tosin Adarabioyo was handed his first Premier League start. Football365 also reported that Dejan Kulusevski returned to action after 526 days out with a 'knock'.
GOAL reported that Robertson had to limp off injured in the 69th minute and that Adarabioyo was forced off with an injury in the 71st minute.