Tottenham Hotspur’s scoring struggles have deepened, with the team failing to find the net in four consecutive matches, totaling nearly seven hours of play without a goal. The latest goalless draw came on Saturday at home against Everton, extending a run that has left Spurs rooted in 17th place in the Premier League standings and prompting growing concern among supporters. Despite significant investment exceeding £300 million on new players this summer, expectations of a more potent attack have yet to materialize under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Fans’ frustrations were on full display ahead of the Everton match, with some bringing signs urging the team simply to "Please score a goal." Among the newcomers, Omar Marmoush and Savio—both signed from Manchester City—showed glimpses of creativity but faded as the game progressed, with Marmoush’s errant pass becoming a viral moment. The inability to convert chances has placed added scrutiny on the squad and coaching staff.
Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven acknowledged the offensive difficulties but resisted labeling them a “problem.” He stressed that the team is generating chances but needs to improve its clinical edge in front of goal. “It was a good performance from us, we were on top of the game but we need to score a goal,” van de Ven said. He suggested the issue is more tactical than psychological, emphasizing the need for better decision-making in the final third and creating higher-quality scoring opportunities as a collective.
After the match, De Zerbi was seen visibly questioning forward Mathys Tel on the pitch, apparently criticizing the 21-year-old French attacker’s lack of forward movement. This public exchange did not sit well with many supporters and highlighted tensions within the squad amid the ongoing scoring drought.
De Zerbi, who previously managed Brighton and Marseille, has earned praise for stabilizing teams and improving league positions but has won only one league title—during his time at Shakhtar Donetsk. While maintaining Spurs’ Premier League status last season was hailed as a success, expectations this campaign have so far gone unmet, with more challenging opponents looming, including Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Manchester United.
Van de Ven remains cautiously optimistic. He emphasized the positives from the recent performances, noting Spurs’ overall dominance in games despite the lack of goals. “There is hope when we play games like this and we are on top of the opposition most of the time,” he said. “We need to make better decisions in the final third and start scoring goals—there are a lot of positives to take from this game.” For now, Tottenham’s focus remains on breaking the drought and climbing the Premier League table.