De Zerbi emphasized the importance of improving physical fitness and stressed that no risk of injury should be taken.

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Auckland FC 2-0 in a friendly match thanks to goals from Dane Scarlett and Richarlison. De Zerbi stated that the current preseason preparations will focus on restoring player fitness and match fitness, while also emphasizing that any risks of injury cannot be taken.

Archie Gray's cross in the 13th minute was parried by the opposing goalkeeper, but Dane Scarlett followed up to score, giving Tottenham a 1-0 lead.

In the 70th minute of the second half, Matthias Ter passed the ball back to Richarlison, who slotted it home to extend Tottenham Hotspur's lead to 2-0.

Tottenham Hotspur ultimately defeated Auckland FC 2-0 in this friendly match.

Tottenham Hotspur manager De Zerbi said, "We have to take every game seriously, whether for the game or for the club, we have to give it our all. The young players performed very well, especially in the first half. They played with great ideas, showed the right attitude, and also demonstrated their abilities."

"In the second half, we played our first-team players for 30 minutes, including Matus Fernandez, Gallagher, Ben Davies, Richarlison, and Mattis Ter. The best news is that we didn't concede a goal and didn't have any injuries, especially with the season just starting."

“Madison hasn’t trained for the past five days, and neither has Udogi. Their problems aren’t serious; we just want to be cautious and not take any risks. We might field Tonali and other players in the next friendly against Sydney FC.”

New signings need help adapting to the tactical system.

De Zerby continued, "Archie Gray may be young, but his mentality, performance, experience, and sportsmanship are like those of a mature player. But other young players must also compete hard, and as long as I am the head coach, they will all get playing time. I never look at age when selecting players and rosters; I only analyze their abilities and future potential."

“It’s a good thing for a manager when a player can play in multiple positions. For Archie Gray, it’s also important to find a position that’s best suited for him. But at the same time, he has to be willing to adapt to different positional requirements. He can play right-back, left-back, and midfield. He’s a very intelligent player, and his understanding of the game continues to improve as he tries different positions.”

When discussing the upcoming preparations, De Zerbi said, "We absolutely cannot take any risks with injuries, especially potential ones. We must further improve the players' physical condition because to play good football, you must have sufficient running ability and physical strength. We also need to help the new signings better understand our tactical system, because we have brought in several very important new players."

"The transfer window hasn't closed yet, and our work isn't finished. I believe we'll be even more satisfied with the team's roster by then. I've had several discussions with the club owner and the board, and they all want to build a strong enough team that can not only achieve success this season but also lay the foundation for the club's future glory."

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