DeZelby praised Williams Barnett for having great potential, giving him the opportunity to develop properly.

Tottenham Hotspur, nicknamed the "Lilywhites," defeated Sydney FC 4-2 on penalties after a goal from Matisse Ter set up a draw in a friendly match. De Zerby stated that Williams Barnett possesses great potential and therefore requires careful nurturing and appropriate development opportunities.

In the 29th minute, Matisse Ter scored directly from a free kick, giving Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 lead.

In the 55th minute of the second half, Tottenham Hotspur made a mistake while clearing the ball, and Takahiro Sekine got the ball and scored with a low shot, helping Sydney FC equalize the score at 1-1.

In the penalty shootout, Williams Barnett, Tonali, Robertson, and Dan Scarlett scored. Ultimately, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Sydney FC 4-2 in this friendly match.

Speaking about Williams Barnett, Tottenham Hotspur manager De Zerbi said, "I played as a number 10 during my playing days, so you can imagine why I like players like him so much."

“I think we now have a greater responsibility to help him continue to grow, to make his body stronger, and to give him the right space to develop so that he can grow into the kind of player that everyone expects.”

De Zerbi also stated, "We must polish him like a precious diamond. We also need to help him improve his passing and shooting abilities in crucial moments, while making him physically stronger. Modern football demands a lot from physical attributes, and he must continuously improve in this area."

"Of course, we also need appropriate development opportunities. Throughout my coaching career, I have always been willing to give young players room to grow, and he has the potential to become a special player."

In addition, 18-year-old Tottenham Hotspur defender Malachi Haddy said, "Everything went very smoothly, and I want to thank the manager for his great trust in me. My teammates have also been very supportive and encouraging. Whether I started or came on as a substitute, I was able to stay relaxed and perform at my best. So, it was a really great experience."

"For us, especially for the young players still in the youth academy, they can see a clear path to development and know that everyone has a chance. In this game and the last game, many youth players got playing time, which is very positive for us."

Malachi Hadid also said, "We know we have the ability to adapt, and I think everyone has integrated well into the team, which feels really good."

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