De Zerbi Wants Bergvall at Spurs, but Can't Promise Starting Role
Mathys Tel scored from a free kick as Spurs rotated heavily before Dane Scarlett sealed the shootout victory.
- On Wednesday at Allianz Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Sydney FC 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the Sydney Super Cup clash.
- French striker Mathys Tel scored a stunning free-kick in the 29th minute to give Tottenham a 1-0 halftime lead, though they failed to convert further opportunities.
- Against the run of play, Sydney's new Japanese signing Takahiro Sekine leveled the match in the 55th minute, rifling home after a deflection fell into his path.
- Tottenham ultimately prevailed 4-2 in the subsequent shootout, with replacement Dane Scarlett scoring the winning penalty after goalkeeper Martin Dubravka saved a spot kick.
- Saturday night's clash at Accor Stadium against London-rivals Chelsea awaits the team, following Chelsea's 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday night.
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Soccer-De Zerbi wants Bergvall to stay at Spurs but offers no starting guarantees
July 29 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi said on Wednesday he wants Lucas Bergvall to remain at the club but cannot guarantee the Sweden midfielder a place in his starting lineup amid reports linking the 20-year-old with a move away.
De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs, but can't promise starting role
The 20-year-old reportedly wants to leave with interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. His future was cast into doubt by the recent arrivals of club-record signings Matheus Fernandes from West Ham and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. Spurs manager De Zerbi denied Bergvall had told him he was looking for an exit after starting him in the pre-season friendly against Sydney FC on Wednesday. Tottenham won 4-2 on penalties after the match finish…
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