De Zerbi Bans Phones at Tottenham Meals to Strengthen Squad Bonds

Roberto De Zerbi has introduced a no-phone rule at meal times during Tottenham’s warm-weather training camp in Marbella, using the measure as part of his effort to build stronger connections within the squad.

Phone rule introduced in Marbella

Players were not permitted to use their phones while eating during the camp in Spain. De Zerbi disclosed the rule as Tottenham continue preparations away from their usual training base.

The restriction applied during squad meals.
It was implemented at Tottenham’s warm-weather camp in Marbella.
De Zerbi views the move as one way of encouraging a more unified group.

Focus on building a team

The Tottenham manager is attempting to turn a large, heavily assembled group of players into a more cohesive side. The meal-time policy is his latest attempt to encourage interaction and togetherness among the squad.

Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen covers world soccer for berkeleyhistoricalsociety.org — club news, transfers, and the people who drive the game from week to week. His reporting ranges across the Premier League and Champions League, Serie A, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1, plus the U.S. game and World Cup cycles. He came up on football desks at newspapers and specialist sites, where the job was simple: get the facts straight, then explain what they mean for the club and the supporters. The pieces here are written the same way — match reaction, transfer notes, interviews and features that stay close to the pitch.

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