Tottenham Hotspur did well to splash the cash on ten new players during the summer transfer window. After a dismal campaign last season, in which the club finished 17th in the league table, bringing in new players this summer was necessary as the Lilywhites looked to kickstart a new era under Roberto De Zerbi.

The club’s hierarchy helped Roberto De Zerbi oversee a major squad overhaul by adding Premier League-proven players to the roster who could make an instant impact on the pitch. However, not all the summer signings have managed to make much of an impact, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side winning only three of their opening 10 Premier League encounters.

Spurs’ three-game winning run was snapped by Leeds United last weekend. They have entered the November international break 11th on the table; however, much more will be expected of the North London club once the Premier League action resumes next week, especially given the huge money invested over the summer.

Tottenham great advises Roberto De Zerbi to get his attacking setup right

Spurs have been linked with several strikers ahead of the January transfer window, and the reason behind it is very simple: lack of goals. Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush have scored just two Premier League goals between them so far this season. Tottenham definitely need more goals from their centre-forwards if they are to challenge for the European spots.

Now, club-great-turned-pundit Chris Waddle has highlighted one key area where De Zerbi must improve. He has urged the Italian tactician to get his attacking setup right, having been impressed by some of Tottenham’s approach play and attackers like Mathys Tel, Mohammed Kudus and James Maddison this term.

“Their approach play is really nice; they take people on and get past people, but they don’t score enough goals,” Chris Waddle said exclusively in an interview with TEAMtalk.

“Mathys Tel scored a great goal at Chelsea, but I’m not sure if Mohammed Kudus has scored yet. As a winger, you’ve got to be chipping in with 10 to 15 goals.

“Kudus’ approach play is good; he’s strong, he keeps the ball well, and he can get at full-backs, but he’s got to get in the box more when the ball is down the other side. He has the technique and ability, but he needs to add more goal attempts and come off the pitch thinking he should have scored two or three by now.

“They’ve lacked goals from the 9 and 10 positions this year. When James Maddison is playing, he adds a lot to their game, but when he’s not playing, they don’t have a natural number 10.”

Spurs suffered Mathys Tel injury blow vs. Leeds

Tel suffered a left ankle injury during a 1-0 loss to Leeds United. He was caught by defender Jayden Bogle’s studs late in the first half of the match, and after trying to run it off, the winger signalled to the bench and was substituted. The Frenchman left Elland Road wearing a protective boot and has withdrawn from the France Under-21 squad for their international fixtures.

An exact return date has not yet been confirmed by Tottenham, as De Zerbi stated the club is awaiting further medical evaluations and scan results. If Tel is sidelined for long, the Lilywhites will face problems on the left wing, with Mykhailo Mudryk, Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert all currently on the treatment table.