De Zerbi backs ‘sensitive guy’ Solanke to find form before tricky Anfield trip

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Tottenham did beat Charlton 5-1 at home in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Solanke is the only forward in De Zerbi’s squad to have enjoyed a prolific season in England’s top division; he scored 19 times for Bournemouth in 2023-24, which convinced Tottenham to pay £55m for him. He intends to involve the former Liverpool striker at Anfield, whether from the start or as a substitute.“Dom is a sensitive guy,” De Zerbi said.

He’s already scored in Bournemouth so why not he can score in Tottenham? It’s the same sport.“[He is] sensitive because he’s a smart guy.

He has to play. And then I think he comes back to the player who was in Bournemouth.