Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner says Roberto De Zerbi’s clearly defined approach at Tottenham will make preparing for Saturday’s Premier League meeting more straightforward.
Glasner was speaking about Tottenham head coach De Zerbi ahead of the third-round fixture between the two sides. Nottingham Forest are scheduled to host Tottenham on Saturday, 5 September, with kick-off set for 17:00 Moscow time.
The main focus surrounding the match is De Zerbi’s established style of play, which Glasner believes gives opponents a clearer understanding of what to expect before the game. In comments about the Tottenham manager, the Nottingham Forest coach said: “De Zerbi has a clear style, which makes preparation easier.”
Glasner’s assessment places particular emphasis on the predictability created by a team having a recognisable footballing identity. For Nottingham Forest, that means the build-up to the third-round contest can be shaped around a well-defined understanding of how Tottenham are expected to operate under De Zerbi.
The match will be played at Nottingham Forest’s home ground, with Tottenham travelling to face Glasner’s side in the latest round of the Premier League. The fixture is listed for Saturday evening, although the stated kick-off time is given according to Moscow time.
Glasner’s remarks concern De Zerbi in his role as Tottenham head coach and provide the central talking point before the meeting. Rather than focusing on individual players or previous results, the Nottingham Forest manager has drawn attention to the clarity of Tottenham’s overall style.
That clarity, in Glasner’s view, reduces uncertainty during the preparation process. It gives his coaching staff and players a defined tactical reference point ahead of the encounter, with De Zerbi’s methods forming a clear part of the pre-match analysis.
The game is the third-round meeting between Nottingham Forest and Tottenham in this Premier League campaign. Nottingham Forest will be the home side, while Tottenham will be the visitors for the fixture on 5 September.
Supporters who want to follow the match as it unfolds will be able to use the detailed live text commentary on the LiveResult website. The service will provide coverage of all the events from the contest, beginning with the 17:00 Moscow time kick-off.
Glasner’s comments ensure that De Zerbi’s tactical identity is at the centre of the build-up. With both teams set to meet in the third round, the Nottingham Forest coach has identified Tottenham’s clear style as an important factor in the preparation for the fixture.