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Edward Elliot

FOUND: Roberto de zerbi explains why he already has a special connection with xavi simons at tottenham | Mind Blowing Facts

Roberto De Zerbi is still waiting for his first win at Tottenham - (Getty)

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi believes he already has a "special connection" with Xavi Simons after the playmaker starred in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday.

De Zerbi, a former creative midfielder himself during his playing days, told SpursPlay: "He’s lucky to work with me – not because I’m good, because I was number 10. What he thinks now, I thought 20 years ago. So, we have a special connection.

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