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On Bergvall, De Zerbi said Spurs need to “help him improve” and he was “fantastic” at the beginning of pre-season.<\/p>\n
“It is difficult because of the competition in his position,” he said. <\/p>\n
“[Sandro] Tonali, [Rodrigo] Bentancur and [Conor] Gallagher are all a high level, but at the end of the season he will play a part in many games, I think, and then he has to improve.”<\/p>\n
So far this season, he has played 45 minutes for Spurs in the Premier League. <\/p>\n
“I think we’re building something great here. It’s an exciting time for the club and that’s why I’m happy to extend my contract,” Bergvall said.<\/p>\n
“I’m always trying to achieve as much as possible, to be the best version of myself both on and off the pitch and I know this is the right place to do that.<\/p>\n
“Personally, my goal is to produce more for the team – performances, goals and assists – to help as much as I can. I’m getting better every day in training and I’m looking forward to what will be a really good season ahead.”<\/p>\n
De Zerbi said in July Bergvall, was “a top, top, top player” but made clear he would not try to “convince anyone to stay” against their wishes.<\/p>\n
The Italian admitted he had made mistakes in his handling of the player during a chaotic end to last season, in which Spurs narrowly avoided relegation. <\/p>\n
Speaking about Bergvall’s renewal, De Zerbi said: “I believe his best football is still ahead of him and we want to give Lucas the platform to reach his full potential.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n