Tottenham Hotspur find themselves among a small group of clubs in England’s top four tiers that have failed to find the net during the current campaign.
Despite significant investment exceeding £394 million during the most recent transfer window, the north London outfit have not managed to score in any of their opening three league fixtures.
This drought marks the first occasion since 1974 that the club has begun a league season without a goal from their initial three matches.
The side played out a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, a result that did not appear to overly concern head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
The Italian suggested that the situation presents an opportunity rather than a crisis.
Additional training time at the club’s Hotspur Way facility is expected to benefit recent signings Savio, Omar Marmoush, and Mykhailo Mudryk as they continue to integrate into the squad.
Another avenue available to the coaching staff involves adjusting the starting lineup.
During the season opener against Brentford, Richarlison occupied the central striking position.
However, the Brazilian is no longer part of first-team training following a proposed transfer to Everton that collapsed on deadline day.
Since that 3-0 opening-day loss, Marmoush has operated as the lead striker but has struggled for consistency and has squandered several promising situations.
One potential solution involves repositioning Marmoush into the number ten role currently filled by Conor Gallagher.
This adjustment would allow Dominic Solanke to lead the line directly ahead of him.
Solanke, who recently turned 28, represents more of a natural goalscorer and focal point for the attack.
The former Bournemouth forward has accumulated only 43 minutes of league action this term and warrants an opportunity from the first whistle given the club’s attacking difficulties.
His sole competitive start came during the 5-1 Carabao Cup second-round victory over Charlton, a match in which he contributed both a goal and an assist, thereby demonstrating his offensive capabilities this season.
This tactical switch would likely suit Marmoush, whose strengths lie in creation rather than finishing.
Mohammed Kudus and Mykhailo Mudryk remain additional options within the forward areas for De Zerbi to consider.