'He needs to feel full confidence' - De Zerbi predicts Solanke goal tally

[Getty Images] Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi believes "for sure" that Dominic Solanke will rediscover his form and score 10 to 15 goals this season. The 29-year-old striker endured an injury-hit campaign last season, scoring three goals in 15 Premier League games. Solanke, who joined the club in 2024 from Bournemouth for a deal worth up to £65m, is yet to score in the league this season. "I can't understand why I have to think negatively. OK, because last season he was injured many times, yes," De Zerbi explained. "It's not the same last season [compared to] this season. This season, we have top physical and medical staff. We don't have three games per week. "I spoke with him and I would like to manage him in the best way I can, in the physical aspect and in the mental aspect, because he's a sensitive guy. He needs to feel full confidence, and from myself he has big, big confidence. "I believe he can score 10-15 goals for sure. He's already scored at Bournemouth, so why can't he score at Tottenham? It's the same sport, different stadium, no pressure, because in our stadium, if we push, if we play well, the fans are with us." De Zerbi confirmed Solanke will feature in Spurs' game against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup at Anfield on Tuesday. Solanke, who has one cap for England, enjoyed the best season of his career in 2023-24, scoring 21 goals in 42 appearances. He then scored 16 goals in his first season at Tottenham. "I would like [Solanke] to play part of the game. I don't know if at the beginning or at the end, but one part of the game. It can be important for him," De Zerbi added. "My challenge is to help him and to put him in the right condition to score."