Tottenham: Roberto De Zerbi admits it was a risk starting Lucas Bergvall in Brentford defeat

De Zerbi opted to start Bergvall ahead of Mateus Fernandes and Rodrigo Bentancur at the Gtech Community Stadium, with the pair struggling for fitness after disrupted pre-seasons.Fernandes has seen his minutes limited due to calf fatigue, while Bentancur returned late to training after the World Cup.With neither Fernandes nor Bentancur ready to start, De Zerbi, despite his reservations, called upon Bergvall to partner Sandro Tonali in the centre of the park.It was a decision that proved costly as Bergvall struggled to impose himself on the game, and conceded possession for Brentford’s second goal.Lucas BergvallPADe Zerbi said that, while he knew the risks involved, he stood by his decision to start Bergvall.He told reporters: “Yeah, I was surprised, I was suffering for this defeat, but we a