Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has outlined how he plans to use the extended international break coming up after this weekend’s round of fixtures.Tottenham Hotspur are still searching for their first Premier League win of the season as they prepare to face Aston Villa this weekend.The pressure is mounting on Roberto De Zerbi’s side, who head into the fixture after a 3–1 defeat to Liverpool in midweek. Another loss would only intensify the scrutiny, especially with club football set to pause for the international break immediately after this weekend’s round of matches.Credit: @thatfootballphotog / InstagramRoberto De Zerbi on the upcoming international break and restThe September break is set to last three weeks for the first time, giving Roberto De Zerbi and some of his players valuable time to rest and work on specific areas.Of course, that depends on which players are not called up for international duty. If they remain with the club, De Zerbi has explained how he plans to make use of the extended pause.He told football.london when asked about the plans for the international break: “We have to understand how many players can stay or not, because also the important players, I think they stay, and we have to organise the rest.”Quizzed further on whether those who have had to battle with injuries will stay, he added: “For example, Udogie, we have to see if he goes with Italy or not, because I hope all my players, they are selected for their national team, but in case they do not go, especially for the players like Udogie or James Maddison, we have to make the right plan to work, to stay ready when the Premier League restarts.”D. UdogieTottenham – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances3Minutes Played92Average Rating6.73Key Passes1Tackles1Interceptions1Duels Won7Fouls Committed3Stats correct as of 18 September 2026.Image credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramDe Zerbi accepts timing of the break but stresses focus on VillaAsked further if this is the right time for a break and whether he would be taking some time off himself, the Spurs boss said: “We have to accept the situation and nothing more. I would work every day, but if we have to stop, we stop. “Most important is the game of tomorrow. Tough game, but we have the qualities, the players to play well, because if we do not play well, we cannot win. Or maybe one time per season, two times per season and stop.” Saturday 19th September Premier League TottenhamTottenham12:30Aston VillaAston VillaREAD MORE: Roberto De Zerbi insists he has not forgotten about Tottenham academy duo who want game timeThe post Roberto De Zerbi reveals Tottenham’s plans for three-week international break appeared first on Spurs Web.