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Tottenham Hotspur have had a nightmare start to their season, and there are some serious question marks around the club.

Spurs spent around £400m on ten new players in the summer transfer window, with manager Roberto De Zerbi given the keys to the decision-making in north London after taking over at the back end of last season and helping them to survive relegation.

On the back of two consecutive 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League, De Zerbi and the club felt that there were some big changes needed in the window. Senior players like Cristian Romero, Djed Spence, and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario were moved on, while a crop of young talent including the likes of Pape Matar Sarr and Will Lankshear were also sold.

But while last season's first-choice goalkeeper left, De Zerbi only brought in the experience of Martin Dubravka to replace him, meaning that Antonin Kinsky was handed the role of starter despite a difficult spell at the club so far.

Kinsky was also handed a new long-term contract to reaffirm their commitment to his qualities, but things haven't gone so well yet. The Czech goalkeeper has kept two clean sheets in six games, but Spurs sit bottom of the league after defeats to Brentford, Newcastle, and Aston Villa, and were also eliminated from the EFL Cup by Liverpool.

The idea was clearly to build Kinsky up into being the first-choice goalkeeper. But while he hasn't yet made any glaring errors this season, it's clear that he doesn't instill the confidence and calm that a top goalkeeper would do in his Tottenham defence.

The decision to go with an inexperienced goalkeeper who has struggled for form and confidence was a big gamble, and it could well be backfiring. But Spurs cannot afford for it to backfire and the problems of the last two seasons to come back around.

Tottenham need experience, quality, and someone who can make an immediate impact in their net, and there is a very obvious answer to solving that problem.

Tottenham Must Throw Everything at Diogo Costa

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa is widely considered to be one of the best in the world, and that makes it all the more baffling that he is still a Porto player.

Despite their successes in the domestic league, Costa is more than good enough to be playing at the very highest level, and with a €60m (£51m) release clause in his contract, it's not a deal that is outrageously expensive either.

An exit has been linked for several years now, but has never materialised. But Tottenham have the money, and the desperate need within their squad, to make a move finally happen, and improve their squad immediately in the process.

There's no doubting that he would be a huge upgrade on Kinsky and Dubravka, and it's a deal that could be the difference between relegation and survival.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping that the international break provides Roberto De Zerbi and his men the chance to press the reset button after a dismal start to the season.

The North London outfit sit rock bottom of the Premier League after five outings, despite investing heavily in the summer window following last year's disappointment.

As well as incomings, there were some big decisions to be made on departures, including allowing January signing Souza to leave on loan. The full-back made his debut for Porto last week, in what may have been a painful watch for his parent club.

Souza inspires Porto on debut

Souza inspired Porto to a 3-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna on Friday night, grabbing an assist for his side's second goal. The 20-year-old teed up Andre Silva with a fine cross into the penalty area.

The defender offered much more than just the assist in a very impressive debut. A Bola hailed a 'high level debut' from the Spurs loanee, receiving praise for his tenacity and attacking intent, as well as his defensive work.

Speaking after the match, Souza said: "I felt great. Very happy to debut in this beautiful, wonderful jersey, which I've always dreamed of playing in. I also want to congratulate the group who put in the effort in this friendly match to prepare for the upcoming games.

"It's been wonderful, better than I expected. Everyone welcomed me very well, the coaching staff welcomed me very well, and they are helping me in this adaptation process. I'm trying to adapt as quickly as possible to help them too."

Tottenham Hotspur must consider defender recall

Tottenham paid £13 million to sign Souza from Santos in January and the defender made four appearances last season. Clearly, De Zerbi did not see an immediate path into the starting XI for the Brazilian this season, and sanctioned a loan to Porto.

It appears that, for the player's development, that was the right move. Souza looks confident and, still just 20 years old, is making progress in a country where he speaks the language.

Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos admitted that his head had been turned by the player at the Portugal Football Summit earlier this week. He said: "I don't like to make comparisons. He came to Porto because he has quality.

"He's a player who played extremely well at Santos. It was a great signing. I'm absolutely certain that he will deliver what is expected of him on the field; he's a top-level player."

It's all good news for the player's long term potential at Tottenham, but doesn't help the fact that De Zerbi is managing a crisis right now. Spurs brought in Liverpool hero Andy Robertson as a free agent this summer and the Scotsman has been first choice in the left back role, while Destiny Udogie works his way back to fitness.

The 32-year-old can't be held responsible for his team's poor form - although a high profile error when keeping the ball in play against Aston Villa has not helped his transition - but it's fair to say that the veteran does not have the dynamism he used to.

Spurs are in desperate need of a player to grab a game by the scruff of its neck, and turn in a performance with enough personality to uplift the whole side... just as Souza did for Porto.

It's early days, but Tottenham must not be too proud to admit errors and consider a recall for the full-back, should his stock at Porto continue to rise.

Tottenham Hotspur and their manager Roberto De Zerbi are in desperate need of a positive result when they face Manchester United after the extended international break.

Tottenham sit bottom of the Premier League table after a hugely underwhelming start to the season under the Italian, despite a huge summer transfer spend.

While all the new players need to gel together, the potential excuse of signings needing time to adapt to the English top flight can't even be used in this case, given all 10 of the new arrivals played in the Premier League last season.

De Zerbi and his Spurs team will sense an opportunity against United at Old Trafford, with Michael Carrick's men making a similarly disappointing start to the season and losing their last two home games.

Both teams need the three points but the Italian especially does, given the north London outfit's current standing and the fact that performances and results are no better than before he was appointed, despite having a full pre-season in charge.

Tottenham are already set to be without some key players for the trip north, including captain Pedro Porro and potentially Jan Paul van Hecke, after the Dutch defender withdrew from the Netherlands squad after picking up an injury.

That is a big blow considering the former Brighton defender has been picking up an understanding with Micky van de Ven at the heart of the backline, but Spurs can call upon either Marcos Senesi or Tosin Adarabioyo to replace him if his absence is confirmed.

Tottenham have also been boosted by the return of Dejan Kulusevski to first-team training in recent weeks, as the Sweden international closes in on his first appearance for the club since May 2025.

It remains to be seen when De Zerbi will decide to unleash the 26-year-old, but it is set to be in the next month as long as there are no further issues in training.

Spurs fans will be excited about seeing the Swede play again given how popular and impressive he has been in a white shirt previously, but De Zerbi also has another secret weapon up his sleeve who we could see unleashed this month too.

Mudryk Closing in on Tottenham Return

There were some eyebrows raised when Tottenham turned their attentions to Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk at the end of the summer transfer window, once it was clear they wouldn't be signing Cody Gakpo from Liverpool.

However, given Mudryk and De Zerbi worked together during the Italian's time in charge of Shakhtar Donetsk, and he tipped the winger as a future Ballon d'Or winner, it was a little less surprising, despite what's happened to the Ukraine international in recent seasons.

The 25-year-old made his first senior appearance since November 2024 when he came on as a late substitute in the goalless draw against Nottingham Forest last month, but days later he suffered an ankle injury that was set to keep him on the sidelines for anything up to eight weeks.

Mudryk is doing everything in London to return as quickly as possible, with well-connected Football London correspondent Alasdair Gold expecting him to return in one of their October matches.

Spurs have four fixtures between the trip to Old Trafford and October 31, with a return for the game against Crystal Palace on Halloween more likely.

While everyone is talking about Kulusevki and his return, De Zerby may have his own secret weapon in Mudryk.

He knows how to get the best out of the 25-year-old, with the player himself clearly having a big point to prove to everybody given how his career has gone in the last two years.

Tottenham are struggling in the final third with no Premier League goals for any of their attacking players so far this season, and there will be a hope that the Ukrainian star can use his pace and trickery out wide to make a real difference from an attacking sense.

Tottenham Hotspur had one of the busiest transfer windows in recent memory this summer, bringing in ten new faces for Roberto De Zerbi.

Spurs brought in Martin Dubravka to strengthen their goalkeeper position; Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Tosin Adarabioyo strengthened the defence; Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes bolstered the midfield in big-money deals, while Omar Marmoush, Savio, and Mykhailo Mudryk all arrived to make the attack better.

But so far this season, the north London club have been pretty poor and sit rock bottom of the Premier League table after five games, with zero wins and just two goals scored.

The forward positions were understood to be a major priority for De Zerbi in the summer, with Richarlison not in his plans, Randal Kolo Muani moving to Juventus, Will Lankshear sold, and Dominic Solanke struggling badly for form over the last 12 months.

Marmoush's arrival was expected to see him line up as the number nine, but he has struggled massively to make an impact, and his best position is playing off a more traditional nine, rather than leading the line by himself.

With plenty of question marks over how Spurs are going to improve in attack to start scoring goals and climbing the table, a new striker is expected to be targeted once again when the transfer window reopens, and the club have now been handed the perfect option to do just that.

According to a report by Football Insider, Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will definitely be leaving Selhurst Park in 2027.

The France international's contract with the south London side is set to expire next summer, but it's believed that he could look to move on in January after a dispute with the club over his deal, while he was close to an exit last January before he failed a medical.

Spurs have held a historic interest in the striker, and this would be the perfect opportunity for them to rekindle that and make their squad much stronger.

'Amazing' Mateta Would Be Perfect for Spurs

Mateta has been dealing with an injury he picked up in pre-season and is yet to feature this season. But his form in recent years in the Premier League saw him described by many as one of the best strikers in the division, while former boss Oliver Glasner described him as an 'amazing finisher'.

"He's an amazing finisher, with left foot and right and also with the head. We don't want to have him out on the left or right, because there he never scores, so we want him in the six-yard box, because there he scores goals."

His physical profile makes him the perfect foil for someone like Marmoush, while the likes of Savio, James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, and Xavi Simons would all thrive providing service and working off his talents.

A deal won't be super expensive, considering he'll be in the final months of his contract, while Mateta would be a big upgrade on the likes of Richarlison and Solanke if they can get him to his best level.

It's the ideal opportunity for Spurs to improve the squad further in a cost-effective deal, and it's a move that they need to complete if they want to save their season.

Tottenham allowed Troy Parrott to leave the club back in 2024, and it's a decision they might be looking back on with plenty of regret, for multiple reasons.

Parrott was identified by Spurs back in 2017, making the move to Spurs from Irish side Belvedere as a youngster.

The Republic of Ireland international was regularly producing for Spurs' academy, eventually making his senior debut in 2019. Parrott then made his professional and Premier League debut later that year under Jose Mourinho, before signing a new three-and-a-half-year contract in February 2020.

Tottenham clearly still had high hopes for Parrott at that time, but after some mixed loan spells, they agreed to sell him to AZ Alkmaar in 2024.

It's incredibly likely that Parrott doesn't regret the decision to leave Spurs, considering how his career has taken off, but do Tottenham regret letting him depart?

Tottenham have a major issue at the moment, and that is creating and scoring goals. Spurs sit bottom of the Premier League table, and they could certainly do with a striker who is able to put away chances regularly.

One player they could regret letting leave the club is Parrott, especially with the form of Dominic Solanke of late. Last season, Parrott scored 31 goals and provided 10 assists for Alkmaar, beating his 20 goals and four assists the campaign before.

That earned him a move to Real Betis, and Spurs had the opportunity to secure his signature again before his move to Spain.

Reports claimed earlier this year that Tottenham were keen on signing Parrott before his move to Real Betis, and he wanted to rejoin the north London club.

Had Tottenham received an offer of £50m+, then it might have made sense to allow Parrott to depart, but when you're struggling to find a centre-forward capable of scoring goals regularly, giving a chance to the Irish striker might have been the answer.

Tottenham could be redeemed themselves

It was undoubtedly a mistake from Spurs to allow Parrott to depart. It's not only at club level that he's banging the goals in, either.

Parrott, described as 'special' by Heimir Hallgrimsson, has scored nine goals in his last six competitive games for Ireland, including a hat-trick against Hungary and a brace against Portugal.

At the age of 24, he might not have even hit his prime yet either. This should already be a decision that Tottenham look back on with regret, and it could look even worse in a few years.

Spurs had the chance to right their wrongs earlier this year before Parrott made the move to Real Betis, and they could have secured his signature for a fraction of the price they'll be paying Manchester City for Omar Marmoush.

Tottenham will return to action after the extended three-week international break with a trip to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United.

It will be a match-up of two managers under pressure so early in the season, with Roberto De Zerbi and Michael Carrick so far underwhelming in the dugout after recent permanent appointments at their respective clubs.

Spurs are rock bottom of the Premier League table, with just two points to their name from their opening five encounters. Manchester United are not too much better off, with five points on the board.

Despite the early stage of the season, it could be a defining match. And as a result, De Zerbi will have some key decisions to make when it comes to his starting lineup.

The Italian has used 23 players so far this season, as he beds in new players alongside those he inherited when he arrived at the club at the end of March and experiments with different personnel partnerships.

Seven players have played a part in every Premier League game thus far and one of those may have to be sacrificed if Spurs are to kick on and make progress and move off the bottom of the table as the weeks go on.

Rodrigo Bentancur has started all four of the games since the 3-0 defeat to Brentford on the opening day of the season, having come off the substitutes' bench at half-time of that dismal encounter.

Where does Mateus Fernandes fit into the Spurs side?

He is one of De Zerbi's trusted lieutenants in the middle of the park by the looks of things, sitting alongside £100million man Sandro Tonali in a double pivot.

Mateus Fernandes, another big-money new signing, has also played a part in every single Premier League game, but has had to be versatile when coming on, slotting into the No.10 position on occasion, rather than in the eight or six.

Tottenham spent massive money on restructuring their midfield this summer, with Tonali and Fernandes expected to be the two chosen to play in the six and eight roles, given the huge outlay on them and the faith the club have shown in them.

Fernandes has shown glimpses of his quality, but he has so far been unable to settle into a rhythm in one position, being shuffled about as De Zerbi has tried new things.

Playing alongside Tonali more often will only lead to a better understanding of one another and build a partnership. The movement in position has often been down to Spurs' lack of options in the No.10 role, with James Maddison slowly returning from injury and Dejan Kulusevski not back in action yet.

De Zerbi has referenced that Mohammed Kudus, also just returning from injury, can play in the 10, while Omar Marmoush is more than capable of playing there too. Kulusevski is finally back in training with the first team and could make his long-awaited return soon.

With more options in the creative role, De Zerbi could finally push Fernandes back alongside Tonali, with the two new signings yet to start together.

It would be harsh on Bentancur, who, while he does split opinion in the fanbase, can be the perfect ball carrier in a De Zerbi side. But Tottenham must look to the future and the work they did in the transfer window and giving Tonali and Fernandes the opportunity to play alongside one another for the long-term could lead to success.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi needs to find a way to improve his side's creativity after a disappointing start to the season, and Dejan Kulusevski could be the answer.

So far this season, Tottenham are yet to secure three points in the Premier League and they currently sit at the bottom of the table.

Creating chances has been a major issue for them this campaign, with just 5.0 expected goals, ranking them 18th in the Premier League.

That's certainly an area in which De Zerbi will be desperate to improve his side, but they also need to tighten up defensively.

The Tottenham boss could be forced into a defensive change, which might spark Spurs into life when it comes to tightening up at the back, with Jan Paul van Hecke recently pulling out of the Netherlands squad due to injury.

De Zerbi needs to figure out a plan to improve Tottenham's creativity numbers, and he appears to be trying that over the international break.

In Tottenham's latest training video, Kulusevski was spotted playing in a more central role than he's used to playing in.

The Swedish international has predominantly played on the right-hand side since his move to Tottenham, but he was showing good chemistry with Mohammed Kudus from the number 10 position.

De Zerbi has deployed Conor Gallagher in attacking midfield at times this season, but the former Chelsea man isn't known for his creativity.

Kulusevski can offer Spurs just that, being a player who is capable of picking a decisive pass and making things happen in the final third.

Kulusevski could be the answer to Tottenham's creativity problems, and it's a positive that De Zerbi is trying new things in order to try to find a solution for the north London club.

Kulusevski's numbers in the 10

Throughout his career, Kulusevski has played a strong number of games in the number 10 position, but he's predominantly been utilised on the right-hand side of attack.

The Swedish forward has also been deployed as a second striker and in a deeper midfield role, and it's safe to say he can be incredibly effective from central areas.

In fact, Kulusevski's output per game is a lot higher when played centrally rather than on the right-hand side.

De Zerbi hasn't had Kulusevski at his disposal since he arrived last season, with the Spurs man being out injured for over 500 days, so it will be a huge boost to have him available in the coming weeks.

Tottenham spent big money in the summer transfer window and head coach Roberto De Zerbi is already thinking about the next big signing he can make at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ten new signings arrived in north London this summer, with more than £300million being splashed out on Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Savio, Jan Paul van Hecke and Tosin Adarabioyo, with an obligation to add to that once Omar Marmoush's loan move turns permanent next summer.

Spurs signed their first ever £100million when completing a move for Tonali from Newcastle United, with the initial £92.5million rising to the £100million mark with add-ons.

The deals for Fernandes and Savio were not far behind that either, coming in at £85million each.

And according to reports in Portugal, Spurs are lining up their next £85million signing in the form of Ginaluca Prestianni, although they will face competition from another Premier League club.

Prestianni has started the season like a house on fire, scoring five goals and laying on three assists in seven Liga Portugal games for Benfica so far this season. There has only been one game in which he has not made a goal contribution - a 2-1 win over Estoril.

His form has led to a call-up to the Argentina national side during this international break, making his full debut in the 4-0 win over Bolivia on Thursday.

Gianluca Prestianni stats

And that has led to interest from Spurs, according to A Bola, as per Sport Witness. Spurs have been watching the winger closely this season, but they are not the only ones, with Aston Villa also interested in the 20-year-old.

Villa's interest is long-standing, with the Midlands outfit keen on signing him two years ago when he was at Velez Sarsfield in Argentina. Benfica won the race to sign him then and he now has a hefty release clause.

The Portuguese side are hoping to tie him down to a new contract, which currently runs until 2029 and has a release clause of €100million (£85million).

What matters to me is that he keeps his focus on what got him to this point. If he’s playing the way he is, it’s because he worked. I’ve said more than once that he worked in an exemplary way from the first day, in his application, attitude and commitment to training - Benfica boss Marco Silva

Tottenham Hotspur may have completed a 10-player transfer overhaul during the summer, but there is a feeling that there are still some weaknesses in Roberto De Zerbi's squad.

Tottenham chiefs, on the instruction of De Zerbi, strengthened all parts of the team, but it hasn't been enough to stop them lying bottom of the Premier League table as we enter October.

Spurs' defensive options look strong even though they didn't sign a like-for-like replacement for Djed Spence, but some fans may argue that they still need a new number one goalkeeper.

The north London outfit made a number of additions to their attack too, but again some supporters may feel that the lack of an addition of a specialist centre-forward was a summer shortcoming, having scored just two goals in five Premier League matches so far.

With Dejan Kulusevski soon to be back in action and Xavi Simons said to be ahead of schedule in his return from injury, Tottenham are well stocked on the wings and in the No.10 position.

Another position where there are still some question marks despite a £185m summer spend is in central midfield, where many may have expected Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes to regularly start alongside each other in Spurs' engine room.

Neither player has really lived up to their price tag so far this season, and instead we have seen starts for the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Conor Gallagher instead.

It feels like De Zerbi still doesn't know his strongest midfield set-up as we approach the end of the international break, and it is something that the Italian needs to find a solution to soon, because if performances and results don't improve, then his job will be under serious threat.

Tottenham Need Further Changes in Midfield

Tottenham's midfield make-up still doesn't seem right, and further changes are needed in 2027 to get them where they need to be.

There is an obvious answer to the problem and a player the club should be going all out to sign next year, Bournemouth's Alex Scott.

The 23-year-old made his England debut as a substitute in the 2-0 win against Czechia this week, and he showed the qualities he consistently displays for the Cherries that have seen him become a target for the majority of the top six Premier League clubs.

According to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs in May, Tottenham were one of the clubs looking at signing Alex Scott, who the south coast outfit would love to tie down to a new contract.

Scott has already rejected two rounds of contract renewal talks, as he looks to secure a move to a bigger club, but Bournemouth have made it clear that he won't be going anywhere in the January transfer window, according to the BBC.

Even though he is now entering the final 18 months of his contract at the Vitality Stadium, journalist Dean Jones claims that he is valued at around the £95m mark.

Potential suitors would surely be confident they would be able to land Scott for a lower fee than that by next summer, and he is a player that Tottenham should have high on their shortlist, especially as he is a self-confessed fan of the club.

Yes, I support Tottenham, though that doesn't have much to do with today. But growing up as a kid, it was definitely a dream for me [to score against Arsenal]. Bournemouth are my team at the minute but I was a Tottenham fan growing up, so as a kid growing up, I would have been really happy with that.

He would be the missing piece of the puzzle in central midfield, but they may also need to fund the move.

One solution is to cash in on players who may not have a long-term future in the De Zerbi project, and who perhaps aren't good enough to go to the next level with the club.

Bentancur and Gallagher are two primary candidates who fit into this category who the club could bring in money for, and it would be worth it if they replace the duo with Scott.

The Bournemouth star has made it clear with his affiliation to Tottenham that he would give everything for the club and be proud to wear the shirt, and it really is a no-brainer transfer if they can pull it off.

Tottenham are in desperate need a creative spark when they return to Premier League action after the extended three-week international break.

Spurs have scored just two goals in the top flight so far this season, with both of those strikes coming late on in their most recent match against Aston Villa, when the result was already beyond them at 3-0 down.

They have yet to win in the Premier League in 2026/27, picking up pretty much where they left off last season, having only avoided relegation by the skin of their teeth on the final day of the season.

A massive overhaul of the playing squad under Roberto De Zerbi has so far not yielded as much as goals, let alone results and with the pressure on the Italian's shoulders, he needs someone to get Spurs out of their funk and turning possession and control of matches into results.

New signing Omar Marmoush has enjoyed a good international break so far, scoring twice in the 5-0 win over South Sudan in African Cup of Nations qualifying.

But back at home, Tottenham supporters will have an eye on footage from training at Hotspur Way, where De Zerbi is continuing to work with those players not called up by their countries.

Excitement builds over Dejan Kulusevski return to action

And keen eyes will have spotted that Dejan Kulusevski has featured in training videos released by the club. That should not be too surprising, given the news that the Swede was back in training with the first team, but there would have been concerns that the forward had suffered a flare-up of his injury issues when De Zerbi stated that he had a "small, small problem" that had halted his progress with the team.

The 26-year-old has not played a game for Tottenham since picking up a knee injury in May 2025 and his absence has been felt, particularly given the injuries to other players in attacking positions.

He will be like a new signing for De Zerbi, who has only been able to see him on the training pitches so far in his tenure at Spurs, although there will be a reluctance to expect too much too soon from the Swede, after 17 months on the sidelines.

De Zerbi said just last month: "We have to manage Deki in the best way we can, with the medical staff, physical staff, but it's a great thing for us. He's a good player, he's a good guy and he deserves to play again."

We have to work day by day, also for Deki the international break is important because when he will be at the top of condition and pass over the injury, I think it's a great signing. A new signing for us, another new signing.

However, if training ground footage is anything to go by, he is looking sharp and on the periphery of making an impact on the first team squad.

A video released on Tottenham's social media channels on Wednesday initially showed Kulusevski walking during a drill, but there was a moment at the end of the clip that would have had supporters sitting up and taking notice.

Kulusevski can briefly be seen centrally, fending off the attentions of two players before threading a ball through for Mohammed Kudus to latch onto from the right-hand side and coolly slot home.

Kulusevski has mainly been used on the right-hand side of the Spurs attack since arriving from Juventus in the summer of 2023, but he has also been deployed through the middle in the No.10 role behind the striker.

That is a role that James Maddison took up regularly before his ACL injury ruled him out for most of the 2025/26 season and that has stopped him from playing a big role so far this season. Xavi Simons was signed last summer to fulfil that role too, but he has since suffered an ACL injury of his own and is unlikely to return to action until the start of 2027.

It seems unlikely that Kulusevski will be thrown straight into the starting lineup for the game against Manchester United after the international break, but, all being well, it should not be long before Kulusevski is ready to walk out onto the pitch once more.

And with Savio starting to find his feet and Kudus also returning from his own injury in recent weeks, Kulusevski could be just what the doctor ordered for Spurs in the No.10 role to show just what the side has been missing.