"Marked the conclusion" – Tottenham star says dark days are over after victory

Tonali says Spurs' 3-1 win over Coventry marks the end of their difficult start and the beginning of a new phase after six games without victory.

Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1 on Monday with goals from James Maddison, Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies, securing their first win of the season and lifting them off the bottom of the Premier League table. The victory ended a frustrating six-game winless streak that had piled pressure on manager Roberto de Zerbi following a £334m summer spending spree.

Sandro Tonali told Sky Italia that the win represents a watershed moment. "Monday marked, in a way, the conclusion of this first part of the season," he said. "It's a process of continuous growth; rather than dwelling on how we started, we need to focus on the positives. Our performances have been excellent, and everyone is very fond of the manager—who, incidentally, suffers more than anyone else here at Tottenham."

Tonali stressed the squad's unity and determination to build on the result. Spurs face Chelsea away next, followed by fixtures against Crystal Palace, Leeds, Ipswich Town and Sunderland—matches De Zerbi's side will be targeting for points.