Savio made an immediate impact in his Tottenham debut, scoring a goal and providing an assist as Spurs decisively defeated Charlton 5-1 to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup. The Brazilian, a high-profile £85 million acquisition from Manchester City, responded to pre-match criticism about his scoring and assisting record with a strong performance off the bench.
Savio entered the match and scored Tottenham's fourth goal with a skillful dribble and finish. He was also involved in the fifth goal when his shot deflected in off Ben Davies. The win helped to soothe nerves after a disappointing opening-day league loss to Brentford.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi also saw promising displays from other players, including teenage winger Mikey Moore, who scored the opening goal, and midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Dominic Solanke added a second goal, and Kevin Danso scored with his first touch after coming on as a substitute, heading in a free-kick.
Despite the commanding scoreline, Tottenham's early play mirrored their previous match, struggling to break down a determined defense for the first half hour. They also showed vulnerabilities at the back, conceding a late goal to Lloyd Jones of Charlton.
De Zerbi emphasized the importance of building a winning habit, stating that the Carabao Cup is as crucial as the Premier League. The club's recruitment strategy has focused on acquiring players from successful clubs, including two from Manchester City and Andy Robertson from Liverpool. Sandro Tonali, another notable signing, was not involved in the match as he continues to regain fitness.
Charlton, who had started their season with three consecutive wins in the Championship, made significant changes to their lineup, resting key players like top scorer Tyreece Campbell. The team fielded a largely second-string side, with several players forced off due to injury early in the match. Billy Koumetio and Collins Sichenje were both substituted in the first 15 minutes.
Tottenham secured their lead before halftime, with Moore opening the scoring in the 41st minute after capitalizing on a defensive error. Solanke doubled the advantage shortly after. The introduction of Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro in the second half, followed by Savio, further bolstered the team's performance.