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Tottenham Hotspur have struggled after massive investments, and Roberto De Zerbi’s job is hanging by a really thin thread. – After the loss to Aston Villa at the weekend, the thin thread seems to be breaking.
It is the shocking new report that comes after five Premier League games without a win, with the Tottenham board starting to get worried after significant spending to improve the squad this summer.
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With De Zerbi recently calling the Lilywhites the most “fragile” team he has ever led at the weekend, Spurs’ next game against Manchester United could be crucial for both benches.
Tottenham Hotspur are already looking for a change after Roberto De Zerbi’s disastrous start
De Zerbi was hired by Tottenham in March to steer the club away from relegation, and was seemingly given free rein this summer to reshape their squad after successive 17th places.
Getting rid of the 47-year-old so early in the season would therefore come as a shock – not least because Thomas Frank “completely” until February this year as manager, despite leading only 13 wins in 38 games in all competitions – but the mood in N17 already seems to be turning sour.
Spanish media outlet Fichajes has reported that Spurs are already on the hunt for De Zerbi’s successor, although his contract complicates the situation.
The Spurs boss has a deal that lasts until 2031, with no half-time clause – meaning it would cost tens of millions to break the deal early. But after the comments at the weekend, De Zerbi is clearly unhappy with his situation.
In an interview with talkSPORT after the final whistle on Saturday, the Italian noted that “the leaders need to be stronger” but that “I don’t have all the answers”.
“It’s hard to explain, because in my career – 14 years as a coach – I’ve never seen a team like us,” he said.
“So fragile, so inconsistent. You’re good, or bad. You can’t be pretty good in the first 30, 40 minutes, and then concede goals like this. It’s hard for me to accept.
“Maybe the communication between the players [is the problem], maybe the leaders need to be stronger,” he added.
“We need managers to run and lead the team. Against Newcastle it was the same, against Liverpool it was the same, against Everton it was the same: we have to find the solutions.”
Spurs face Manchester United when Premier League games resume in October after the international break.
