Tottenham Hotspur appointed Roberto De Zerbi as head coach with seven matches remaining in the Premier League season. De Zerbi replaces the previous management team as the club faces a battle to avoid relegation, according to Sky Sports. The Italian manager previously led Brighton and Hove Albion and Marseille, where he was known for a possession-based style of play.
Tottenham currently sit in 17th place in the league table, per official Premier League standings. The team has struggled for form, leading the board to make a change before the final run of fixtures. De Zerbi has limited time to implement his tactical ideas before his first match in charge this weekend.
Clubs in similar positions often choose defensive coaches, but Tottenham chose a more expansive approach, per The Guardian. The club hierarchy believes De Zerbi can improve the current squad's output. His contract duration and specific terms remain confidential, though the primary objective is to maintain the club's top-flight status for next season.
