De Zerbi: Passion Can Revive Tottenham's Identity

Roberto De Zerbi has expressed his humility, stating that he is not a superior coach to Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor, but believes his passion can help restore Tottenham's DNA and guide the club away from relegation. Following the departures of Frank and Tudor, De Zerbi is the third head coach to take charge of the team this season, with seven games remaining to steer Spurs clear of the bottom three. His first game is against Sunderland on Sunday. De Zerbi has revealed his admiration for his predecessors, emphasizing that his character, personality, and passion can make a difference in helping the players showcase their quality and achieve their target of avoiding relegation. He aims to bring organization, courage, and the right spirit to the team, which he believes is essential to the club's DNA. De Zerbi has chosen to keep his staff small, bringing only two former coaches with him, to avoid confusing the players. When asked about his decision to join Spurs despite their challenging situation, he cited the importance of having more than a week to understand the problems and implement his plan. De Zerbi has called on his players and staff to deserve the fans' support with their performances on the pitch, emphasizing that the fans are suffering alongside them and that it is essential to make them happy by playing well with the right spirit and attitude.