De Zerbi: Passion is Key to Restoring Spurs' DNA, Not Coaching Superiority

New Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi believes his passion and character can help restore the club's DNA and avoid relegation, rather than his coaching ability being superior to predecessors Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor. With seven games remaining, De Zerbi aims to steer the team clear of the drop zone, starting with Sunday's match against Sunderland. He expressed admiration for his predecessors, emphasizing that his style, personality, and passion will be crucial in helping players showcase their quality and achieve their target of avoiding relegation. De Zerbi highlighted the importance of character, spirit, and courage in his team's play, which aligns with the club's DNA. He also noted that he has a limited time to make changes and will focus on providing a clear plan and organization with and without the ball, rather than introducing complex principles. When asked about his decision to join the club despite their challenging situation, De Zerbi cited the importance of having more than a week to understand the team's problems and implement his plans. He called on his players and staff to deserve the fans' support through their performances on the pitch, emphasizing that the fans are suffering alongside the team and that it is essential to make them happy by playing well with the right spirit and attitude.