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Tottenham’s players are already impressed with new boss Roberto De Zerbi

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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Roberto De Zerbi has had his feet under the table at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a little over a week, but already he is impressing. The Italian was appointed following the disastrous interim appointment of Igor Tudor just over a month before, which saw him lose five of his seven games in charge. With Spurs sat just one point above the relegation zone heading into the return of Premier League football, they need De Zerbi to have a quick impact.

Thankfully, the early signs are positive, according to Independent journalist Miguel Delaney. Based on his report, the Spurs players feel that De Zerbi has already provided them with better coaching than Thomas Frank, Ange Postecoglou and Tudor combined. Go behind the scenes for Roberto De Zerbi's first training session as Head Coach ? pic. twitter. com/OKk QNy KNBh April 3, 2026 The squad is said to have responded positively to the Italian’s methods, which is more than can be said for Tudor’s short time at the club. In even greater praise, Tottenham’s players are said to understand why Pep Guardiola rates De Zerbi so highly, such that he was once touted as the Catalan’s natural successor. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. The decision-makers in north London will be breathing a sigh of relief at these reports, given BBC Sport reported that he has no relegation clause in the five-year contract they handed him. That is particularly important, given that outlets like The Sun report that the offer made him the second-highest paid Premier League manager, behind only Guardiola. De Zerbi is set to take charge of his first game for Spurs this weekend, in an away trip to Sunderland on Sunday. Get VIP Tottenham Hotspur tickets HERE with Seat Unique! Tottenham Hotspur hospitality offers a diverse range of premium experiences, from vibrant social lounges to private boxes. Packages include premium padded seating in prime locations, exclusive lounge access pre- and post-match, gourmet dining, and a complimentary drinks package. Guests may also enjoy live entertainment and Spurs legend appearances. In Four Four Two’s opinion, very rarely does a name like De Zerbi follow a tenure like Tudor and make a bad impression. He was always likely to lift the mood, and may even be able to carry that through to Sunderland, but it’s still very much in the checking-your-luggage-in stage of this honeymoon period, so it’s far too soon to make any sweeping judgements. If he manages to save Spurs from relegation, that will be job one ticked off his task list, but there’s still a mountain to climb to get the club back to the heights they’ve come to expect. Nevertheless, it’s better to have these kind of murmurings coming from the training ground than the alternative.

Isaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for Four Four Two, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters’ meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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