Roberto de Zerbi was looking forward to working with former West Ham United winger-turned Tottenham Hotspur defector Mohammed Kudus for the remaining seven matches of the Premier League season.
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New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has now sent a message to Spurs fans, explaining why he chose to join the club, what his early experience at Tottenham has been like, and whether they can avoid relegation.
Roy Keane quipped that Tottenham will be “in the Championship next season” in a discussion about the best stadiums in English football.
Tottenham are still looking over their shoulders at the prospect of an unthinkable relegation from the Premier League – but they aren’t the only club at risk of a rare drop from the top flight.
Sunderland welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Stadium of Light as they look to spoil Roberto De Zerbi‘s welcome party.
Spurs turned to the Italian over the international break, who joins the club with the immediate goal of keeping the Lilywhites in the division.
Roberto De Zerbi spoke to the media for the first time as our new Head Coach at Hotspur Way on Friday, ahead of our Premier League clash at Sunderland on Sunday (2pm UK).
Here’s what he had to say…
Have you enjoyed your first week at Spurs?
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has confirmed that he will have Robin Roefs and Nordi Mukiele back for our visit to the Stadium of Light on Sunday, but he will likely be without Dan Ballard.
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi has explained his surprising decision to add just two fresh faces to the backroom staff at Spurs and not as many as he usually brings with him.