Clubs at risk of relegation tend to hire pragmatic coaches. But that is not how you would describe new Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi. The Italian is known for his attacking style of possession-based football, and has stayed true to his footballing ideas throughout his managerial career. The 46-year-old's quality is clear but his system relies on smart and technical players more than most tactical plans. So what tactics will De Zerbi implement at Spurs, and will this relegation-threatened group of players be able to execute them?

Source: BBC April 09, 2026 17:06 UTC