Why Tottenham Hired De Zerbi and If His Tactics Are Right for a Relegation Fight

Tottenham Hotspur has appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager, replacing Igor Tudor.

De Zerbi has a big task ahead of him as Tottenham fights to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

De Zerbi said he is happy to join Tottenham and believes in the club's ambition.

De Zerbi is Tottenham's third manager this season, and the club hopes he can help them stay in the Premier League.

The question is why Tottenham hired De Zerbi.

Sources say De Zerbi was the club's first choice for a long-term appointment, but he was not ready to take the job earlier.

Tottenham had 10 criteria for a new manager, including developing young players and playing attractive football.

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The club wants to play dominant football and control the game with the ball.

De Zerbi's Brighton team played attractive football, but now he has to help Tottenham avoid relegation.

The club did not want another interim manager and believes De Zerbi can bring stability.

De Zerbi's appointment will help the club in the transfer market and give players confidence.

Tottenham needs to overhaul its playing staff and change its wage structure.

The club worked hard to convince De Zerbi to take the job, and he has a substantial bonus if he helps the team avoid relegation.

De Zerbi is a good communicator but can be controversial and has fallen out with players and executives.

De Zerbi has a clear vision for the team, which can give direction to the club.

Sources say the club is sensitive to De Zerbi's past comments on Mason Greenwood.

Greenwood joined Marseille in 2024, and De Zerbi praised him as a good guy who paid a heavy price.

Is De Zerbi the right man to keep Tottenham in the Premier League?

De Zerbi made a big impact on the Premier League with Brighton.

De Zerbi's Brighton team used a tactic called 'baiting the press' to open up space and create scoring opportunities.

This tactic worked well for Brighton, and they finished sixth in the league.

De Zerbi prioritizes technically skilled players and demands his team play short from the back.

De Zerbi's teams are aggressive in trying to win the ball back high up the pitch.

De Zerbi's methods have led to good results, but it is unclear if they can be applied to Tottenham's current situation.

Tottenham could be in the bottom three by the time they play their next game.

It is unclear if Tottenham's defensive unit can adapt to De Zerbi's tactics and if the team has the right midfielders to play possession football.

Playing bad possession football can be disastrous in the Premier League.

Will De Zerbi stay true to his ideology or compromise on his principles to help Tottenham avoid relegation?

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