Seven games to save Tottenham's season - but why De Zerbi?

What’s Happening

Listen up: Roberto de Zerbi is set to become Tottenham’s third boss of the season - with a clear objective for the next two months.

Seven games to save Tottenhams season - but why De Zerbi? Image source, Image caption, Roberto de Zerbi is set to take over a Tottenham team just one point above the relegation zone By Andy Cryer BBC Sport Senior Journalist Published 5 minutes ago Tottenham are closing in on the appointment of Roberto de Zerbi as head coach. (yes, really)

Should the former Brighton boss agree a deal - as is expected - he would have seven games to save the club from relegation to the Championship.

The Details

That means in two months time, Spurs third boss of the season would have either secured his place as a hero at the club, or forever connected his name to one of the worst seasons in their history. Tottenham are 17th in the Premier League, just one point outside of the relegation zone and without a win in the competition in 2026.

Should they fail to beat the drop, it would go down as one of the leagues most remarkable relegations. De Zerbi, 46, is set to succeed Igor Tudor, who lasted just 44 days in the post before his spell was mutually wrapped up.

Why This Matters

After guiding Brighton to European qualification during his two seasons in the Premier League between 2022 and 2024, De Zerbi took Marseille to second in Ligue 1 before leaving in February. Should the Italians appointment be locked in as expected, his first match as Tottenham boss would be a trip to Sunderland on 12 April, followed six days later by a home game against his former club Brighton . Their remaining fixtures are home matches against Leeds and Everton , and trips to Wolves , Aston Villa and Chelsea .

Players and coaches will be watching how this unfolds closely.

Key Takeaways

• “He will be having his own way - hes quite a character,” former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live.
• “Hes a outspoken manger.
• Hes a manager in a similar way to Jose Mourinho or Antonio Conte that Tottenham have had in the past.
• ” It would be catastrophic - are Spurs too big to go down?

The Bottom Line

Hes a manager in a similar way to Jose Mourinho or Antonio Conte that Tottenham have had in the past. ” It would be catastrophic - are Spurs too big to go down?

Is this a W or an L? You decide.