Roberto De Zerbi Under Pressure as Tottenham Sit Bottom of Premier League
Tottenham return from the international break with Roberto De Zerbi under severe pressure, facing Manchester United at Old Trafford on October 10 after taking only two points from their opening five Premier League matches.
Spurs are bottom of the table despite spending more than £300 million during the summer transfer window. Their latest setback was a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa, extending a winless start that has left supporters furious.
De Zerbi faces mounting scrutiny
Ade Oladipo questioned whether De Zerbi can steady the situation, describing the Italian as an increasingly angry and volatile figure as results continue to go against him.
Oladipo said he could not see a route back for the former Shakhtar Donetsk and Brighton manager, adding that a resignation appears unlikely given the financial consequences of a dismissal.
Austin also challenged the belief that De Zerbi has shown enough in his previous jobs to rescue Tottenham. He questioned what in the manager’s record suggests he can lift Spurs to the level their fans expect.
Squad commitment questioned
The criticism has also turned towards the Tottenham dressing room. Austin pointed to Spurs’ 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United in matchweek two, contrasting their display with the intensity and readiness shown by Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle side.
He questioned which Tottenham players would fully fight for De Zerbi, arguing that the first five games have offered little evidence of a united squad response.
- Tottenham have collected two points from 15 available.
- The club are currently last in the Premier League.
- More than £300 million was invested in summer recruits.
- De Zerbi needs a result at Manchester United to reduce the pressure and move Spurs out of the relegation zone.
What happens next
Tottenham have had three weeks during the international break to address their problems. Their trip to Old Trafford on October 10 is now a crucial test for De Zerbi, his players and a heavily rebuilt squad still searching for its first league win.
