Roberto De Zerbi has a disastrous debut at Tottenham with a defeat.

Roberto De Zerbi makes a humiliating debut at Tottenham as the team sinks deeper into the relegation zone

Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi had a nightmare start at the helm of Tottenham Hotspur, losing in his very first match and watching the Spurs sink further down the Premier League table, now occupying a concerning position in the relegation zone. The situation at the London club is critical, and the arrival of the experienced manager, who has previously led teams such as Sassuolo, Benevento, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Olympique Marseille, has failed to reverse the negative trend.

De Zerbi was hired during the international break following the dismissal of Igor Tudor, becoming the third manager of the season at Tottenham—a clear sign of instability and the monumental challenge he faces to rescue the club from chaos. Nevertheless, the coach signed a long-term contract as a demonstration of faith in the project and in the team’s ability to recover.

The nightmare began right away with the difficult away game against Sunderland. The London team was defeated 1-0, with the only goal scored by Nordi Mukiele, a stunning shot that dashed Spurs’ hopes of a positive result. This defeat extends Tottenham’s winless streak in the Premier League to 14 consecutive matches, a record not seen since 1935, placing immense pressure on De Zerbi right at the start of his adventure in England.

The situation worsened further with the departure of crucial defender Cristian Romero, who left the pitch in tears due to a muscle injury. This injury could mean the end of the season for the Argentine player, leaving Spurs’ defense even more weakened at a time when the team desperately needs physical and mental stability.

This deep crisis at Tottenham recalls the tough times faced by other renowned coaches, such as Antonio Conte and José Mourinho, at the club. De Zerbi is now the latest manager attempting to tame a team that appears to be mired in a chronic crisis, with structural issues and a lack of confidence that go beyond tactical and technical difficulties.

In summary, English elite football is witnessing an unexpected revolution at Tottenham Hotspur, where hope lies in an improbable yet necessary recovery. Roberto De Zerbi faces the task of rescuing a team that has not won in months and is on the brink of disaster, in a battle that could define his future and that of the club itself in the Premier League. The pressure is at its peak and the clock is ticking – each game could be a sentence for the Spurs.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.