Overview
- Tottenham remain without a Premier League win or goal early in the season after consecutive 0-0 draws, leaving the side low in the table and under heavy scrutiny.
- The club spent more than £300m on new signings over the summer and gave De Zerbi broad authority and a long-term contract, raising expectations of immediate improvement.
- Former scout Mick Brown and other insiders say Mauricio Pochettino’s public comments about wanting to return could amplify fan pressure and make a managerial change more likely if form does not turn.
- De Zerbi has publicly criticised player attitudes but has told reporters he is not worried about his job and believes he can reverse the run of poor results.
- Board sources say there are no immediate plans to sack De Zerbi, but they demand rapid on-field progress and acknowledge a replacement would carry high financial and reputational costs.