{"id":263563,"date":"2026-09-20T10:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T10:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/20\/spurs-could-replace-de-zerbi-with-the-best-young-coach-in-europe\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T10:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T10:15:11","slug":"spurs-could-replace-de-zerbi-with-the-best-young-coach-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/20\/spurs-could-replace-de-zerbi-with-the-best-young-coach-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs could replace De Zerbi with the “best young coach in Europe”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It’s fairly feasible that, by the end of the season, we’ve all forgotten what Jason Cundy looks like. That we all actually believe a lopsided Ange Postecoglou now takes his place in the talkSPORT studio, goading Jamie O’Hara with every passing week and every passing Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> defeat.<\/p>\n

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The Lilywhites have now lost three of their opening five games, drawing the other two, and have been left scratching their heads wondering just where their \u00a3300m+ investment went.<\/p>\n

It just about sums things up that the one silver lining is the return of the goals, which came in the late stages to spare some blushes against Villa and leave them with a 3-2 victory. Something has to change. The question is whether it is the manager who must leave.<\/p>\n

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\n De Zerbi is already running out of time at Tottenham<\/strong>
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Whilst Roberto De Zerbi<\/a> is busy going back and forth in a game of public digs with Richarlison, his side are continuing to struggle.<\/p>\n

The truth is that they could use with some of the Brazilian’s grit right now rather than watching on as he reacts to every disappointing moment in De Zerbi’s reign.<\/p>\n

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The goals aren’t the only problem, either. It’s worth remembering that Spurs also spent big to revamp their entire backline in the summer. Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Tosin Adarabioyo all arrived, whilst Micky van de Ven also stayed put. Yet, somehow, the leak remains.<\/p>\n

Van Hecke<\/a> was the biggest concern against Villa. He won just 3\/8 duels on Saturday afternoon. Robertson, meanwhile, was at fault for Johan Manzambi’s opener, and Nicolas Jackson spun Van de Ven for the visitors’ second when Van Hecke also failed to step out. It was shambolic all round.<\/p>\n

De Zerbi’s system is designed to bring risk, but that risk is supposed to bring rewards. The only reward that he may be getting is his P45 and a large payout if things continue, however.<\/p>\n

To say that Spurs have some excellent options to turn to would be some understatement, too.<\/p>\n

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\n How Tottenham could replace De Zerbi<\/strong>
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If Spurs are looking to reignite their attacking spark, then the man for the job is Julian Nagelsmann.<\/p>\n