Tottenham sit just one point outside the relegation zone with seven games of the Premier League season remaining. De Zerbi replaces Igor Tudor, whose interim reign lasted just seven games after Spurs crashed out of the Champions League and fell ever closer to the Premier League drop zone. Just a few years ago they were Champions League regulars under former manager Mauricio Pochettino, reaching the final in 2019. But the warning signs of a battle for survival were there as Ange Postecoglou was dismissed despite victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final after finishing 17th in the Premier League. Thomas Frank was appointed as the Australian's successor, but the Dane was sacked in February after a run of two wins in 17 league games and replaced by Tudor.

Source: Standard Digital April 01, 2026 09:15 UTC