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Maddison praises De Zerbi as ideal coach for Spurs' future

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:54 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Maddison praises De Zerbi as ideal coach for Spurs' future

Summary

James Maddison expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season under Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi, emphasizing that De Zerbi's attacking philosophy aligns with his playing style. Maddison, who missed most of last season due to a knee injury, noted the need for Tottenham to improve after ending last season in 17th place. De Zerbi, who took charge in March, has begun overhauling the squad with significant summer signings, aiming to build a more competitive team. Tottenham recently secured a 2-0 victory against Auckland FC in their pre-season opener and will face Sydney FC next before the Premier League season begins on August 22 against Brentford.

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By the Numbers

•Maddison calls De Zerbi an attacking coach suited to his style.
•Tottenham aims for improvement after narrowly avoiding relegation last season.
•De Zerbi started reshaping the squad with key signings this summer.
•Tottenham won their pre-season opener 2-0 against Auckland FC.
•Next match is against Sydney FC before the Premier League opener.

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4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs' Maddison says De Zerbi is the right coach for his game

What they're saying

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Tottenham midfielder James Maddison on Tuesday praised Roberto De Zerbi as the type of attacking coach that suited his game and said he was "excited" by what lay ahead.He's very attacking, and I'm really excited."
— Yahoo Sports

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