Roberto de Zerbi faces criticism for Tottenham's poor performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Roberto de Zerbi has drawn scrutiny for Tottenham's performance after five games without a win in the Premier League, leaving the team bottom of the table. The Spurs made significant signings this summer, bringing in 13 new players following a relegation battle last season. Rory Smith from The Observer noted that this influx of new talent might have led to disorganization, complicating team cohesion. Despite the changes, pundits, including Chris Sutton and Nedum Onuoha, argue that the players should deliver better results and cannot use the need for time to gel as an excuse. The team's struggles raise questions about the effectiveness of the transfer strategy and De Zerbi's management approach.
- •Tottenham is currently last in the Premier League with just two points.
- •The team added 13 new players in a bid to improve after last season's struggles.
- •Critics express concern over the lack of on-field organization and performance.
- •De Zerbi's management style and player integration are under scrutiny.
- •After five games, Tottenham seeks to address its poor start to the season.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi 'made a rod for his own back' with signings
"The Observer's Rory Smith says Roberto de Zerbi has "almost made a rod for his own back" this season by signing so many players in the transfer window. Following a relegation battle last season, there was a vast summer of recruitment in north London, with 13 players joining. "I don't think Tottenham should be bottom [of the table], but I don't think it's a shock that a team with eight or nine new signings on the pitch doesn't know what it's doing," said Smith on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
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