Van de Ven optimistic about Spurs' entertaining style under De Zerbi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Micky van de Ven expressed confidence that Tottenham will play more entertaining football this season under new manager Roberto de Zerbi. Following a tumultuous season with three managers, including a brief stint by Thomas Frank, the team is focusing on an offensive style that could improve fan connection. Van de Ven noted De Zerbi’s passion and energy have positively impacted the squad, which has benefitted from a full pre-season to incorporate his tactics.
- •Micky van de Ven believes Tottenham will play better football this season.
- •Roberto de Zerbi is the team's new manager, replacing Thomas Frank.
- •Last season, Spurs had three different managers in under a year.
- •Van de Ven highlights the importance of a full pre-season for strategies.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Van de Ven opens up on De Zerbi’s system, insists Tottenham fans will witness ‘more enjoyable’ football
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Van de Ven expects Spurs to 'be more enjoyable for people to watch'
"Tottenham had three managers last season, with Thomas Frank lasting less than eight months before being sacked. Frank struggled to connect with the Spurs fans and was criticised for playing with a "safety-first" approach. Micky van de Ven believes Roberto de Zerbi will have the team playing better football, helped by the new signings and a full pre-season to drill the squad.
"Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven believes supporters will see a far more exciting brand of football under new manager Roberto De Zerbi.The defender, who had been heavily linked with a move ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:25 AMVan de Ven opens up on De Zerbi’s system, insists Tottenham fans will witness ‘more enjoyable’ football
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven believes supporters will see a far more exciting brand of football under new manager Roberto De Zerbi.The defender, who had been heavily linked with a move ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:11 PMVan de Ven expects Spurs to 'be more enjoyable for people to watch'
Tottenham had three managers last season, with Thomas Frank lasting less than eight months before being sacked. Frank struggled to connect with the Spurs fans and was criticised for playing with a "safety-first" approach. Micky van de Ven believes Roberto de Zerbi will have the team playing better football, helped by the new signings and a full pre-season to drill the squad.
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