Tottenham Hotspur has had a difficult start to their Premier League season, earning just two points from a possible 15. After spending over £300 million on transfers during the summer, the team currently finds itself at the bottom of the league following a disappointing winless streak. Their latest setback was a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa, which has exacerbated fan frustration.
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On talkSPORT's Saturday Session, pundit Ade Oladipo pointed out the manager's temperament, describing Roberto De Zerbi as volatile and angry. Oladipo expressed doubt about De Zerbi's ability to turn the situation around, suggesting that rather than staying, the manager might wait to be dismissed due to the financial security that entails.
Charlie Austin echoed these sentiments, questioning De Zerbi's qualifications for the role. He asked what had been achieved by the former Shakhtar Donetsk and Brighton manager to justify the confidence placed in him. Austin urged Spurs fans to consider what evidence exists that De Zerbi can improve the team's performance, adding that there has been little to support such optimism.
Austin also criticized the current squad, contrasting their commitment to that of Newcastle United, who recently beat Tottenham 2-0. He lamented the lack of players willing to demonstrate dedication and resolve, asking, "Tell me the players in that Spurs dressing room that are going to run through a brick wall for him. I'm not seeing it."
With three weeks off during the international break, Tottenham will be looking to regroup before facing Manchester United at Old Trafford on October 10. A positive result is crucial for De Zerbi to alleviate growing pressure and lift the team out of the relegation zone.