Ben Jacobs says Tottenham remain calm on De Zerbi despite horrid start

Ben Jacobs gave an update on Roberto De Zerbi’s future at Tottenham Hotspur after a horrid start to the new Premier League season. Speaking on GiveMeSport’s Market Madness podcast, the senior football correspondent said the Italian manager is under mounting pressure in North London.

Club hierarchy stays calm

Jacobs said the club hierarchy remains calm behind the scenes, viewing De Zerbi as a central part of a long‑term project. “Roberto De Zerbi joined on a long‑term project and my feeling with Tottenham is there’s not really a sporting infrastructure in place to make a decision,” he explained. Jacobs stressed that this composure contrasts with the growing scrutiny from supporters and media.

He warned that if the current results continue, “all these well‑run clubs have to think about a succession plan”. Jacobs added he does not expect a surprise departure during the international break, but the manager will know results must improve quickly. He said the club’s patience is finite, and the next few fixtures will be decisive.

The correspondent noted Spurs are still focused on filling key executive roles. “Behind the scenes at Tottenham they are relatively calm and I’m still told the intent is to explore whether another sporting official, a co‑sporting director or some form of senior executive is necessary,” Jacobs said. The search could involve appointing a co‑sporting director to work alongside the existing hierarchy.

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Spurs’ shaky start and future fixtures

Tottenham have played five Premier League matches, recording zero wins, two draws and three losses, with just two goals scored and eight conceded. The summer transfer spend topped £300 million for ten new arrivals, yet the side sit winless near the bottom of the table with only two points. The record shows two draws against unnamed opponents and three defeats, leaving the team with just two points from five games.

Their most recent league defeat was a 3‑2 home loss to Aston Villa, and they exited the League Cup after a 3‑1 loss to Liverpool. De Zerbi acknowledged that integration takes time but insisted results are required quickly when Spurs return from the international break to face Manchester United at Old Trafford. The clash at Old Trafford is scheduled for after the international break, offering De Zerbi a chance to reset the campaign.

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The Italian tactician believes it is only a matter of time before Spurs start scoring and winning. Former Brighton boss Unai Emery also backed De Zerbi, predicting the club will finish the season in the top four. Emery’s confidence reflects a belief that the squad’s quality can translate into a top‑four finish if the form improves.