De Zerbi boasts about being Italy’s best as Spurs face disgrace

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi sparked fresh controversy on Saturday after his side were held to a goalless draw by Everton, claiming he could become ‘the best coach in Italy’ while a pundit branded the team's lack of goals a disgrace.

Spending spree fails to spark goals

Tottenham backed De Zerbi heavily in the summer transfer window, spending over £330million and breaking their transfer record twice. Mateus Fernandes arrived on a club‑record £85m deal before the £100m capture of Sandro Tonali eclipsed it. The latest EPL News, Fixtures, Results, Squad and Stats all underline Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles.

The club sit 17th in the EPL and have gone four league matches without a win or a goal. Supporters are uneasy after consecutive 17th‑placed finishes in the last two seasons, and the goalless draw with Everton extended the barren run.

In his post‑match press conference De Zerbi hit back at criticism, saying: “In Italy, for example, now, I should be the best coach, no?” He added, “Two games, two clean sheets, or no? Tomorrow, what do you write? Clean sheet or no goals?” The manager apologised for the result but insisted the team had played together.

Players urged to confront scoring crisis

’ Ashley Young labelled Spurs’ lack of attacking output a ‘disgrace’, warning that “six hours and we’ve not scored a goal? It’s a disgrace.” He called for a big conversation among the players, urging them to take responsibility for the failure to create chances.

Spurs chiefs have reportedly reached a decision on whether they will sack De Zerbi at this early stage of the campaign, adding further uncertainty to the club’s direction.

The outcome of that decision remains unknown, leaving Tottenham Hotspur’s future trajectory and De Zerbi’s fate unresolved.