De Zerbi under fire after Spurs' worst start

After three defeats and two draws, Tottenham sit in 18th place, the first relegation spot, with a goal difference of -6, the worst start to a season since 2008‑2009. The 2‑3 home loss to Aston Villa has intensified the pressure on manager Roberto De Zerbi.

The London club now occupies the first relegation place, 18th in the English Premier League table, with a goal difference of -6. This record, three defeats and two draws, represents the Spurs' worst start to a season since 2008‑2009, when they had only a -3 goal difference.

Flaws pointed out by De Zerbi

During the press conference, Roberto De Zerbi did not spare Mateus Fernandes. “I did not like Mateus’s performance today. We need him to give more,” he said, highlighting his dissatisfaction with the 22‑year‑old midfielder.

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The Italian coach also criticised the way his team conceded goals. He reminded that “we knew it before the match, because this season Aston Villa play 86 % more long balls than last season,” and that this had been mentioned yesterday and two days ago.

To hope for a first Premier League win, the Spurs will have to wait until the end of the international break, which will start at the end of the weekend and last three weeks. The next meeting is set for October 10 on the pitch of Manchester United.

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In the meantime, De Zerbi’s position remains uncertain, the club wondering whether he will be dismissed during the break. This uncertainty reflects the fragility of his authority amid the current crisis.