Roberto De Zerbi stance on Tottenham job revealed after Thomas Frank sacking | Football
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Thomas Frank was sacked as Tottenham’s manager on Wednesday following a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, which marked eight consecutive winless matches. Roberto De Zerbi emerged as the early frontrunner for the role, with the club set to search for a replacement before their next match against Arsenal in twelve days.
Roberto De Zerbi would be ‘open’ to the possibility of replacing Thomas Frank at Tottenham after the Dane’s sacking, according to reports. Frank was relieved of his duties on Wednesday morning following a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday, which marked the club’s eighth consecutive Premier League match without a win. This development is significant as Tottenham now sits only five points above the relegation zone.
Thomas Frank’s dismissal comes amid a string of injuries that have left his squad depleted. Following the recent results, Tottenham has chosen to part ways with the former Brentford manager and is commencing the search for his successor. With no FA Cup match scheduled this weekend, Tottenham has a 12-day window to appoint a new manager before facing arch-rivals Arsenal in their next league fixture.
Possible interim appointment while searching for successor
Early indications suggest that Tottenham may consider appointing an interim manager for the remainder of the season, mirroring Manchester United’s recent strategy, with a view to securing a permanent manager in the summer. Bookmakers have made De Zerbi the early frontrunner for the role, following his departure from Olympique de Marseille.
Roberto De Zerbi’s managerial credentials
The Italian manager has previously guided Brighton to their first Europa League qualification and helped Marseille finish second in Ligue 1 last season. His availability could attract Tottenham’s senior hierarchy, especially as he was considered for the managerial position prior to Ange Postecoglou’s appointment.
De Zerbi has expressed a willingness to consider the Spurs role, having previously held reservations about the club’s management structure. Football journalist Alex Crook noted, “Both of those are no longer part of the day-to-day running of the football club, and I’m told De Zerbi would potentially be more open to taking the Tottenham job.”
In contrast, former Tottenham player Danny Murphy expressed concerns regarding De Zerbi’s potential appointment, cautioning against long-term thinking at a time when the club needs immediate stability to avoid relegation.
Tottenham is yet to confirm their intentions regarding Frank’s replacement, with their next fixture against Arsenal continuing to be a pressing concern for the club.