Players at Tottenham Hotspur have taken a rare step forward, saying the Italian tactician Roberto De Zerbi has delivered the best coaching they’ve experienced in years. The squad collectively feels his methods eclipse the combined influence of former managers Thomas Frank, Ange Postecoglou and Igor Tudor. Their praise arrives as the club seeks consistency after a turbulent season.

Frank’s tenure yielded a Premier League runners‑up finish but faltered in Europe, while Postecoglou’s high‑pressing philosophy produced sporadic sparkle without a stable defensive record. De Zerbi, previously praised for his work at Brighton, brings a possession‑based approach that has already tightened the midfield and revived goal‑scoring confidence among key forwards. In recent games they average 1.8 goals, up from last season.

If De Zerbi sustains this uplift, Tottenham could mount a serious challenge for a top‑four finish and secure a deeper run in the Champions League. The coaching upgrade also eases pressure on the board to splurge in January, allowing them to focus on strategic signings rather than emergency fixes. The squad now believes they are finally heading in the right direction.