Tottenham’s start to the 2026-27 Premier League campaign went from bad to worse as they were beaten 3-2 by Aston Villa at home.
Unai Emery’s side hadn’t won a game in the competition this season but produced a clinical display in front of goal to secure all three points on their travels.
Roberto De Zerbi is now under pressure as Tottenham head into the international break in the relegation zone.
But despite their situation, Fabrizio Romano confirms his position at the club is safe for the time being.
Tottenham have no plans to sack Roberto De Zerbi
“Tottenham decided to back Roberto De Zerbi in the summer by trusting his ideas,” began Romano on his YouTube channel.
“Obviously everything was not possible, but it was still a very ambitious market, a very expensive market.
“When I say not everything, for example, Cody Gakpo, top target, but was no longer available.
“And then more things they wanted to do, but it’s normal. At no club do they complete the perfect market. But still, big investments and top players signed.
“So, the message from Tottenham, as of today, remains a message of confidence in Roberto De Zerbi. So at the moment I don’t have any indication of Tottenham exploring different ways.
“I’m told that Tottenham still believe in the manager. I’m told Tottenham knew it was going to take time.
“It’s not a switch you make from 17th in the league, saving from relegation in the final game of the season, to Champions League spots just because you spend big money.”
Granted, De Zerbi deserves time and talks of sacking him shouldn’t even be entertained at this point.
However, the Italian needs to get his ideas across to his players ASAP and get some points on the board as that familiar, sinking feeling of being dragged into a relegation battle has already returned just weeks into the new season.
