Tottenham Consider Shock Roberto De Zerbi Sack Just Five Games Into Season

Roberto De Zerbi's position at Tottenham has come under scrutiny after a winless opening to the Premier League season, with reports suggesting the club's hierarchy have discussed the possibility of a change. However, more recent reports indicate that Spurs currently have no plans to sack the Italian, despite sitting bottom of the table after five matches.

Roberto De Zerbi is facing growing pressure at Tottenham after a disastrous opening to the new Premier League campaign, although the club are reportedly not yet prepared to end his tenure.

Tottenham have taken only two points from their first five league matches and suffered a 3–2 home defeat against Aston Villa in their latest fixture. The result left Spurs at the bottom of the Premier League table, increasing scrutiny on De Zerbi just months after he helped the club avoid relegation.

The situation is particularly striking because Tottenham invested more than £300 million during the summer transfer window, giving De Zerbi significant backing as the club attempted to rebuild after finishing 17th last season.

Pressure Builds After Winless Start

Tottenham's inability to win any of their opening five league matches has inevitably raised questions around De Zerbi's position.

Spurs have recorded two draws and three defeats, leaving them at the foot of the table. Their latest setback against Aston Villa was particularly damaging after they surrendered a three-goal deficit before late goals gave them hope of a comeback.

The poor start has created an uncomfortable atmosphere around the club despite the scale of the summer rebuild.

Tottenham Reportedly Still Back De Zerbi

Despite the growing speculation, reports from TEAMtalk indicate that Tottenham's hierarchy remain firmly behind De Zerbi and have no immediate plans to replace him.

The report says the club remain convinced that the Italian is the right manager to turn the situation around, with one source describing him as the man Tottenham still believe can deliver the required improvement.

Fabrizio Romano has also reported that Tottenham continue to have confidence in De Zerbi and understand that transforming a side that finished 17th last season will require time rather than an instant turnaround.

Heavy Summer Spending Raises Expectations

The pressure on De Zerbi has been intensified by Tottenham's activity in the transfer market.

Spurs spent more than £300 million on a major squad overhaul, bringing in players including Sandro Tonali, Savinho and Mateus Fernandes. The investment created expectations that Tottenham would make significant progress after their difficult previous campaign.

However, integrating a large number of new players into a different tactical system can take time, and the club's reported position is that De Zerbi deserves the opportunity to make those changes work.

De Zerbi Admits He Has Seen Fragility

The manager himself has made unusually frank comments about Tottenham's performances.

After the defeat to Aston Villa, De Zerbi described his team as “so fragile” and “so inconsistent”, admitting that he had never experienced a team like it during his 14 years as a coach. He also questioned the leadership within the squad and called for stronger personalities to take responsibility.

Those comments have inevitably added to the discussion surrounding his future, but they also demonstrate that De Zerbi recognises the problems facing his team.

Why A Managerial Change Would Be A Major Decision

Removing De Zerbi after only five league matches would represent another major change for a club that has experienced considerable managerial instability in recent seasons.

De Zerbi only took charge towards the end of last season and guided Tottenham away from relegation, earning 11 points from his final seven league matches. He was then given substantial backing during the summer as part of a longer-term rebuilding project.

That context is central to the debate over his future. A poor start has created immediate pressure, but the club's reported belief is that changing managers again could undermine the longer-term project they committed to during the summer.

The Next Phase Will Test Tottenham's Patience

For now, the evidence points towards Tottenham continuing with De Zerbi rather than making an immediate managerial change.

The three-week international break gives the Italian an opportunity to work with his squad and address the defensive, tactical and consistency problems exposed during the opening weeks of the campaign. Reports suggest that the club expect improvements when Premier League football resumes.

However, the pressure will inevitably increase if Tottenham's results remain poor. The coming fixtures could therefore become increasingly important in determining whether the club's current support for De Zerbi remains unchanged.

For a manager backed with significant financial investment, the challenge is now clear: turn Tottenham's considerable summer spending into consistent performances and results before the growing speculation becomes impossible to ignore.