De Zerbi 'made a rod for his own back' with signings
The Observer's Rory Smith says Roberto de Zerbi has "almost made a rod for his own back" this season by signing so many players in the transfer window. Following a relegation battle last season, there was a vast summer of recruitment in north London, with 13 players joining. "I don't think Tottenham should be bottom [of the table], but I don't think it's a shock that a team with eight or nine new…
Roberto de Zerbi's decision to sign a multitude of players during the transfer window has come back to haunt him, according to various pundits and former players. The North London club, who faced relegation last season, made 13 signings in the summer, but these efforts have not translated into improved results. Standing at the bottom of the Premier League table after just five games with only two points gained, Tottenham's performance has been a cause for concern.
Rory Smith from The Observer suggests that the club should not be bottom of the table, but acknowledges that a team with numerous new signings may struggle to gel. Chris Sutton from BBC Sport further believes that de Zerbi should be getting better results from the group of players he has brought in, as the manager consistently criticizes the team's performance.
Even former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha agrees that the club cannot use the excuse that new signings need time to adapt, arguing that they should be performing better given the quality of the signings. Onuoha maintains that the team should have won more games and scored more goals based on their profiles, implying that de Zerbi's managerial decisions have been lacking.
In conclusion, while the influx of new players can lead to success, it ultimately depends on the quality of those players and the manager's ability to implement a successful strategy.
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