Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham-linked manager could reunite with Evan Ferguson, he got the best out of him
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Former Brighton manager De Zerbi appears to have emerged as the leading candidate to replace him, with talks advancing. The Italian had initially been reluctant to join before the end of the season, but he now appears willing to step in at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Tottenham’s next manager will be faced with the immediate task of reuniting a broken squad ahead of seven key games to keep them in the Premier League. 📋 Tottenham Hotspur Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Spurs dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions.
VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Evan Ferguson thrived under Roberto De ZerbiEvan Ferguson has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a significant ankle injury while on loan with Roma.The 21-year-old had hoped to kick-start his career after being reduced largely to appearances off the bench during the first half of last season at Brighton. The Ireland international had broken through under De Zerbi, scoring 10 goals across all competitions as an 18-year-old.Ferguson enjoyed further minutes under the Italian in the next season, and scored six goals before his season was ended early by a cruciate ligament tear.The 21-year-old has failed to reach those initial numbers since, but with De Zerbi reportedly set to join Tottenham, there could be an opportunity this season.
The Lilywhites are in need of a striker, and should their potential new manager be able to get Ferguson back to his best, they would be gaining a top player.What Ferguson said about De Zerbi It is unclear whether Ferguson’s failure to find form in the years since De Zerbi left Brighton is down to the change in tactical approach or coaching style. He loves the game, he’s very passionate about it, I think that definitely helps.“We train tactics most days, so you know what you’re doing (when you go on the pitch).” 📋 Tottenham Hotspur Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Spurs dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions.