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De Zerbi uses Italian team building technique at troubled Tottenham
TL;DR
Roberto De Zerbi is implementing an Italian team-building exercise at Tottenham Hotspur as they struggle in the Premier League relegation zone. This marks his attempt to unify the team amid a challenging season.
Key points
- Roberto De Zerbi is the third coach at Tottenham this season.
- Tottenham is in the Premier League relegation zone.
- De Zerbi is using an Italian team-building exercise.
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De Zerbi uses Italian team building technique at troubled Tottenham
Roberto De Zerbi is using a traditional Italian team-building exercise with Tottenham Hotspur, even though a similar approach already failed for Igor Tudor.
The Italian coach has become the third different boss at Spurs during this cursed campaign, and with his team in the Premier League relegation zone, is trying everything to get them working together quicker.
De Zerbi takes Tottenham out to dinner
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, shakes hands with Richarlison after the Premier League match between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium of Light on April 12, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
According to Telegraph Sport, De Zerbi took the entire squad out to dinner at Bacchanalia restaurant in Mayfair this week.
This is a common tactic used in Italian football to build team spirit, both during moments of crisis and in general during a season.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso tried it with players when he was not given time for traditional training get togethers.
Former Juventus, and coach Tudor learned the approach in Serie A too and tried it with Tottenham in February, but to limited results, as he parted company with the club after failing to win a single Premier League game.
Q&A
What team-building technique is De Zerbi using at Tottenham?
De Zerbi is using a traditional Italian team-building exercise to foster unity among the players.
Why is De Zerbi focusing on team-building at Tottenham?
De Zerbi is focusing on team-building because Tottenham is currently in the Premier League relegation zone and needs to improve team cohesion.
How many coaches have managed Tottenham this season?
Roberto De Zerbi is the third different coach to manage Tottenham during this troubled campaign.
