Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi has sought to temper expectations ahead of his first game in charge, insisting he is "not better" than his predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor. In a surprising move, the Italian tactician has been appointed to steer the Premier League strugglers away from the drop zone, and he appears to be downplaying his own impact. Roberto de Zerbi, 47, has built a reputation as a shrewd and innovative coach, with a proven track record in the Italian league and at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. Prior to his appointment at Tottenham, de Zerbi won the Serie A title with Sassuolo in 2021 and led Brighton to a respectable mid-table finish in his second season in charge. A master tactician with a keen eye for talent, de Zerbi has earned praise for his ability to get the best out of his players. Tottenham's season has been marred by inconsistency and poor form, with the team currently sitting 17th in the Premier League table. Despite boasting a talented squad, the north Londoners have struggled to find cohesion and consistency under Frank and Tudor, who were both expected to lead the team to European qualification. With just 10 points from their last 12 games, Tottenham are facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation, and de Zerbi will be under immense pressure to turn things around.