‘He is the one’: Rio Ferdinand reveals what two players have told him about 43-year-old Spurs manager target
Rio Ferdinand shared on his YouTube channel that the praise Danny Welbeck and Adam Lallana give to Roberto De Zerbi reminds him of the way Chelsea players talked about Jose Mourinho. This statement is likely to draw interest from Tottenham supporters.
At the beginning of the season, when Graham Potter left, Brighton and Hove Albion seemed to be in a dire situation. Hiring De Zerbi was viewed as a risky move. However, it’s easy to overlook this fact now.
TalkSPORT featured a notable remark from Graeme Souness this season in which he expressed skepticism about Brighton’s decision to hire De Zerbi. However, the Italian has effectively silenced his critics by guiding the Seagulls to a successful run in the Premier League this season.
De Zerbi’s accomplishments have not gone unnoticed beyond Brighton in the Premier League. According to a recent report by The Telegraph, Tottenham Hotspur has shown admiration for De Zerbi, particularly in light of concerns about Antonio Conte’s tenure in North London.
If Antonio Conte does depart in the summer or later, Tottenham Hotspur will face a significant decision. However, the club leadership can derive some confidence from Rio Ferdinand’s recent remarks about De Zerbi, which were based on conversations he had with a couple of Brighton players.
“I saw Welbs the other day, and Adam Lallana. And the way they spoke about this guy, I’ve never seen them speak about a manager like that. The last time I saw a player speak about a manager like this was when Mourinho was here at Chelsea,” he told his YouTube channel.
“But, De Zerbi, they’re saying he is the one. The detail he puts in, the players going on the pitch know exactly what they’ve got to do, can change stuff up, making players feel a million dollars.”
It’s not surprising that De Zerbi has turned out to be an excellent choice as a manager for Brighton. The club has a track record of being proficient at finding replacements for their key personnel in recent years. They are likely aware that De Zerbi will attract interest from other clubs, which would be a testament to his performance.
It will be intriguing to see what De Zerbi would do if a club like Tottenham expresses interest in him. Tottenham has significant potential, and it may not be long before De Zerbi’s skills are put to the test. From an external perspective, it seems that Tottenham and Conte may need to part ways this summer.
‘He is the one’: Rio Ferdinand reveals what two players have told him about 43-year-old Spurs manager target
