

Jermain Defoe has backed Roberto De Zerbi to keep relegation-threatened Tottenham in the Premier League after being dazzled by the Italian's slick style of football.

The appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur is already proving to be controversial.

De Zerbi is Tottenham's third manager of a turbulent season. Why have Spurs turned to him, and is his playing style suited to battle against the drop?

For Tottenham fans, the team's nosedive towards the relegation zone has forced them to think the unthinkable - are they really going to be relegated?

New Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi has already been dealt an injury blow after midfielder Pape Sarr was unable to feature for Senegal in their friendly with Gambia.
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