De Zerbi vows big‑brother role after 1‑0 loss
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- Roberto De Zerbi says he needs to be a “big brother” and “father” figure to Tottenham players after a 1‑0 defeat at Sunderland.
- Tottenham is in the bottom three of the Premier League after the 1‑0 loss at Sunderland.
Why it matters: De Zerbi’s pledge to be a “big brother” and “father” signals a shift from tactical coaching to personal mentorship as Tottenham battles a bottom‑three slump after the Sunderland loss. The manager’s new role directly addresses player guidance during the club’s early struggles under his tenure.
