Tottenham bottom of Premier League despite £300m summer spend, De Zerbi says he's 'not angry'
Tottenham Hotspur find themselves at the foot of the Premier League standings despite a lavish summer outlay of around £300m on new signings. The heavy investment was expected to propel Spurs up the table, but results have gone the other way. Manager De Zerbi has struck a calm tone in his response, stating he is 'not angry' and pointing to the longer-term nature of the rebuild. The situation raises questions about squad integration, tactical fit, and whether the club's recruitment strategy is delivering on the pitch.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukBottom of the table after a £300m outlay is the kind of contradiction that turns a season into a referendum on recruitment, not just coaching. De Zerbi's calm public stance suggests he is buying himself time — and perhaps reminding the fanbase and board that a squad rebuilt at this scale rarely clicks immediately. For followers of Spurs, the interesting subplot is which summer signings are underperforming and whether the tactical system can absorb so many new pieces at once.
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