Spurs gamble on creative but combative De Zerbi conjuring up an escape plan

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With seven games to save their status, Tottenham’s owners have taken risk on a gifted coach who favours tough love With seven games to save their status, Tottenham’s owners have taken risk on a gifted coach who favours tough love It is ironic that the man who has appointed Roberto De Zerbi to be Tottenham manager, just as the club faces its most critical seven games this century, is also partially responsible for one of the most successful managerial recruitments in Mikel Arteta, albeit for