Chelsea interim boss Frank Lampard has heaped praise on to Tottenham Hotspur manager target Roberto De Zerbi.
Journalist Dean Jones had made a claim on Thursday that despite the Italian getting into a row with Cristian Stellini on Sunday, he could still get the Spurs job.
As Tottenham Hotspur continue to keep an eye out for a new manager, Frank Lampard has reserved special praise for Roberto De Zerbi.
Frank Lampard praises Tottenham manager target Roberto De Zerbi
The former Sassuolo tactician has done a remarkable job at Brighton & Hove Albion, who sit as high as in 7th place, despite Graham Potter’s exit mid-season.
In fact, Seagulls midfielder Yasir Ayari has gone as far as to refer to De Zerbi as the ‘world’s best coach’, which is one hell of a statement to make.
As Chelsea gear themselves up to face Brighton, Frank Lampard revealed how highly he rates Tottenham manager target Roberto De Zerbi.
“Really good”, he told Football.London. “Certain style and identity. Worked with Graham there before, then he’s taken it on with his touches and stability. Really good team offensively and defensively. Very, very tough match. We’ll have to physically compete.”
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As the 43-year-old has already displayed at the Amex Arena, he is incredibly innovative tactically while being well capable of embedding his vision instantaneously.
Frank Lampard, amongst many is a huge admirer of Roberto De Zerbi, who could do exactly the same if he becomes the next Tottenham manager.
De Zerbi has managed to take a brilliant Brighton side to another level, while fixing their age-old problems in front of goal with the snap of a finger.
The highly-rated coach could do the same at a goal-shy Spurs, whilst improving their personnel at hand to unforeseen levels.
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