De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups

Tottenham Hotspur have turned to Roberto De Zerbi in a bid to rescue their Premier League status, appointing the Italian as manager on Tuesday with the club mired in relegation danger. The move has sparked immediate resistance from supporters’ groups, angered by De Zerbi’s previous public backing of a player whose actions remain a point of contention among the fan base. The club, currently threatened by the drop, confirmed the appointment without addressing the supporters’ concerns, setting the stage for a tense first few days at the helm for the new head coach.