Roberto de Zerbi’s aggressive recruitment drive has drawn sharp criticism, with pundit Rory Smith saying the manager has “almost made a rod for his own back” by loading the squad with a high volume of new arrivals this season.
Following a relegation battle last season, Tottenham Hotspur embarked on a massive summer overhaul, registering 13 fresh signings in an effort to strengthen the north London side.
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Smith added on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club that while he does not expect Tottenham to finish bottom, it is unsurprising that a team fielding eight or nine new players struggles to find its footing.
