Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison credits Roberto De Zerbi’s impact with helping the club avoid a disastrous slide in the Premier League. Multiple outlets report that Tottenham were near the relegation zone before De Zerbi’s first matches, and that the team’s position improves under his early work. Maddison describes De Zerbi as passionate and relentless in his approach, saying the manager helped restore belief within the squad. He also highlights the significance of the turnaround in securing survival rather than facing relegation.

The reports add that De Zerbi’s influence is echoed by Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who is referenced alongside Maddison in praising the Italian’s role in the club’s recovery. While the accounts emphasize different phrasing—such as “saved from disaster” and “passion”—they converge on the same broad narrative: Spurs’ performance improves after De Zerbi takes charge, leading to Premier League survival. The combined coverage portrays De Zerbi’s methods as a key factor in the club’s momentum shift during the crucial part of the season.