At 00:30 on 30 August (CEST), Tottenham Hotspur will host Newcastle United in Round 2 of the Premier League. Following the expiration of a media blackout, a secret section of Roberto De Zerbi's post-match press conference was revealed. This article is the second part of that content.
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I didn't expect to discover any secrets, but can you tell us if they (the board) still have ambitions? What have they said that gives you confidence? Have you discussed transfer plans with them?
No, we discussed those things because it's a normal relationship. We had dinner with Vinay (CEO Venkatasham) and John (Director of Football Lange) before the Chelsea match last season, and discussed management, final market planning during the last few days of the transfer window, player fitness, and tactics for the coming three to four days. These are part of my job. Nothing more than that.
But to be honest, I have a good relationship with everyone. I've never pushed hard... this might be the first time I haven't pushed hard to improve the team. They are the ones pushing. The ownership is pushing hard to bring in top players. For example, John Lange has done an excellent job presenting ideas and concepts, and so has Vinay. I remember when we signed Tonali, he video called me. I was on holiday at the time, and he was very happy, laughing.
Because the transfer market isn't my private business. I work for Tottenham, to make Tottenham better than the last two seasons. In these two seasons, it's not that "Roberto wants these players" — no. Roberto works for Tottenham, and like the board, the staff, and the players, he wants to build the best team possible.
Can I ask another question about home form? Last season Tottenham's Premier League performance at home was very poor. What have you done to change that?
I read about that in reports. For me, I haven't done anything because I just took over and have played three home games — two draws and one big win. I can only speak to the period since I took over, not before. We played Brighton, Leeds United, and Everton. The Brighton game was probably our best performance at home. We lost two points against Leeds United, and although it wasn't a perfect game, it was enough to win. And against Everton — that was a very special day for me, both in memory and in my life. I wouldn't change anything since I took over.
We won the League Cup two days ago. Yes, we may have conceded in the Cup, I wasn't very happy with that, but in terms of performance and game quality, it was excellent. We have to consider that many players were involved. Yes, but if these are very good players, isn't that good news? I guided the team to victory from the sidelines once, and I can't comment on what happened before I took over. That wouldn't be appropriate. I think there were different coaches, different problems, and a different atmosphere at that time. I don't really know what happened during that period.
Regarding home form, Roberto, do you think your football philosophy — controlling possession, dominating the game, controlling tempo, and creating many chances — suits playing at home?
Yes, I think that's part of it, an important part. Another part, which may be even more important, is the mentality the players show from the start of the match. Because I think if we start well, the fans will be with us. The fans are our 12th player. Otherwise, even though this is an excellent stadium and the club has great history, the memories in this stadium are different from other stadiums. But if you want to be at a big club, this is the price you pay.
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