De Zerbi hailed by ex-CEO for what he did when the final whistle blew in Tottenham vs Chelsea

De Zerbi praised for letting players celebrate with fans after Chelsea win, helping rebuild confidence in the dressing room.

Roberto De Zerbi is earning plaudits for his man-management after Tottenham's 2-0 victory at Chelsea last weekend. Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness highlighted the manager's tactical awareness in heading down the tunnel quickly after the final whistle, allowing his players to take the applause from supporters and share in the moment. Wyness believes this decision was clever management, giving the players credit for the win at a time when confidence has been low.

The victory was Spurs' second consecutive Premier League win, lifting them to 14th in the table and removing significant pressure from the squad. Wyness noted that the atmosphere in the dressing room and training ground has improved considerably, with players now looking forward to matches rather than dreading them.

However, there was a concern from the Chelsea match: James Maddison picked up a groin injury during the game. Former Tottenham scout Mick Brown expressed worry about Maddison's long-term availability, given he has only recently returned from a lengthy ACL lay-off and continues to struggle with fitness issues.