Roberto De Zerbi Spurs fans were given an apology when the new manager made a statement on previous remarks made on Mason Greenwood. The Tottenham Hotspur coach, who recently changed his coach to an Italian, made it clear that he would never underestimate such violence on women.
At Marseille, De Zerbi called Greenwood a good man who had paid well to have past events. These statements were criticized by some fan groups of Spurs before he was appointed. The message it gave on accountability and sensitivity was a concern to its supporters.
The objective of the statement by De Zerbi was to console fans and the general population. He emphasized that his words were never meant to excuse or minimise past wrongdoing.
This apology shows how hard the modern football managers have it to strike the right balance between media attention and personal views. Tottenham Hotspur fans demand not only tactically proficient leaders, but also socially responsible leaders. The way that De Zerbi will manage the backlash will be closely monitored in the next few weeks.
Team dynamics and perception by the people is important as Spurs head to the season with a new manager. Analysts say that De Zerbi has the capacity to relate with the players but is transparent with the fans and this will be crucial in his tenure. His apology can be regarded as a step towards winning the trust of the club and the community.
Finally, the supporters of Roberto De Zerbi Spurs will be seeking some consistency on and off the field. The way he handles sensitive issues in future might determine his legacy at Tottenham.
