Victor Wanyama Explains Why Roberto De Zerbi Is the Right Man to Save Tottenham Hotspur

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama has endorsed Roberto De Zerbi as the ideal manager to not only rescue his old club from a relegation battle but also transform them back into a competitive force.

Following the departure of Ange Postecoglou in June 2025, Tottenham Hotspur entered a period of extreme instability that has left the club fighting for its Premier League survival.

The initial appointment of Thomas Frank lasted only eight months, as he was unable to translate his Brentford success to North London and left the team languishing in 16th place.

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Things took a turn for the worse under interim manager Igor Tudor, whose brief 44-day tenure saw the club plummet further toward the relegation zone after losing five of his seven games. Now, Roberto De Zerbi has been tasked with a desperate rescue mission, becoming the club's fourth head coach in less than a year.

Victor Wanyama revealed he has been a long-time admirer of the Italian manager, tracking his progress since his tenure at Sassuolo.

"I have studied him closely. Everywhere he has gone, he has improved teams," Victor Wayama told the Daily Mail.

"I've long admired De Zerbi since I noticed what he was doing with Sassuolo. Look at Shakhtar, Brighton and Marseille. He changes sides, he moulds them so they're not just survivors, they're competitors.

"I firmly believe he is the right man for Tottenham. He can keep them up, 100 per cent. He may need to compromise principles at first, but he is very experienced; he knows what is missing and what is necessary."

The 34-year-old, whose powerful presence in midfield was a key asset for Mauricio Pochettino's side, saw his time at White Hart Lane hampered by a knee injury sustained in a pre-season friendly.

The cartilage damage and subsequent bone bruising sidelined him for four months, and the physical demands of his playing style required careful management for the remainder of his career.

Reflecting on Spurs' current struggles, Victor Wanyama pointed to the club's extensive injury list as a major factor.

"It's been difficult for the coaches at Tottenham this season because of the amount of injuries they have had," he explained. "They have had 10 to 15 players out at different times and that certainly didn't help."

"If they can get Kudus, Maddison and Bentancur back they can play a big part in turning it around. Also getting Solanke back into a rhythm. It will make them much more solid as a unit when they have that threat."

Wanyama, who was in London for Spurs' loss to Liverpool in December, plans to attend more matches to support the team during the tense season finale.

He cherishes his time at the club, citing the Champions League final in Madrid and scoring one of the last goals at the old White Hart Lane as career highlights, alongside his formidable midfield partnership with Mousa Dembele.

"I still keep in touch with some of the medical staff at Spurs and people who work in the offices," Wanyama said. "Hopefully, I'll be over for the Brighton game to support them."

Having already earned his UEFA B Licence in Northern Ireland, Victor Wanyama, who announced his retirement from professional football on Friday, is now working towards his A Licence and has initiated talks with London-based clubs about starting his coaching journey at the academy level.