Tottenham's chief executive, Vinai Venkatesham, has given his backing to manager Roberto De Zerbi, despite the club's challenging start to the new Premier League campaign. Spurs currently sit at the bottom of the table, having secured just two points from their opening five fixtures.
Venkatesham, speaking at a Fan Advisory Board meeting last week, acknowledged the disappointment regarding the current points total. However, he highlighted the team's "underlying performances," noting that Tottenham created numerous scoring opportunities in matches against Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Everton.
The club underwent significant changes over the summer, with over £380 million invested in new signings and the departure of established senior players. Venkatesham expressed confidence in De Zerbi, the new players, and the changes made, stating that these adjustments might take time to fully take effect.
Venkatesham also outlined financial constraints affecting the club, noting that Tottenham has not recorded a profit since 2019 and that costs are rising due to investment in the men's team. He also confirmed "significant changes" to the club's performance team to address high injury numbers and improvements to training facilities.