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Tottenham are hoping to have a season to remember under Roberto de Zerbi Tottenham fans will not want to remember last season, as the club faced the genuine prospect of being relegated from the Premier League. The Lilywhites failed to get going at all and struggled to produce positive results on a regular basis. There was clearly no game plan in place, while the constant chopping and changing of managers did little to help the players. It can be said that the North Londoners were fortunate to finish just one place above the relegation zone. The Spurs faithful need to thank Roberto de Zerbi for steadying the ship at N17 after taking charge during the business end of the season. The Italian tactician restored belief within the squad, and the players were clearly fighting for the 47-year-old. There was a clear plan in place, while the fans also witnessed notable improvements from the team as a collective unit. The Lilywhites suddenly became a difficult team to break down, with De Zerbi proving to be a clear upgrade on both Igor Tudor and Thomas Frank. The former Marseille boss also secured a long-term contract at Spurs after helping the club avoid relegation. To say that Roberto de Zerbi deserved to continue as the permanent manager at N17 would be an understatement. He ticked all the boxes and was viewed as the ideal candidate to kickstart a new era at Hotspur Way. As a result, the Lewis family also decided to back the Italian tactician in the transfer market by bringing in several top-quality players. Roberto de Zerbi should aim high at Tottenham this season Tottenham have surprised many fans with their ambitious approach this summer. The Lilywhites have signed several top-quality players to strengthen their defence and midfield. They have brought in the likes of Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali to kickstart a new era at N17. As a result, the North Londoners have also become the Premier League’s top spenders this summer, showcasing their intention to back Roberto de Zerbi ahead of the upcoming season. The onus now falls on the Italian tactician to get the best out of his players as Spurs look to compete at the top end of the Premier League table. Darren MacAnthony has now made a bold prediction for the Lilywhites as they continue to improve under De Zerbi. Speaking on talkSPORT, MacAnthony said, “I would say Roberto de Zerbi and the board will be demanding Champions League football. For all the investment and all the talk, you have to back all of this up. I think Spurs’ biggest problem in previous years wasn’t recruitment. That was just one part of it. But mainly it was keeping their players fit. If they can do that over the course of a season because they’re only playing one game a week in domestic cups or Premier League, they should qualify for the Champions League.” Darren MacAnthony believes Roberto de Zerbi will be targeting Champions League qualification this season. However, the pundit also rightly points out that the only way the Lilywhites can achieve that goal is by keeping their key players fit throughout the campaign. The North Londoners only have domestic cup competitions and the Premier League to focus on, giving the players enough time to recover between matches. This could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the key players, allowing them to remain fresh for crucial fixtures. Will we see Roberto de Zerbi make his mark at N17 and help Spurs go toe-to-toe with their rivals throughout the season? Only time will tell.