Roberto De Zerbi, newly departed Marseille boss, has become the odds-on favourite to replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham. Punters should expect Tottenham’s odds to shorten and markets for “next manager” and Spurs’ short-term results (win/over goals) to move quickly — consider smaller, value bets until an appointment is official.
De Zerbi emerges as early favourite to replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham
Roberto De Zerbi has left Olympique de Marseille after just over 18 months in charge and is now the leading candidate to take over at Tottenham Hotspur. Marseille finished fourth in Ligue 1 after 21 matches, 12 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain, and De Zerbi’s final game was a heavy 5-0 defeat at PSG.
Tottenham part company with Thomas Frank
Tottenham have dismissed head coach Thomas Frank, who had succeeded Ange Postecoglou over the summer. Frank leaves Spurs hovering in 16th place in the Premier League, just five points clear of the relegation zone.
Other managerial names in the frame
Enzo Maresca has been mentioned as an alternative candidate. Mauricio Pochettino’s name has also surfaced, but he is currently committed to the United States men’s national team and is not expected to depart before the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Sergio Conceição has been linked with the Marseille vacancy created by De Zerbi’s exit.
Tactical outlook and immediate impact
De Zerbi’s teams are known for proactive, attacking football and quick transitional play. If appointed, expect Tottenham’s style and selection to shift toward higher possession and more emphasis on pressing and chance creation — changes that could alter Spurs’ short-term form and goalscoring profile.
Betting implications and practical tips for punters
Expect rapid market movement in the “next Tottenham manager” betting and short-term match markets. Key implications:
- Manager markets: De Zerbi’s odds are likely to shorten immediately; small, early-value bets may pay off but wait for confirmation before large stakes.
- Match markets: If De Zerbi is appointed, Spurs’ odds in win markets may shorten and over-goals markets could become more attractive given his attacking tendencies.
- Futures: Consider cautious exposure on Spurs to climb the table if you believe in a quick tactical turnaround, but hedge for volatility during the managerial transition.
Monitor official club announcements and injury news before committing significant stakes; market lines can shift dramatically once a deal is confirmed.
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Roberto De Zerbi is the early favourite to replace Thomas Frank as head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, just a few hours after his departure from Olympique de Marseille was confirmed.De Zerbi and Maresca ...
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