ROBERTO DE ZERBI could make some changes to how Tottenham line-up should he be the replacement for Igor Tudor.
The to be the third manager in charge in N17 after the sackings of and Tudor.
Roberto De Zerbi could be the next Tottenham managerCredit: Getty
Spurs are trying to replace the sacked Igor TudorCredit: AFP
, 46, is open to a five-year contract with after initial reservations about taking charge mid-season.
The will need to have a quick impact if handed the job.
Spurs could be in the bottom three by the next time they take to the pitch.
If beat Wolves on April 10, then Spurs will be 18th for their match against two days later.
De Zerbi could be boosted by the return of key players such as , and Rodrigo Bentancur.
The trio are hoping to be fit for the clash away at the Stadium of Light.
In Tudor’s last game as Spurs match the team started with a 4-4-2 but were defeated 3-0 by .
De Zerbi’s preferred formation is a 4-2-3-1, which would benefit from the return of Bentancur.
The Uruguayan could partner either Archie Gray or Pape Matar Sarr
in the middle of the pitch.
Kudus and Tel would strengthen the attacking options with the Ghananian taking up the right-wing role.
Tel could also add some extra competition for the misfiring and .
The formation is not the only one used by De Zerbi as his Marseille side would often switch into a 3-2-5 when in possession and even a crazy looking 3-1-6 when in the final third.
The attacking emphasis could be what Tottenham need to start gaining points in the Premier League again.
Mohammed Kudus could be back to face SunderlandCredit: Getty
The club have now won a match since December and are winless in 13 games.
With the defence struggling to keep goals out De Zerbi could opt to try and outscore rivals in the final seven games of the season.
This means later in games he could introduce the forwards such as and Richarlison.
Instead of taking off other forwards for them, he could replace some defensive options to add to the firepower.
However, the club will likely be without , , and for the remainder of the season.
De Zerbi will also be hoping that has had a quick recovery from his hernia surgery.
Spurs simply need to match the points tally West Ham win in order to stay in the top-flight thanks to their superior goal difference.
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