Tottenham players have returned from their first training session under Roberto De Zerbi with “rave reviews,” sparking a much-needed wave of optimism at a club currently fighting for its Premier League survival.

The 46-year-old Italian, who signed a five-year contract earlier this week to succeed Igor Tudor, took to the grass at Hotspur Way for the first time on Friday.

According to football.london, the impact was immediate, with the players appearing to buy into De Zerbi’s high-intensity methods from the opening minute.

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Tottenham players left impressed with Roberto De Zerbi

As per the report from Alasdair Gold, the atmosphere at the North London club has shifted overnight.

One senior player reportedly described the session as “outstanding” to close friends and others provided glowing feedback regarding the ‘level of the work’.

Footage released by the club also showed the former Brighton boss working closely with young talents like Lucas Bergvall, Mathys Tel, who returned to training following an injury, and Archie Gray.

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