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Listen in the appWe’re joined by journalist and broadcaster Julien Laurens to dig into Tottenham’s appointment of Roberto De Zerbi and why it feels both exciting and slightly terrifying. We talk through his time at Marseille, why his football can be brilliant, why things so often turn volatile around him, and whether Spurs have just hired a genius or lit the fuse on another explosion. There’s loads in here on his tactical demands, his clashes with players and the press, his need for control, and which Spurs players might thrive or struggle under him. A proper deep dive into one of the most fascinating managers in football.
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"S3E44 | Inside De Zerbi’s Marseille with Julien Laurens" is an episode of The Lab (Tottenham Hotspur Podcast). Runtime 36 min. Published April 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.