Tottenham's chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has publicly backed head coach Roberto de Zerbi despite the club's alarming start to the Premier League season, according to BBC News.
Spurs sit bottom of the table after taking just two points from their first five fixtures, with struggles also evident in other competitions this term. Despite the grim results, Venkatesham said he has been "encouraged by aspects of the underlying performances," suggesting the club's hierarchy sees signs of progress beneath the poor outcomes.
The vote of confidence comes amid growing scrutiny on De Zerbi, who took charge in the summer but has yet to find his footing in north London. With pressure mounting from supporters and pundits alike, Venkatesham's comments appear designed to steady the ship and give the Italian coach room to implement his methods without the threat of an early managerial crisis.
Whether patience from the boardroom translates into results on the pitch remains to be seen, but for now, Tottenham's hierarchy is standing firmly behind De Zerbi as they look to turn around a troubling start to the campaign.