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Tottenham midfielder Conor Gallagher has opened up about the transformative impact Roberto De Zerbi has had on the club since taking the reins during a turbulent season.
The England international believes the Italian’s unique approach has been the catalyst for their recent rise out of the Premier League relegation zone.
De Zerbi brings his personal touch
Spurs have picked up seven points from their first three games under the Italian manager, giving their Premier League survival hopes a significant boost.
Following a crucial 2-1 win over Aston Villa, midfielder Gallagher highlighted the manager’s commitment to individual development as a driving force behind their improved form.
“The coach has been brilliant for us. He has brought the team together,” the 26-year-old told reporters, referring to the atmosphere inside the locker room.
“He’s really worked with the players individually with one-on-one meetings and one-on-one talks, trying to get that faith and trust back in the players. He’s done it with me and it’s made a big difference. I know he’s done it with a lot of other guys.”
Conor Gallagher Tottenham GFX (Getty/OBJECTIVE)
Rediscovering Chelsea form at Spurs
Former Chelsea player Gallagher, who joined Spurs from Atletico Madrid in January and scored his first goal for the club at Villa Park, revealed that De Zerbi has been using his past successes to motivate him.
The Italian tactician specifically referenced Gallagher’s peak years in west London to remind the player of his inherent quality during these high-pressure months.
“He just reminds me of when I was at my best. He said that second season at Chelsea, when I had a really good season, he just reminded me of that player,” Gallagher explained. “He wants me to be like that again and not forget how good I can be.”
Unit in training camp
The tactical change has been as important as the mental one, and Gallagher noted that De Zerbi’s meticulous nature on the training pitch has ensured the entire team is moving in the same direction.
Back-to-back wins against Wolves and Aston Villa suggest the message is finally being received loud and clear by a group that seemed disjointed at the start of the campaign.
Reflecting on their collective progress, Gallagher said: “As a team too, all the work they have put in on the training pitch and in the meeting rooms has been fantastic and everyone is on the same page.”
Focus turns to Leeds clash
Despite the optimism surrounding recent results, Gallagher is under no illusions about the challenges that lie ahead.
Tottenham have managed to climb out of the bottom three, but the gap remains narrow and the pressure remains high ahead of their next game against Leeds.
“There is still a lot of work to do,” warned the midfielder. “We are totally focused on the next game, I hope we play the same game and another victory.”
