'I played for Roberto De Zerbi and Jurgen Klopp - they're more similar than you think'

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13:32, Thu, Apr 2, 2026 Updated: 13:32, Thu, Apr 2, 2026 Roberto De Zerbi has been ushered in as Spurs' new boss (Image: Getty)One former Premier League ace who played under Roberto De Zerbi has likened the new Tottenham boss to Jurgen Klopp. Speaking on talkSPORT’s breakfast show, the ex-Southampton ace said: "I just think they're very, very fortunate.

I just know they're going to be in for a rollercoaster, but a great one…"Roberto's an extremely smart man. I have no doubt he'd be able to emulate that at Spurs."Luckily for Roberto, he might not know that but he's one of the most inspirational managers and people there is, in my opinion.

After five minutes of him speaking in our first meeting when he joined Brighton, I was on board."Roberto De Zerbi has been likened to Jurgen Klopp (Image: Getty)Before joining Brighton, Lallana made 178 appearances for Liverpool, most of which came under the tutelage of Klopp. Likening the German to De Zerbi, he added: "I always compared him (De Zerbi) with Jurgen, actually."Probably just the passion that they both possess for the game.