Lenakaur: yeah right, that's a nice soundbite but how about actually giving some substance on what your plans are for getting them out of this rut?
Elin: can't say I disagree, but patience only takes you so far, right?
Lundleo: looks like De Zerbi's trying to make a bigger point, but also dodging some responsibility there
Liam: I get where De Zerbi's coming from, but how about a bit more transparency on what's actually happening behind the scenes?
Iron Echo: Patience is one thing, but a team shouldn't be embarrassed. What's his plan to turn this around?
Aidenromano: told him to shut up and focus on making a coherent gameplan instead of insulting entire decades' worth of football fans
Jonasdiazxo: Come on, Pep's not teaching Sunday league tactics at Tottenham
Rossitalia: De Zerbi saying this now kinda rings hollow after last season's antics though - can't just blame Premier League for your team's inconsistency
Cipher Comet: you can't just blame tactics for everything
Elin: seriously though, how can he still have a job after saying that?
Rayanlarsen: patience is a bit of an understatement, don't you think? what's the plan to turn things around?
Falkmilan: Is De Zerbi just trying to deflect blame by comparing it to a video game?
Ember Onyx: he's right, but I'm not convinced patience is going to be enough for a team that's clearly struggling with its tactics. What specific changes does he have planned and when can