Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterTwenty-nine year-old Neal Maupay worked under Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille and believes Spurs fans can be optimistic of a much better campaign in the Italians first full season in charge.He told FourFourTwo: I've got to say I've got big hopes for him and Tottenham next season. I've played for him for a season and a half, and I believe he will be a top manager in the world in a few years time. I'm convinced of that.The interview with Neal was arranged by YRDS.Neal Maupay is a fan of Spurs coach Roberto De ZerbiThe hardest part for me was to keep Tottenham in the Premier League. Now he has the time to build the squad he wants, and get the injured players back. Having a full preseason of work will be hugely important too, because hes very detailed and it takes time to implement his ideas.He's very detailed, and at Marseille it took us three or four months to start to be on the same page. Then all of a sudden, everything became easier for us as players. You may like Roberto De Zerbi's first three Tottenham Hotspur signings revealed Spurs players stunned by what Roberto De Zerbi has already done at training ground Spurs are always shopping just below the top level Harry Redknapp on how Tottenham Hotspur and Roberto de Zerbi can avoid another horror season next term Buy an A1 version of FourFourTwo's World Cup wall chart HERE!Large A1 Football Wall Chart with Space for Scores and Predictions: Designed for easy viewing and interaction with room to write results and build predictionsView DealSo, I think they will be a dangerous team next season. I dont know to what extent, but I dont see them having as tough a season as they just had.Maupays own future is up in the air at the moment after his loan spell at Sevilla came to an end, and the strikers understanding is that the LaLiga club will not take up the option to turn this into a permanent deal.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.They [Sevilla] said they have a lot of things to fix, and Sergio Ramos was in discussions to buy the club.There's a lot going on behind the scenes, and I believe that theyre not planning to bring me back there or take the option [to buy].Im still contracted with Marseille right now, but I dont know what will happen. They just changed the sporting director and there is expected to be a new manager as well. What to read next What were Roberto De Zerbi's first seven games at other clubs like? Tottenham Hotspur ready to complete straightforward first summer signing: report Tottenham Hotspur report: Roberto De Zerbi names first signing in Spurs meeting, as revolution begins One thing I can say is, I feel really good after my experience in Sevilla. I am in good shape, I feel confident and I'm still very, very, very hungry to play.And why not in England? I believe Ive benefitted from my experience in France, and in Sevilla, and England is where I feel really at my best.The country, and the English culture is made for me really so, who knows?I would be more than happy to be back. But if I have to stay, Marseille is the biggest club in France, so well see. I can't predict the future, but either way I'm hungry for more.As for the immediate future, the striker will have his eyes peeled on the World Cup and feels that reigning European champions Spain will be the ones to beat in North America.I see Spain as a really, really strong team. Maybe the best team in a tournament. I think the way that they've been playing for many years now means that everyone's on the same page.That's pretty hard to do with national teams, because they only get to see each other every couple of months and for just a few days. So it's not easy to build a chemistry, but they have that.The France squad is stacked. When you look at the names on paper, I would love us to win again. Big, big hugs go to [Kylian] Mbappe for the season hes had at Real Madrid. It's been difficult for him, and he hasn't won any trophies. With that in mind, I think hell be very hungry to bring back another World Cup.And then there is England. Every World Cup and international tournament, you wonder if its coming home or not. I guess we have to see. There have been some strong players that have been left home.I think [Thomas] Tuchel is a good manager, and they will be a strong team as well.TOPICSTottenham HotspurPremier LeagueLa LigaJames Hilsum
