Maddison excited by De Zerbi era as Spurs build for new season

July 28 : Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison said he is excited to work under new manager Roberto De Zerbi and believes the Italian's attacking approach will be a good fit for his game as the club prepares for a new Premier League campaign.De Zerbi, 47, took charge in March after interim coach Igor Tudor was sacked and guided Spurs to Premier League safety, with the club finishing 17th after a final-day win over Everton."The manager is very clear. The goals are to be better, to play better football, to be passionate and to be proud to play for this club," Maddison, 29, told reporters on Tuesday. "If we listen to his style, principles, if we keep the short-term targets of trying to be better and trying to implement the way he'll play, the long-term targets will be better in the lon