Roberto De Zerbi apologises for Mason Greenwood comments in first Spurs interview

'I am sorry if I offended anyone’s feeling with this subject matter – I have a daughter and I’m very sensitive to these things, and I always have been,' he said. 

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has rowed back on his support of Mason Greenwood. Pic: Nigel French/PA

New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has apologised for his past comments on Marseille forward Mason Greenwood and insisted he would never intentionally downplay the issue of violence against women.

Spurs turned to De Zerbi after interim head coach Igor Tudor was sacked on Sunday with the Premier League outfit in 17th position and only one point above the bottom three after a disastrous campaign.