Going into his first full season in charge, Roberto de Zerbi shouldn't be too daunted by Tottenham's opening games.
Of course, much will depend on the club's summer recruitment with regards to how strong the squad is heading into their first run of fixtures.
But there is a willingness internally to invest heavily into the playing squad which, at the very least, bodes well for the start of the season.
On paper, the opening game at Brentford won't daunt De Zerbi or his players - though, under Keith Andrews, the Bees were among the Premier League's most improved teams last season.
After that, supporters will look at the following games against Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United and Everton as winnable.
So, following last season's dreadful Premier League campaign, De Zerbi will surely view his team's start as an opportunity to get some early points on the board - and, of course, garner some early momentum.