James Maddison and Conor Gallagher credit Roberto De Zerbi's appointment for saving Tottenham from Premier League relegation. De Zerbi's tactical tweaks and focus on player confidence revitalized the team after a poor run under Igor Tudor.
Roberto De Zerbi described Tottenham's successful fight against relegation as the highlight of his career, calling it their "biggest achievement". Defender Micky van de Ven admitted it was "embarrassing" to have to fight until the final day.
Tottenham Hotspur secured their Premier League status on the final day, avoiding relegation after a tense match. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's arrival has brought a sense of optimism, with fans hoping this close call signals a new, more successful chapter for the club.
Tottenham Hotspur secured Premier League survival on the final day, avoiding relegation despite a poor season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's arrival offers hope for a "new history" for the club, with a focus on rebuilding and European qualification next season.
Tottenham secured Premier League survival on the final day, narrowly avoiding relegation with a tense 1-0 victory over Everton. Despite a dominant first half and an early goal from João Palhinha, Spurs endured a nervy second half and extensive stoppage time, with West Ham's simultaneous goals adding to the drama.
Roberto De Zerbi reaffirms his commitment to Tottenham Hotspur, even if they face relegation. Leicester City confirms 10 player departures due to expiring contracts. French basketball star Victor Wembanyama reveals a deep passion for astrophysics.
Roberto De Zerbi reaffirms commitment to Tottenham Hotspur, even if they face relegation. Meanwhile, French basketball star Victor Wembanyama reveals a deep fascination with astrophysics and space exploration, drawing parallels between cosmic ambition and his on-court aspirations.
Roberto De Zerbi reaffirms commitment to Tottenham Hotspur, even if they are relegated from the Premier League. Meanwhile, Leicester City confirms 10 players will leave after their contracts expire, including captain Ricardo Pereira.
Roberto De Zerbi has warned Tottenham players that their futures at the club are at stake in the upcoming match against Everton. He reaffirmed his commitment to stay if the team is relegated for the first time since 1977, emphasizing the need for players to manage pressure and find inner strength.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended Cristian Romero's decision to travel to Argentina for his boyhood club's match instead of attending Spurs' crucial final game, stating the move was sanctioned by the medical department and that Romero's absence would not impact the team's ability to avoid relegation.
Roberto De Zerbi believes Tottenham's final-day relegation showdown against Everton is more crucial than last season's Europa League final, emphasizing the importance of club dignity and pride over trophies. Spurs need a draw to secure their Premier League status.
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi sees rival fans' desire for the club's relegation as a significant motivation to secure Premier League survival. With Spurs needing just a point from their final two games, de Zerbi urged his players to embrace the pressure and rivalry.
Roberto De Zerbi aims to use the idea that 'everyone wants Tottenham relegated' as motivation for his players ahead of their crucial match against Chelsea. Spurs need a draw to secure Premier League survival, despite their poor record at Stamford Bridge.
Andrea Maldera, former assistant to Roberto De Zerbi, has been appointed as the new head coach of Ukraine's national football team. He is the first foreign coach to hold the position and previously worked with the team under Andriy Shevchenko.
Spurs hit the self-destruct button once more to leave Roberto De Zerbi frustrated as fight to avoid relegation looks set to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Tottenham hit the self-destruct button once more to leave Roberto de Zerbi frustrated as fight to avoid relegation looks set to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Tottenham two points ahead of 18th-placed West Ham‘We can’t forget what was the situation just 15 days ago’Roberto De Zerbi vowed that Tottenham will take their relegation battle to the wire after their hopes of staying up were dented by a frustrating 1-1 draw with Leeds.The north Londoners looked set to move four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games to play after a brilliant goal from Mathys Tel set them on the path to a first home win in the league since 6 December. However Tel ruined a good night’s work when he gave away a penalty with a wild foul on Ethan Ampadu, allowing Dominic Calvert-Lewin to equalise from the spot. Continue reading...
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi says his players are good enough to stay up after their draw with Leeds United leaves them two points clear above the relegation zone with two games to play.
The story should have been about Mathys Tel deciding it was time to unfurl the brilliance that took the French forward to Bayern Munich when he was a teenager. Tottenham were closing in on survival when the 21-year-old broke the deadlock against Leeds United but Roberto De Zerbi has been in north London long enough to know nothing is straightforward when his team play at home.Disaster was on the way, Tel’s wild challenge on Ethan Ampadu allowing Dominic Calvert-Lewin to equalise from the spot. Tottenham, who have not won at home in the league since December, had missed the chance to move four points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games to play. It is likely that this shootout for survival with West Ham will come down to whether Tottenham can win when they host Everton on the final day. Continue reading...
⚽️ Premier League updates from 8pm BST⚽️ Kinsky exorcises demons after Atlético debacle | Mail SimonNo messing about, here are today’s teams:Tottenham Hotspur: Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Joao Palhinha, Bentancur, Muani, Gallagher, Tel, Richarlison. Subs: Austin, Dragusin, Bissouma, Maddison, Gray, Bergvall, Spence, Sarr, Souza.Leeds: Darlow, Justin, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka, James, Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson. Subs: Lucas Perri, Longstaff, Piroe, Nmecha, Bornauw, Byram, Gnonto, Chadwick, Lienou.Referee: Jarred Gillett.When Antonin Kinsky had his Madrid episode, there was an assumption that he would not play again for Tottenham this season. And maybe not the next one, either. The 23-year-old goalkeeper would have to rebuild himself elsewhere, probably on loan. Perhaps, given the scale of the horror against Atlético in the Champions League last 16 first leg on 10 March – and there really is no need to rake over the details – a permanent transfer may have been an option.Kinsky’s comeback has been extraordinary; an inspiration to everybody at the club. With the first-choice selection, Guglielmo Vicario, undergoing hernia surgery towards the end of March, Roberto De Zerbi has counted on the Czech in each of his four matches in charge. The manager has not been let down. Continue reading...
Goalkeeper has begun to rebuild his reputation under Roberto De Zerbi, whose attitude has helped Spurs in fight for Premier League survivalWhen Antonin Kinsky had his Madrid episode, there was an assumption that he would not play again for Tottenham this season. And maybe not the next one, either. The 23-year-old goalkeeper would have to rebuild himself elsewhere, probably on loan. Perhaps, given the scale of the horror against Atlético in the Champions League last 16 first leg on 10 March – and there really is no need to rake over the details – a permanent transfer may have been an option.Kinsky’s comeback has been extraordinary; an inspiration to everybody at the club. With the first-choice selection, Guglielmo Vicario, undergoing hernia surgery towards the end of March, Roberto De Zerbi has counted on the Czech in each of his four matches in charge. The manager has not been let down. Continue reading...
Spurs fired survival chances with 2-1 win over Villa‘It was a great first XI,’ says Tottenham managerRoberto De Zerbi has rubbished the notion that Tottenham’s vital win at Aston Villa on Sunday was down to them facing heavily-rotated opposition. Spurs’s 2-1 success moved them above West Ham and out of the relegation zone with three matches to play, but much of the reaction focused on how Unai Emery made seven changes to his lineup.Emery made the decision after Villa’s Europa League semi-final first leg at Nottingham Forest last Thursday. De Zerbi preferred to talk up a fine performance from his side that has given them hope they can preserve their Premier League status. Spurs are next in action at home to Leeds on Monday. West Ham entertain Arsenal on Sunday. Continue reading...
BBC Sport tactics expert Umir Irfan looks at how Roberto de Zerbi has revived Premier League strugglers Tottenham.
Tottenham Hotspur secured a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park, moving them out of the Premier League relegation zone. Manager Roberto De Zerbi stated his players "cannot be happy yet" following the win.
