His side currently are 18th in the table, two points adrift from safety and yet to win a Premier League match in 2026.
The current Spurs head coach will meet his immediate Seagulls successor, Fabian Hurzeler, knowing a win will take the Lilywhites out of the relegation zone
De Zerbi told his Friday afternoon press conference, “I don't know if we will win the game from dinner.
“The food was amazing and, if we win, I am ready to pay every week for one dinner.
“I believe in the people, the human relationship, the spirit and the soul of the players.
“Before we speak about tactical stuff, possession, set-pieces, these things are important, but I work with people.
“I want to see on the pitch, players that help their team-mates towards one target.
“If we don't achieve our target, everyone will lose something in their career.”
De Zerbi will be without captain Cristian Romero, who sustained a season-ending injury away at Sunderland last week.
He insisted the Argentine is a big loss, but his replacement will be up to the task.
De Zerbi said: “First of all, the people have to know he's suffering because of this injury and because he can't play anymore for us in this season.
“He's a great captain for us and for Tottenham.
“We have to be positive, we have Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso, they are very good to play and give us quality with the ball.”
In Romero’s absence, the 46-year-old said he had yet to decide who his captain will be for his weekend clash with the Seagulls.
More positively for De Zerbi and Spurs fans, Bentancur has returned to training and could make an appearance this weekend.
Yves Bissouma is also in contention again, but Tottenham’s No.1 Guglielmo Vicario, will not play.
James Maddison will not be a part of Tottenham’s matchday squad tomorrow, despite being pictured training yesterday.