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Cristian Romero has shown his true colours, much to the disgust of the Tottenham Hotspur fans.

Spurs need everyone on board on Sunday, everyone pulling in the right direction for what Roberto De Zerbi described as bigger than last year's Europa League final win.

And he's not wrong.

De Zerbi said: "Sunday is the final for Tottenham. ​Not Bilbao against Manchester United. The most important game ​is Sunday.

"Now we play for something more than a ⁠trophy. This is for the pride of the club and history. A trophy you can win and ​get one trophy more but this is more important. This is about dignity."

There are nine different scenarios for the final day of the Premier League

Tottenham are in a fight for their Premier League lives. Spurs have been a top flight club since 1978, a founding member of the Premier League, one of the so-called big six.

But if they lose to Everton on Sunday and West Ham beat Leeds United, the Lilywhites will be relegated to the Championship.

There are nine different scenarios for the two crucial matches on the final day of the season and only in one of them do Tottenham go down. It is in their hands to get out of the mess they have put themselves in.

The players are not wholly to blame. Big questions need to be asked in the close season of the powers that be behind the scenes and protests against the ownership are planned for after the final whistle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - regardless of the outcome.

But the players have to take responsibility at 4pm on Sunday and get the job done come what may.

Romero may be injured and unable to contribute, but the leader, the club captain, the man everyone in the squad looks to should be going through the pain with his teammates, kicking every ball, heading every ball, winning every tackle with them from the sidelines. But he won't.

Why not? Because he's out of the country, back in his homeland of Argentina, watching his boyhood club Belgrano in their final match of the season against River Plate.

It's a huge match for them, the Argentine Primera Division final. But the club he plays for now, the club that pays his wages, the club for whom he was handed the great honour of being club captain are also involved in a huge match with desperate consequences.

The fact he will not be in north London on Sunday is an absolute disgrace. De Zerbi said he "100%" understands the fans' frustrations that Romero will not be present for the game but also said that the Argentine has "been correct with me from when I started to now".

Romero tears were not for Tottenham Hotspur

When he went off injured in tears in that game with Sunderland that ended his season, I cynically felt the tears were selfish ones and not for Tottenham, that he was upset he might miss the World Cup. Turns out I was right.

If Romero cared about the club he would be here on Sunday. Everyone knows how important this game is.

There is a common consensus that he will leave this summer, a gentleman's agreement if you will that he will be allowed to go should an adequate offer come in. Something in the region of £50million to £60million should do it.

He is clearly a hugely talented player - a World Cup winner no less, but as everyone has seen, he can be a liability at times and selling for a good fee is the right move all round.

Spurs will go on without him and probably be better off. He has played his last game for the club, but he's not the only one.

De Zerbi needs a complete reset and refresh this summer and plenty more mist follow Romero out of the door.

Ben Davies and Yves Bissouma have already played this last games for the club, with their contracts ending this summer and neither likely to play any part on Sunday.

Guglielmo Vicario is another who has probably played his last game too. It would be a surprise to see him replace Antonin Kinsky for the final game of the season.

More players need to follow Romero out of the Tottenham exit door

Radu Dragusin needs to go, he's not up to par and will be replaced this summer, while Pape Matar Sarr should probably move on for his own sake too. It's also time for Richarlison to depart, hopefully after doing what he did so well at Sunday's opponents Everton in the past and scoring a goal to rescue Tottenham from the brink of humiliation.

Joao Palhinha has been hit and miss and while De Zerbi has admitted he wants to sign him permanently, I'm not so sure he's worth the money to be spent on him with the likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall waiting in the wings. Don't get me started on fellow loanee Randal Kolo Muani...his time should have been up weeks ago.

Romero has to go. Thanks for everything you've done, but you've tarnished your reputation right at the death. And eight players need to follow him out of the door and never play for Spurs again.

Tottenham Hotspur are less than 48 hours away from knowing whether they will be a Premier League club next season or not.

Tottenham missed the chance to wrap up the survival battle ahead of the final day of the campaign after their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea on Tuesday night, but they remain favourites to preserve their top-flight status ahead of West Ham United.

Spurs lie two points above the 18th-placed Hammers with a far superior goal difference, meaning a draw at home to Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday will be enough to avoid a disastrous demotion to the Championship.

West Ham know they have to beat a Leeds United side who are unbeaten in their previous eight Premier League matches, and then hope former boss David Moyes does them a favour by leading the Toffees to victory in north London.

Injury issues have meant that Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has had to use Richarlison, Randal Kolo Muani and Mathys Tel as his front three in recent weeks, but the Italian has been boosted by the return of Dominic Solanke for the visit of the Merseyside outfit, while James Maddison is also able to play minutes.

Cristian Romero Has to Leave This Summer

It has been confirmed that Tottenham captain Cristian Romero will be in Argentina on Sunday for one of the club's biggest Premier League matches in years.

The 28-year-old was already set to miss the game because of injury as he battles to be ready for the World Cup, but now he looks set to be in his homeland rather than in London this weekend.

South American football expert Tim Vickery told talkSPORT on Thursday that Romero will attend his former side Belgrano's final against River Plate instead on Sunday.

It's not a great look for the skipper to not be present for such a big match in Spurs' history, as he still could have made a big impact in the dressing room and on the side of the pitch even if he can't play.

Reports earlier in 2026 from Argentina said that a decision has already been made that Romero will leave Tottenham this summer, and this will only fuel those stories.

Even if they remain in the Premier League, they need to get rid of the centre-back who clearly isn't as committed as he should be.

Kolo Muani Must Never Wear Tottenham Shirt Again

Romero isn't the only senior Tottenham player who should never wear the shirt again, with Kolo Muani needing to join him in that category after Sunday's match with Everton.

While the France international did make a positive impact during Spurs' Champions League campaign this term, it has been a different story in the Premier League.

The experienced forward has one goal and one assist in 29 top flight appearances for the north Londoners in 2026-27, and put in another miserable display in the defeat to Chelsea during the week.

The Premier League relegation battle comes down to the final day of the season.

Two teams have been relegated for some time, with Wolves and Burnley both cut adrift from the rest of the teams in the division, but the third relegation spot has been unknown.

Earlier in the campaign it looked as if it would be either West Ham or Nottingham Forest that would follow those two to the Championship, but both enjoyed a resurgence and Tottenham were dragged into the battle at the bottom.

Tottenham have the edge going into the final day of the Premier League

Now, going into the final day, it is between the Hammers and Spurs to see who will face relegation to the second tier, with Tottenham outside the bottom three, leading West Ham by two points and with a much healthier goal difference.

Spurs host Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, knowing they only need a point to secure their survival. West Ham, meanwhile, are also at home, playing host to Leeds United and the only way the Hammers avoid relegation is by beating the Whites and Spurs losing to the Toffees.

Any other results and Spurs breathe a sigh of relief and stay up, meaning they are favourites to avoid the drop on a massive final day of action in the Premier League.

Speaking after the defeat to Chelsea on Tuesday night - when Spurs could have secured safety with a point - recently returned from injury James Maddison called Tottenham's plight "embarrassing".

He said: "We have to give everything for the club, for the badge, for the fans. It's a bit embarrassing that we're in this position. We're going to need our fans, who were unbelievable tonight. I think we have the best away following in the league.”

Former Spurs star has his say on the Premier League relegation battle

So who goes down?

Former Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy admitted he had a "bad feeling". Giving his prediction to Talksport, he said: "

"I think it will be a tiny margin on the day, a lot will depend on Tottenham's start to the game, I think if they were to go a goal down, the nerves would kick in. One of Tottenham's biggest problems is their creativity, chances, they can't score goals!

"I think West Ham will beat Leeds and I've got a bad feeling here. I want Tottenham to stay up but I've got a bad feeling they're going to go."

All of the final day games are played simultaneously at 4pm on Sunday, meaning it is going to be a dramatic day at the bottom of the table.

One Tottenham star suffered a broken jaw in their previous game against Chelsea, prompting concerns about his availability to face Everton this weekend, as David Ornstein provides an update.

Tottenham are in a battle against West Ham to avoid being relegated from the Premier League. The Hammers need to pick up all three points in order to stand a chance of avoiding the drop, but even a win might not be enough for West Ham.

Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi will need everyone available this weekend as Tottenham prepare to face Everton at home.

It's a crucial game for the North London club, with a win being enough to secure their Premier League status this time. With a superior goal difference, a draw against Everton should also be enough for them to avoid relegation.

Tottenham Star Suffers Broken Jaw

According to a report from The Athletic's David Ornstein, Tottenham defender Djed Spence suffered a broken jaw after a collision with Liam Delap last weekend.

Spence is expected to be available to face Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, although he's expected to wear a protective mask.

Although West Ham fans may have got excited about the prospect of a Spurs player becoming injured before this weekend, it's not news they should be celebrating. It appears Spence could still play in the game.

Romero One Player Who Won't be Attending

One player who won't be attending Tottenham's game against Everton on Sunday is captain Cristian Romero. Reports have claimed that the Argentine defender is set to travel back to his home country to see his boyhood club Belgrano play in their final against River Plate rather than attending Spurs' huge relegation battle game.

It's an interesting decision from Romero, considering it's such a huge game for Tottenham, and he is the one player who should be looking to support his side. It will be interesting to discover whether Tottenham and their supporters are happy about this decision, as the club captain is exactly who they need in the dressing room supporting the team.

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero reportedly won't be at their game against Everton on Sunday, despite it being their biggest game of the season.

Spurs go into the weekend two points above West Ham United in the relegation battle. If they lose to the Toffees and the Hammers secure three points, they'll be relegated to the Championship.

A point should be enough for Tottenham to secure their Premier League status due to having a superior goal difference to West Ham.

Despite Spurs being in the driving seat, Romero deciding not to attend the game is a huge move from the Argentine defender.

Whether this has been green-lit by Roberto De Zerbi remains to be seen, but the Italian manager is surely going to be disappointed in his decision.

Romero Won't Attend Tottenham vs Everton

According to journalist Tim Vickery, Romero won't be attending Tottenham's crucial game against Everton this weekend.

That is because the Argentine defender will be travelling back to his home country to watch his boyhood club Belgrano in the final against River Plate.

It will certainly come as a shock to Spurs supporters that Romero won't be in attendance. The Argentine defender is currently out injured, so he's under no obligation to attend the game.

That doesn't mean that it's the right decision, however.

Tottenham Should be Fuming With Romero

Both Tottenham and their supporters should be absolutely fuming with the decision made by Romero to not attend the game against Everton.

It is one of their biggest games in their recent history, which could impact the club significantly over the next few years.

The captain of a team should be there, regardless of being injured, helping out in the dressing room during team talks and simply supporting the side in such a crucial match.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham have allowed Romero to do this, or if he's decided on his own accord. It would be a huge surprise if the club were willing to support him in his decision.

Tottenham are showing an interest in signing a new striker ahead of the summer transfer window as they look to improve on two dismal seasons in the Premier League.

Spurs are in desperate need of reinforcements as they look to start climbing up the table again after being involved in two relegation battles.

Last season, Tottenham managed to finish just above the relegation zone in the Premier League, and they now sit in the same position, in 17th heading into the final game.

The north London outfit should only need a point to guarantee safety this weekend, due to their superior goal difference, as they host Everton on Sunday.

Tottenham Eyeing Striker Signing

According to reports in Portugal, Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis ahead of the summer transfer window, with the forward reportedly having an £87m release clause.

Spurs face competition from a host of clubs for the signature of Pavlidis, who has scored 30 goals in all competitions this season, including AC Milan and Roma.

Benfica are open to allowing Pavlidis to leave the club in the summer transfer window, but they won't let him go on the cheap.

It's claimed that after paying £15m to bring him to the club, Benfica are looking for a sizeable offer to allow him to depart.

As it stands, no club has made a formal offer to try to prise Pavlidis away from the Portuguese outfit, with it just being considered interest at the moment.

Spurs are one of multiple sides showing an interest in the striker, and it will be interesting to see if they make an official move when the market opens.

Tottenham Need Striker Addition

There's certainly an argument to suggest that Tottenham need to bring in a new striker in the summer transfer window.

Dominic Solanke has struggled with injuries and hasn't been able to produce the form he did at Bournemouth since arriving at Spurs.

Richarlison has also struggled fitness-wise, despite showing he's a capable Premier League striker when fit. Randal Kolo Muani joined the club on loan, but he's yet to earn a permanent move to North London.

Signing a new striker could be one of Tottenham's priorities heading into the summer, but it's unclear who is going to be their number one target.

We still do not know in which division Tottenham will be playing their football next season.

Spurs have had big chances to pick up vital points in recent weeks to all-but guarantee their survival in the Premier League.

Mathys Tel gave away a needless penalty against Leeds United at home to draw 1-1, having led 1-0 through the same player's wonder goal. Then, on Tuesday night, Spurs gifted Chelsea a second goal when 1-0 down at Stamford Bridge, and despite a Richarlison goal, it was too big a mountain to climb, losing 2-1.

Spurs could be safe from Premier League relegation already

The extra two points from the Leeds clash or a point against Chelsea would see them safe from the threat of relegation. Instead, they head into the final day of the 2025/26 campaign needing a result against Everton to stave off a first demotion since 1977.

The 2025/26 campaign has been an unmitigated disaster, with three different managers sitting in the dugout and Spurs set to finish in the bottom four of the table for the second season running.

New head coach Roberto De Zerbi has some big decisions to make in the summer, but first he needs to guide his team to a point or more in the final match of the season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

A number of players will be departing N17 no matter what happens on the final day. Ben Davies and Yves Bissouma are both out of contract, while loanees Joao Palhinha and Randal Kolo Muani will head back to parent clubs Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain respectively. It remains to be seen if De Zerbi will make a move to sign either permanently, although Palhinha is the more likely to turn his loan move permanent, with fan feeling towards Kolo Muani not good at all, particularly after his horrendous showing against Chelsea.

GIVEMESPORT understands there is a general feeling that Guglielmo Vicario and Cristian Romero will be allowed to leave, should the right offers come in for them, but there is sure to be more upheaval in the playing squad too.

De Zerbi has been forced to use certain players more than he might have liked due to the club's awful injury record this season and one of those players who he has had to trust could be axed moving forward.

Danso has accepted his back-up role at Tottenham this season

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Kevin Danso has been a steady pair of hands to call upon in the absence of Romero and Micky van de Ven through injuries, not just this season but last, always putting in a solid display when called upon, rarely letting the team down - that mistake that cost Spurs three points against Brighton & Hove Albion apart.

However, while it is unlikely he will be moved on in the summer transfer window, his role in the side may once again diminish.

Danso accepted his role as back-up to Romero and van de Ven when he said: "That's part of being at a top club that's at the top of world football, like Spurs is. You have players in every position that are top, top quality.

"Micky and Cuti [Romero] are exactly that. I understand that and I'm very realistic. My role is to just play as best as possible, try and get in the team. If not, also understand that's part of football. I believe in myself. You've got competition, you've just got to deal with it the best you can."

With Romero likely to leave, Danso might expect to become first choice, although if Spurs stay in the top flight they have an agreement in place to sign Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth that might push him back down the pecking order.

And there is an argument that he should probably remain as a back-up defender anyway.

The game against Chelsea highlighted how he may not be suited to De Zerbi's football. So far it has been all about getting results to stay in the division, but come next season, if Spurs are a Premier League club, De Zerbi will want to fully put his stamp on the squad and get them playing his aggressive brand of attacking football from back to front.

Kevin Danso's stats show how good a defender he is

Danso had more touches (94) than any other player on the pitch on Tuesday night, but never really looked comfortable on the ball against the Blues, having to recover from poor touches a number of times. He was successful with 93% of his passes - mostly short to van de Ven or midfielders Palhinha and Bentancur - but only one of his long balls was successful.

He lost two of his six duels and interestingly only made one tackle in the 90 minutes.

The stats from Tuesday do not actually look too damning, but that is mainly from a defensive point of view and his presence and how he is perceived on the pitch makes you question whether or not he fits into De Zerbi's style of football.

The Italian is likely to adopt a high-risk, high-reward philosophy, asking his defenders to start attacks, but also be responsible for stopping the opposition from making any in-roads themselves.

Danso's numbers suggest he can do the latter comfortably, but whether the man whom former boss Thomas Frank described as "underrated" can adapt to deliver on the former, that is a non-negotiable of De Zerbi, remains to be seen.

Former Tottenham and England star Glenn Hoddle has recounted the time he received 26 stitches for a clash with the toughest opponent he faced in his career.

The 68-year-old had an illustrious playing career, featuring over 350 times for Spurs, along with 53 caps for England, and spells with Monaco, Swindon, and Chelsea.

Hoddle's success translated onto the managerial stage, taking on his former sides Swindon, Chelsea, and Tottenham from the dugout, as well as the England national team, Southampton, and Wolves.

While he is now known for his time as a pundit, the former star has reflected on his career, with one player named as the toughest he faced.

Glenn Hoddle's Toughest Opponent

During his playing days, Hoddle faced off with plenty of tricky opponents, but one was tougher in the physical sense than a lot of the others he took on.

The 68-year-old recently discussed his career with the i Paper, citing Jiri Sloup as the one he struggled against the most, receiving stitches from the encounter. He said:

"The toughest opponent I faced was a player called Jiri Sloup I’ve got 26 stitches in my forehead to tell you about him.

"It was the second leg of the UEFA Cup tie against Bohemians Praha, and it was pretty evident after two minutes this fellow was trying to kill me. Dingy, old place we were playing in. The floodlights were dreadful. The pitch wasn’t great.

"I remember Ray Clemence threw me the ball, bless him, and I was on my own for a second or two. I could see Sloup coming at me out of the corner of my eye, so I thought I’d flick it round him and spin the other side.

"He hit me like an express train. His elbow caught me in the head. I tore my groin, so I got stretchered off. So that was an experience. He was probably the hardest bloke I played against. I wouldn’t want to play against him every week."

Tottenham went on to draw the game 1-1, with Hoddle substituted off just before halftime, a tie they ultimately progressed past with a 3-1 triumph on aggregate.

Tottenham Relegation Impact

Tottenham's struggles this season could see them relegated, with a final match decider awaiting them in the Premier League over the weekend.

If Spurs drop to the second tier, it'll be the first time in almost 50 years that the club have suffered relegation from the top-flight, marking a dark day.

The last time was in 1977, in a squad that Hoddle happened to be a part of as a teenager, which he has outlined as his biggest regret from his career.

He said: "Getting relegated with Tottenham was my lowest point. I was only 18, and we got relegated in 1977. That was the lowest I’ve ever felt without a shadow of a doubt, because it was my team.

"I’ve supported Tottenham since I was eight years old, and to think I was in a team that got relegated was crucifying for me as a youngster.

"But it was good for me in the end, because I learned from it a lot and I learned how to cope with adversity. Some people, they’re great when they’re winning. The minute it goes the other way, they don’t know how to deal with that.

"If I could turn back time, that would be the one, because I would approach things so differently now."

It remains to be seen whether that same regret could face a few faces in the current Spurs team, and whether any of them could then go on to have the legacy of Hoddle for themselves.

Tottenham Hotspur have one game left to ensure they avoid a disastrous relegation to the Championship and a league fixture against Lincoln City next season.

Tottenham knew they could have wrapped the Premier League survival battle up with a point against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, but a 2-1 defeat means that the fight with West Ham United to stay in the top flight will go down to the final day on Sunday.

Spurs are still in a strong position, knowing that a point against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be enough to see the seal their spot in the Premier League next season.

The north Londoners also know their neighbours from the capital have to beat Leeds United at the London Stadium at the same time, but Nuno Espirito Santo's men have hit poor form at the wrong time.

The Irons have now lost three successive Premier League matches with the latest coming against Newcastle United on Sunday, and they now face an in-form Leeds team who are unbeaten in their last eight top tier games.

The display at Stamford Bridge was below-par compared to some we have seen from De Zerbi's side recently, and he has some big decisions to make ahead of the visit of David Moyes' men.

Randal Kolo Muani Disappoints Again for Tottenham

Tottenham disappointed on a night when they had the chance to prevent the relegation battle going to the final day, and like he has on many occasions in the Premier League this season, Kolo Muani was their most disappointing performer.

The France international was awarded a 3/10 rating by Alasdair Gold for his performance, before he was replaced by James Maddison in the 69th minute.

Because of injuries, De Zerbi doesn't have a lot of options to change his attack, but given Kolo Muani was a passenger again, and has a record of one goal and one assist in 29 Premier League appearances this term, now could be the time to drop him.

De Zerbi Needs to Drop Joao Palhinha Too vs Everton

Joao Palhinha was only used from the substitutes' bench in De Zerbi's opening three Premier League matches in charge, but it was his crucial winning goal at Wolves that has seen him start the next three games under the Italian.

While the Portugal international has the experience and leadership to make a difference in this Tottenham team, he has struggled with the demands of De Zerbi-ball at times, none more so than against Chelsea.

He failed to close down Enzo Fernandez quick enough from his long-range goal, while his hesitancy in possession isn't suited to De Zerbi's wish to pass the ball quickly.

Palhinha was replaced by Pape Matar Sarr at the same time Kolo Muani was withdrawn, and neither player should be in the starting XI against the Toffees this weekend.

De Zerbi does love Palhinha and has said he would '100%' sign him on a permanent deal from Bayern Munich this summer, but separate reports from Portugal in recent days have suggested the player is keen to move to his homeland and is in advanced talks to join Sporting Lisbon.

With no guarantee the 30-year-old is a Spurs player next season, De Zerbi should select someone like Sarr, Bissouma or Archie Gray ahead of him against Moyes' men.

Tottenham are not yet safe from Premier League relegation and the battle to stay in the top flight will go down to the final day of the season.

Spurs could have saved themselves from any last day drama by picking up a result against fierce rivals Chelsea on Tuesday night. However, their historic Stamford Bridge hoodoo struck again as they were beaten 2-1 by a Blues side who had not won in the Premier League since the beginning of March prior to defeating Tottenham.

The visitors started the game on the front foot and looked in command of proceedings, ready to take advantage of a beleaguered Chelsea side who had been beaten in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Second goal killed Tottenham at Stamford Bridge

However, things went awry when Enzo Fernandez scored from range in the 18th minute and Spurs could not wrestle the momentum back in the first half.

They came out with renewed purpose in the second half, but with Roberto De Zerbi looking to make changes, a 67th minute Andrey Santos goal gave them a mountain to climb.

Richarlison pulled one back seven minutes later, but despite some good opportunities and a massive call for a penalty, Tottenham could not grab the equaliser that would have saved them from relegation before the final day of the season.

There were some good performances on the night, coupled with some poor ones and none were more poor than Randal Kolo Muani.

The French forward was laboured in possession, wasteful with his deliveries and on one occasion could not even be bothered to chase a ball down the right hand side, assuming it was going out, yet it stayed in and Chelsea could build another attack from the back with no pressure on them whatsoever. He was handed a 3/10 rating by football.london's Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold - the worst of any player on the pitch, including the substitutes.

He was also at fault for the second goal, that had Micky van de Ven apoplectic.

Kolo Muani had the ball on the right touchline and in an attempt to pass the ball to Rodrigo Bentancur in the middle, found absolutely no one, with Chelsea picking up the ball and streaming towards goal, with Spurs having committed men to an attacking phase of play.

Kolo Muani was hooked immediately - he had been in line to be replaced prior to that horror moment - and there is an argument for not seeing him in a Spurs shirt ever again.

On loan from Paris Saint-Germain, the 27-year-old is due to head back to his parent club this summer once the Premier League season ends. But there should be no thought of trying to sign him permanently.

The Aston VIlla win - and perhaps the Champions League clash against his parent club - apart, Kolo Muani has been nothing short of a disaster.

De Zerbi could try different options to replace Kolo Muani

He has started every game under De Zerbi since he has been at the club, but that is mainly down to the Italian having a lack of other options, with injuries to Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Dominic Solanke.

Solanke could return for the monumentally big clash with Everton on the final day of the season, while there is a real argument to be made that one of the central midfielders could be bumped out to the right-hand side and still offer more than Kolo Muani has done.

Archie Gray has been a beacon of light in a desperately poor season, yet finds himself on the bench as De Zerbi goes for experience in troubling times. He would at least have more energy and a bit more about him, if not being the winger to really suit a De Zerbi system, than Kolo Muani. Lucas Bergvall similarly.

There is only one more game to go and it's a big one and Tottenham simply cannot afford to carry any passengers.