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Roberto De Zerbi has now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur will be relying heavily on Richarlison as they continue their fight to remain in the Premier League this season.

De Zerbi has a big task on his hands as he aims to keep Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this season, with just seven games to spare.

However, the former Brighton manager will have to do so without several key players in his team, as Spurs continue to manage an injury crisis.

As it stands, nine players are expected to miss Tottenham’s clash against Sunderland, forcing De Zerbi to get creative as he searches for a solution.

Tottenham dealt Mohammed Kudus blow as Roberto De Zerbi turns to Richarlison

Mohammed Kudus is one of the biggest concerns for Spurs ahead of their Premier League run-in. The Ghana international has been sidelined for three months but finally made a return to training ahead of Sunday’s game.

But before even taking to the pitch, Kudus suffered another major setback on the injury front, one that requires surgery and could keep him out until the World Cup.

Speaking on NBC Sports, Roberto De Zerbi explained why he will now look towards Richarlison to step up in attack, as Spurs look to turn their fortunes on the pitch around.

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He said, “Richarlison can play in different positions. He is a good guy, he is a clean guy, he is an honest guy. I like him, as a player, as a mentality, as an attitude. In the same position, we can play with different players, but I think, to achieve our target, we need Richarlison in the best way possible.”

Richarlison key to Spurs survival push under Roberto De Zerbi

There is no denying how crucial Richarlison is for Tottenham as we head into the Premier League run-in. We also believe the Brazilian could help fill the void on the right in Kudus’ absence for the remainder of the season.

The Brazilian is not only versatile – capable of playing across the forward line – but has also been Tottenham’s most prolific player in front of goal.

New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has called on his players to respond after their collapse against Nottingham Forest in the relegation battle.

Many Tottenham Hotspur fans have never seen their club relegated in their lifetime, with Spurs among the six sides to have spent the longest time in the English top flight without suffering relegation.

In fact, one has to go as far back as the 1976–77 season for the last time Tottenham were relegated from the top flight of English football, nearly half a century ago.

Of course, it is only natural for many Spurs fans to hope to keep that record intact, but at the moment their Premier League status is hanging by a thread.

Roberto De Zerbi calls for Tottenham response after fan support

One point is currently the difference between Tottenham and the dreaded relegation line, and as a result, any slip-up will see Spurs drop into 18th with only a few games to spare.

To the frustration of many fans who came out in their thousands to support their club, Tottenham squandered a golden opportunity in their last league outing against Nottingham Forest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs fell short, losing 3–0, a defeat that has only compounded their Premier League woes, as the loss saw them fail to open up a four-point buffer between themselves and 18th-placed West Ham United.

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New boss Roberto De Zerbi has now spoken about the situation, highlighting the importance of the supporters and the responsibility of the players.

Speaking on NBC Sports, De Zerbi reflected on the role of the fans and what Spurs must do to respond after the heavy defeat, while stressing the need to repay their support.

“The Tottenham Hotspur fans have helped the players every time, every game. I know what they did before the last Tottenham game. Now is a different moment and we have to give something more for them because they deserve it and we want to play in Premier League next season.”

Spurs must respond as there is a need for improvement at home

With De Zerbi now at the helm, many Spurs supporters will be hoping the club’s performances on the pitch improve.

Tottenham are currently the most out-of-form team in the English top flight this year after failing to win any of their league games since the start of 2026.

Should they fail to improve on that record, they could well kiss their Premier League status goodbye.

Andy Robertson’s Liverpool exit has opened the door to a summer scramble, with Tottenham Hotspur among five clubs now circling a potential free transfer opportunity.

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to improve their side this summer window, should they manage to avoid relegation to the Championship.

While the club will be looking to make several marquee signings, securing bargains who can elevate the squad will also aid their squad-building efforts.

In the winter window, Tottenham approached such a bargain when they tried to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool, but their efforts failed to yield any results.

Tottenham join race for Andrew Robertson free transfer after Liverpool exit

Liverpool were not keen on losing Robertson at the time, even when Tottenham were set to pay a small fee for the full-back.

There was a fear that his departure would have left them short at the back, as they failed to recall Tsimikas from loan at AS Roma.

Robertson stayed put but has now decided his time at Anfield is up and is set to leave on a free transfer this summer window, with the club sharing his official statement.

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Spurs, who were keen in the winter window, have now been named among four clubs interested in securing a deal for the full-back, according to reports from The Times.

The other three clubs to have Robertson on their radar are Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Napoli. Reports over the past few months have also linked Celtic as a potential destination for Robertson, with his boyhood club also keeping a close eye on his situation.

Spurs lead Andrew Robertson chase as experience could prove vital

Bringing in Robertson as cover at full-back will be a shrewd piece of business for Spurs, given the experience the 32-year-old brings.

He is a serial winner, having won everything there is to win at club level with Liverpool during his nearly decade-long stay at Anfield.

Further reports from David Ornstein have named Tottenham as the club in pole position to sign Robertson, although any move will depend on Spurs’ Premier League status, as they risk relegation.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has now sent a message to Cristian Romero ahead of Spurs’ Premier League run-in as they battle to avoid relegation this season.

With relegation a real possibility for Tottenham Hotspur this term, it is crucial they start picking up points in the final seven games of the campaign.

Spurs have been poor in their last 14 league outings this year, failing to secure any victories in that time, a run that has now left them a single point above the relegation zone.

Many players have struggled for form as well, with their lacklustre displays and individual errors proving costly so far this season.

Tottenham need Cristian Romero response as Roberto De Zerbi sends message

One player who definitely needs to step up is Cristian Romero, who has not looked his best in recent weeks in a Spurs shirt.

The centre-back has been guilty of letting his side down, either by picking up needless suspensions or by failing to do the basics right during games.

Against Nottingham Forest, Romero was slow in tracking the run of Morgan Gibbs-White, a hesitation that led to the former Spurs target doubling the lead for their relegation rivals.

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Speaking on NBC Sports, Roberto De Zerbi has now stressed the importance of Cristian Romero to Tottenham and highlighted how crucial he is to their survival hopes.

He said: “I think Cuti is crucial for us, crucial for Tottenham as a club. He is the captain, he is maybe the most important player in our squad, and to achieve our goal, we need the best of Romero.”

Romero must lead Spurs survival fight under De Zerbi

Since that defeat against Forest, Romero has promised to give more than 100% in Tottenham’s final games as he aims to help his side avoid the drop.

That must now start in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game as Spurs boss, which comes away from home at in-form Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

The new Tottenham manager will certainly be counting on his captain to keep things assured at the back, while also helping Spurs play out of trouble during build-up, making him a vital part of De Zerbi’s armoury.

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has now sent a message to Spurs fans, explaining why he chose to join the club, what his early experience at Tottenham has been like, and whether they can avoid relegation.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be hoping that the final part of the Premier League season is much better than the last eight months, as their side fights to avoid relegation from the English first division.

A lot has been done off the pitch in recent weeks to ensure that Tottenham are in the best position to secure their Premier League status, with Roberto De Zerbi the latest to come in after disappointing spells from both Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor.

The new Spurs manager barely has any time to spare, with seven games left in the league – matches he must get results in if he is to keep Tottenham in the first division.

De Zerbi’s debut is on Sunday, and in his first pre-match presser, he has opened up on Spurs’ chances of survival, what it means to join Tottenham, and why he made the move.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi outlines Spurs survival belief after appointment

Speaking about his decision to join Tottenham and his early impressions of the squad, Roberto De Zerbi expressed pride in taking the role while also outlining the task ahead.

He told the official Tottenham channels: “First of all, I’m proud and I’m happy to be here. I have to say thank you to Vinai (Venkatesham) and Johan (Lange) because they show me big, big confidence.

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“Now I have to work and now we have to make points. I’m sure about the level of the players because many players in the past I was very, very close to bringing them to my former teams.

“They are working very well. I think I’m not better than Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor because I consider them very good coaches.

“I try to bring my style and myself, my character, my personality and my passion to help the players show their qualities – because they have a lot of qualities – and then to achieve our target which is the most important part now.”

Addressing whether he is confident Spurs can avoid relegation, De Zerbi made his belief clear while also touching on the mentality within the squad and his own commitment.

He added: “Yes. I knew before working with them that I understood they are good guys. The fans have to be happy because all the players are good guys and are suffering in this difficult situation.

“I want to see it on the game, because during the week is easier. I think the voice inside of the pitch has changed. I observed them at the beginning of my time last week and now I’m more positive for sure.

“I believe we will keep in the Premier League, first of all. I want to work in the Premier League and I think I deserve to work in the Premier League. The main sense of my work is more than league.

“And anyway, if I sign my contract in April, I have to be ready to stay no matter what in the next season. I want to stay focused on Sunderland and the other six games. My idea is very clear.”

Spurs message clear as Roberto De Zerbi sets tone for survival fight

In his message to Spurs fans, De Zerbi pointed towards the need for the team to earn the supporters’ backing through performances and attitude, choosing not to address fans directly instead sending a message to his players and staff.

He said: “I have no message. In the last game against Nottingham Forest, they were fantastic before the game.

“The message is for my staff and my players – we have to deserve their support because the fans are suffering like us, like the players. But for the fans, there is just one club and one team.

“The players can change but for the fans it’s unique their club. So we have to make our fans happy by playing well, with the right spirit, attitude and the right behaviour on the pitch. Then it’s easier to make points.”

Explaining why he chose to join Tottenham at this stage, the Italian described it as a major opportunity while also highlighting the short preparation time he valued.

He added: “Why now? Because it depends on the angle how you look at the situation. For my perspective, it was a big opportunity because Tottenham are one of the most important clubs in the Premier League and the Premier League is the best league in the world.

“I love the qualities of the players – we have a lot of specific players for my style. Then there was the crucial part that there was 12 days before the first game and for me it was important to have not too much time but more than one week.

“I thought that could be important to understand the problems. I don’t want to give too many principles, too many instructions on the pitch, if we’re just talking about football. But organisation with the ball and without the ball – I’m hoping in one week or 10 days to reach this target for me.”

Roberto De Zerbi has now opened up on whether he sees his future at Tottenham Hotspur in the long term, following his relatively short spells at his previous clubs.

Tottenham Hotspur are firmly convinced that Roberto De Zerbi is the right manager for them both now and in the future.

Spurs find themselves in a relegation scrap and had the option of turning to proven survival specialists such as Sean Dyche, but instead went the extra mile to secure the services of the former Brighton boss, who is not typically known for relegation battles.

Negotiations were far from straightforward with the Italian, but Tottenham ultimately managed to convince De Zerbi to make the move to north London, despite his initial preference to wait until the summer window.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi addresses long-term Spurs future

Tottenham will now hope that their efforts are greatly rewarded this term as they aim to avoid the drop under the tutelage of their new boss.

Eyebrows were raised when it was reported that De Zerbi put pen to paper on a five-year deal, given his track record at clubs he has managed.

The former Brighton manager has rarely gone beyond a second year, raising questions about whether he will see out his Spurs contract.

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Speaking to football.london, De Zerbi has now addressed those concerns by outlining his desire to build something long-term, while explaining the reasons behind his previous departures.

He said: “I stayed three years in Sassuolo and then I left from Ukraine when the war started. In Brighton I left for different problems and in Marseille maybe the same.

“I would like to stay four or five, for a long time. I don’t know how many years but in Marseille like this because in Marseille my idea was to stay for a long time.

“Then you have to speak with the club and when you have a different view of football or other things you have to leave money and you have to leave.

“But in my plan for sure there is the idea to stay for a long time, to try to put Tottenham, I’m not speaking about the titles because it’s not the right moment now, but to put Tottenham to stay in the first position in the Premier League because there are all parts to reach that level.”

Spurs clarity over Roberto De Zerbi contract stance

Whether De Zerbi remains in north London for five years remains to be seen, but Spurs will be glad there is no relegation clause inserted in the Italian’s deal.

There were rumours that a clause that would have allowed De Zerbi to walk away from Tottenham should they go down was being discussed as part of the agreement.

However, Spurs do not have such a clause, and De Zerbi has confirmed that, regardless of the club’s league position, he will remain.

Speaking on his commitment, he said: “I signed a five-year contract because for me, it is a big challenge. I will be the coach of Tottenham next season, no matter what.”

Roberto De Zerbi has now explained his decision to include just two of his former coaches in his backroom staff at Tottenham ahead of the Premier League run-in.

Tottenham Hotspur do not have time on their side as they push to retain their Premier League status this season, with seven games left to play.

The Lilywhites are not in the relegation places, but their one-point lead is far from enough cushion in what is a four-horse relegation scrap.

This weekend could prove pivotal for the teams at the bottom end of the table, with the potential for significant shifts in the Premier League standings depending on results.

For Spurs, they could end the gameweek as low as 18th if they fail to beat Sunderland, while a victory over the Black Cats, combined with defeats for Nottingham Forest and Leeds, could lift them to 15th.

Tottenham have clearly made their final throw of the dice, bringing in Roberto De Zerbi on a five-year deal – a manager with Premier League experience following his stint at Brighton, where he impressed by delivering Europa League football in his first spell with the Seagulls.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi explains backroom staff decision

The new Tottenham boss has since begun work with his players ahead of what is crunch time for Spurs, with the Premier League run-in soon to kick in.

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De Zerbi has also put together a small team of backroom coaches since his arrival a few weeks ago, naming just two of his own trusted staff to join a group that was not sacked after the departure of Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor.

Speaking to football.london, De Zerbi explained his reasoning behind limiting the number of his former coaches, highlighting the lack of time and the need to avoid disrupting the squad.

He said: “It is totally different this situation because we have no time to work like in Brighton time and I don’t want to put confusion inside of the players.”

Sandro is still in contention as De Zerbi leaves the door open

Many Tottenham fans, after the club announced the backroom staff, were left disappointed that former midfielder Sandro was not part of De Zerbi’s coaching team.

Sandro has been a big fan of De Zerbi and even backed the manager to succeed at Spurs, while he also did not rule himself out of being part of the coaching staff when asked about links.

However, with De Zerbi’s latest explanation, the door remains open for a return for the former Tottenham man, perhaps before next season, when Spurs’ fate will have been decided, and De Zerbi begins his rebuild.

With Mohammed Kudus sidelined following his latest injury setback, Roberto De Zerbi has outlined five players he believes can step in to fill the void on the right wing, while also expressing confidence in his Tottenham squad.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to return to Premier League action with a crucial game against Sunderland, which marks Roberto De Zerbi’s debut game for the Lilywhites.

The Spurs boss will no doubt be hoping to secure a much-needed victory in that encounter as he looks to steer Tottenham clear of danger, with the club at risk of losing their Premier League status for the first time in almost half a century.

But De Zerbi will have to do that with several key players out. The new Spurs boss provided a team news update ahead of Sunday’s encounter, revealing that the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Guglielmo Vicario are out, while Rodrigo Bentancur is edging closer to a return.

Tottenham dealt Mohammed Kudus injury blow as Roberto De Zerbi outlines attacking options

De Zerbi also admitted how big a blow Kudus’ latest setback is, after he returned to training earlier this week, but is now a doubt for the World Cup after suffering a groin problem that requires surgery.

With games set to come thick and fast, De Zerbi will have to find a solution to Kudus’ absence for the rest of the season.

Speaking about the attacking options available to him, the Tottenham manager assessed several players and their current form.

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He told Football.london: “Kolo Muani I know is not playing a good season but he is a good player. Mathys Tel I wanted at Marseille, Xavi is a big talent. Richarlison and Solanke as well, I mean you probably know better than me.”

Of course, it will not be easy for Kudus to be replaced, given how creative he is out wide, thanks to his dribbling and his ability to pick out a pass.

Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi backs squad despite injuries

But regardless of the absence of the Ghana international, De Zerbi believes he has enough quality in his squad to push for Premier League survival.

The Spurs boss explained his belief in the group and highlighted both the younger talents and experienced figures within the squad.

He added: “In the last period I watch a lot of games, especially of Tottenham and yes, one thing is to watch the game at home and a different thing is to work with them on the pitch. We have very big players, young players Bergvall, Archie Gray, Mathys Tel, Xavi Simons, but in a way we have older players that are important like Van de Ven.

“Van de Ven is a crucial player for me like Romero, like Porro, like Solanke. I want to see again the same Gallagher I loved in Chelsea time.

“And I think I am lucky because I have a big confidence in my players and their qualities. For me, my target is to help them to play well and to enjoy with the ball because their characterists are very clear for me.”

Roberto De Zerbi has now provided an injury update on his Tottenham squad ahead of their Premier League clash against Sunderland.

The wait is almost over as Tottenham Hotspur edge towards their first Premier League game under new boss Roberto De Zerbi.

Expectations are high, but so is the pressure for Spurs to avoid relegation this season, with seven games left to play.

De Zerbi is well aware that a victory in his first game in charge will lift the mood around Tottenham ahead of the run-in.

The Tottenham Hotspur boss has now provided an injury update on his squad ahead of their clash against Sunderland.

Spurs come into this encounter in poor form, winless this year and without a victory in their last twenty league outings.

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A single point is the difference between Tottenham and the bottom three, but they could be in the relegation zone before they kick a ball, should West Ham United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night.

De Zerbi, however, will need his players fit and firing if he is to take all three points at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

But he still has some injuries to contend with heading into the weekend’s game. James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Ben Davies all remain sidelined.

Mathys Tel returned to training last week but Mohammed Kudus suffered a setback and could not miss the rest of the season if he requires surgery.

Pape Matar Sarr is also an absentee after picking up a knock while on international duty. The new Tottenham manager has now provided a fitness update on his squad while speaking to the official Tottenham channels:

De Zerbi said (Football London): “I started with not big luck! Kudus was in my head a crucial player, especially for the position. But we have to look forward. I think we have a lot of very good attackers.

“Vicario is not ready for this game. I hope he can come back next week, but I don’t know yet. Bentancur is working with us, but not completely, but we have enough to fight, to play, to make points.”

Luka Vuskovic could break a significant Bundesliga record in his first year in the competition ahead of his return to Tottenham in the summer.

The Tottenham Hotspur centre-back has been posting some incredible numbers out on loan at Hamburg, showcasing why he is considered a generational talent by many.

Vuskovic is the only player in Europe’s top five leagues to have won over 100 clearances, ball recoveries, duels, and aerial duels this season, which demonstrates how dominant he has been.

In fact, WhoScored have named the Tottenham defender in their Team of the Season across Europe’s top five leagues, with his youngster being incredibly consistent for HSV this season.

Tottenham youngster Luka Vuskovic has equalled a Bundesliga record

The Sun have now revealed that the Spurs centre-back has equalled a very impressive Bundesliga record during his time at Hamburg.

Vuskovic’s impressive displays last month saw him win the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award for March, which is the fourth time this season he has won the prize.

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With two more Rookie of the Month awards to go this season for April and May, the defender could set a new record by winning it for the fifth time before his time in Germany is over.

Vuskovic has silenced the speculation over his Spurs future

Reports continue to indicate that the Tottenham youngster is on the radar of several elite European clubs ahead of the summer, which is not surprising, given how well he has performed at Hamburg.

However, when asked about the speculation over his future earlier this week, Vuskovic confirmed that he will be a Spurs player next season.