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Antonin Kinsky has spoken to the press for the first time since his howler against Atletico Madrid, and the Tottenham keeper is determined to show some fight.

When Atletico’s third goal was about to go in and Antonin Kinsky dejectedly collapsed to the ground in defeat, many would think that the goalkeeper played his last match in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt.

Kinsky’s mistakes had gifted Atletico Madrid two easy goals and to make the whole debacle even more humiliating, Igor Tudor hooked the Czech keeper immediately after.

But more than a month after, that Champions League night is no more than a painful memory in the back of minds of Spurs fans, as Antonin Kinsky is doing everything he can to write over that legacy and show his true worth as a goalkeeper.

Antonin Kinsky speaks for first time since Tottenham mistakes

It was an injury to his teammate, Guglielmo Vicario who had to undergo hernia surgery, that earned Kinsky a second chance at life at Tottenham, as he found himself with the number one shirt again.

Despite some worries that the damage done to his confidence reached a stage of no return, in all fairness Kinsky has been splendid since returning between the goalposts.

Kinsky has now spoken to the media for the first time since that faithful night in Madrid in an interview for Canal+ (via Alasdair Gold). He talks about the mood in the dressing room, his role in Tottenham’s relegation run-in and that last-gasp save at the Molineux.

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“The determination is huge. We feel that we want it, the fans want it, everyone is behind us and we will do everything we can. Of course, we got ourselves into this situation which we don’t want to be, but I believe we are doing the right things to get out and I believe we have the qualities to get out,” Kinsky said on Tottenham’s current table position.

The goalkeeper also spoke of his performance against Wolves last Saturday, when his two crucial interventions, including a breathtaking last minute parade to stop a free kick heading for the top bins, earned Spurs the three points and kept their hopes of avoiding relegation alive.

“For the save, I am happy for that because it was a good moment at the end of the game. Yeah, I just stayed calm and did what I am supposed to do.”

The young keeper showed his mettle in overcoming the setback his career suffered at Atletico and he shows it again with his cool and calm approach to his role.

“You know that any time there can be some break and some dangerous situation. I think it is more about keeping balanced, being focused on the offensive part of the game if you have the ball 70 per cent and then at the back being compact and ready for any counter.”

“I think we did it well and especially in the first half. Second half could be better and I think these are the things we can take into the next game.”

Kinsky hopes Spurs can kick on from Wolves win

Kinsky also hopes that Tottenham’s win against Wolves will galvanize the team – “This was an important moment for us, an important game and it was five games until the end [of the season]. We know that every game we need to get the points you know as much as possible, so of course we did it and got the three points. We want to continue this in the next games.”

“Determination is the right mindset I would say with the confidence. It has to be balanced no matter what the situation is, especially on the pitch during the game.”

“Even though OK, you are more on the ball, you know that any time there can be some break and some dangerous situation. I think it is more about keeping balanced, being focused on the offensive part of the game if you have the ball 70 per cent or something like this and then at the back being compact and ready for any counter,” Kinsky told Canal+. “I think we did it well and especially in the first half. Second half could be better and I think these are the things we can take into the next game.”

Teddy Sheringham believes that the Tottenham hierarchy has made one mistake after another over the past 12 months.

At the start of the season, no one in their wildest dreams would have thought that Tottenham Hotspur would be two points adrift of safety with four league games left to go.

However, that is the current reality for the Lilywhites, who are into their third different head coach this season.

Pundits are struggling to see how Spurs can avoid relegation, given the players they are missing due to injuries, and a Tottenham legend believes that the issues go back to what happened nearly a year ago.

Teddy Sheringham believes Tottenham made a big mistake sacking Ange Postecoglou

Sheringham believes that Spurs’ problems go back to their decision to sack Ange Postecoglou last summer after he had delivered the club’s first trophy in 17 years.

The former Tottenham striker admits that he would have loved to see what the Australian could have accomplished after being given a full season.

Sheringham said (via The Standard): “Ange Postecoglou must still be sitting at home thinking, ‘how did I lose my Tottenham job?’ I mean, he told everyone he was going to win something in two years, and he did. They (Tottenham) haven’t won something for a long, long time so when he’s won the club a trophy, he’s somehow lost his job. Why is he still not in charge?

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“I understand the league position last season wasn’t great, but he put all his eggs in one basket to win something, because he wanted to win something. We all want to win something. I’m still mystified on that decision to replace him to this day. I know it was very 50-50 between the fans about whether he should stay or go even though he won a trophy. But I think some of the football that Spurs played was just phenomenal at times.

“Some of the games I saw they could have been six up in the first 10 minutes, by the way they peppered teams and got behind them. It was just unbelievable, unbelievable edge-of-the-seat football from the first kickoff, and that’s what you want as a punter, to be entertained. It would be very interesting to see where we would be if he had stayed, that’s for sure. I’m not saying that Spurs should go back to him, not now anyway, but we’ll never know.”

Sheringham calls for accountability after the ‘ridiculous’ Igor Tudor decision

The 60-year-old understands why Tottenham turned to Thomas Frank last summer, but termed the decision to replace the Dane with Igor Tudor as ‘absurd’ and ‘ridiculous’.

He suggested that those at the top who have made these calls need to face the fire when the dust settles this summer.

Sherringham added: “Well, everyone thought Thomas Frank was such a good appointment in the first place, but that turned very sour very quickly. I think the jury was still out for me with Thomas Frank.

“He did well at Brentford but there’s a big difference between managing Brentford and Tottenham. I could tell the jury was still out, but a lot of Tottenham fans were quite happy with him coming in. The whole situation obviously proved too difficult, and the way the team played in the last two or three games of his tenure was so bad that something had to be done.

Roberto De Zerbi has outlined how he wants Tottenham to approach their clash with Aston Villa, as Spurs look to build momentum at a crucial stage of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to build on their 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers when they take to the pitch against Aston Villa this weekend.

Spurs will also be hoping to compound the misery on Unai Emery’s men, who fell to a 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the Europa League.

Villa are now without a win in their last two outings, having also fallen short in the Premier League against Fulham last weekend after losing 1-0 at Craven Cottage.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi outlines Aston Villa game plan

There is surely no better time for Tottenham to line up against Villa, a side they have a solid away record against.

Villa are not in the best of positions and could be got at if Spurs get their setup right, and De Zerbi has outlined exactly what his plans are.

Speaking about his tactical approach, the Italian explained his desire for control, organisation and attacking intent.

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He told football.london: “Keeping the ball, showing our qualities, because if we have a chance to win the game, it is because we have great players for me, and fight, run, defend everyone together, with order, with the right organisation, without the ball for sure, because we have to defend, but we have to attack and to keep the ball, and to enjoy with the ball, to try the one-to-one on the wingers’ side, to play when we have the right time and the right space between the lines, that is my idea.”

Spurs must capitalise on Villa vulnerability

It is clear De Zerbi wants his players to feel as confident as they can once they take to the pitch on Sunday evening.

Starting the game on the front foot and with purpose will boost Spurs’ chances of victory, especially after Villa’s Europa League outing on Thursday.

That loss to Forest could play into Tottenham’s hands, tilting the balance of Sunday’s game, as Emery will have an eye on the return leg of the Europa League semi-final.

There is every chance that Villa will rest key players as they look to turn a one-goal deficit around, and Spurs must be confident enough to take the game to them and come away with all three points.

Roberto De Zerbi has provided a fresh update on James Maddison’s fitness, as Tottenham weigh up their options ahead of a crucial run-in.

Tottenham Hotspur must find tactical alternatives as they search for a solution to the absence of Xavi Simons for the remainder of the campaign.

Spurs Web believes that Roberto De Zerbi could turn to three different stars to fill the creative void left by Simons following his unfortunate ACL injury.

Among the primary options to replace him is James Maddison, who is currently recovering from an ACL injury of his own and has yet to feature in a competitive match this season.

The feeling, though, is that Maddison is not far away from a long-awaited comeback as he has returned to full first-team training at Hotspur Way.

The playmaker has featured on the bench in the last two games, and while he remained an unused substitute, his presence in the matchday squad suggests he is nearing the physical levels required for a return to action.

Speaking ahead of the crucial trip to face Aston Villa, De Zerbi has opened up on how likely it is for Maddison to feature before the conclusion of the season.

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The Italian is clearly eager to reintegrate the midfielder into his starting eleven, but he remains wary of the risks involved in rushing a player back from a major reconstructive surgery.

The Tottenham head coach explained to football.london that the player is progressing well, although a final decision on his involvement against Aston Villa or Leeds United remains dependent on several physical factors.

He said: “Very well. I do not know, I would like to play with him, because he is a special player, he is a different player, but we have to consider the physical condition, a lot of things.

“But I think he can be important in the next three games. Experience, personality, calm. Because anyway, if you have much experience, you are calmer.

“You can consider the timing when you have to speak, when you have to say something or not. And I want him to stay inside even if he does not play, because when he will be ready to play, I want him 100 per cent inside of the plan of the team.”

Mathys Tel could offer Spurs creative alternative as Maddison nears return

Tottenham will undoubtedly require greater creativity in the middle of the field with Simons sidelined, as the responsibility for unlocking defences now falls on the remaining fit members of the squad.

Conor Gallagher and Lucas Bergvall may be required to occupy the number ten role, though neither is viewed as a natural playmaker in the same mould as their injured teammates.

This situation could necessitate a change in tactical approach from Tottenham, who will likely need significantly more production from their wide players in the high-stakes games ahead.

While it remains unlikely that Maddison will start against Aston Villa, De Zerbi has hinted at a potential front three that includes Mathys Tel.

The former Bayern Munich attacker has had to bide his time under De Zerbi and, should he be handed a start at Villa Park, he will have to ensure he makes his involvement count in the final third.

Roberto De Zerbi has delivered a passionate rallying cry to his Tottenham Hotspur squad ahead of a season-defining trip to Villa Park, as the Italian head coach looks to steer his side away from a catastrophic drop to the Championship while addressing mounting concerns over the club’s medical setup.

Spurs Web believes that Sunday’s clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa is one of the biggest games in the club’s modern history.

There is simply a lot at stake this weekend for Spurs, who could find themselves five points behind West Ham United if they lose at Villa Park and risk losing their Premier League status.

However, victory for Tottenham could see them leapfrog their London rivals and finish the gameweek outside the relegation places, but the Hammers must either lose or draw their match.

Roberto De Zerbi demands fight as Tottenham prepare for Aston Villa test

Roberto De Zerbi is well aware that his side remains in the fight for survival, with just two points separating Tottenham from West Ham.

The Hammers take on Brentford this weekend and, according to predictions, West Ham are the favourites to lose against the Bees.

Spurs themselves face a stern task against Aston Villa and will have to be at their best to beat Unai Emery’s men. Villa’s recent loss to Nottingham Forest in the Europa League could well provide an advantage for the travelling side, and the Italian head coach wants his players to capitalise on any fatigue and fight until the final whistle.

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Speaking to football.london ahead of the fixture, Roberto De Zerbi refused to accept the idea that the club is already doomed, insisting that he expects his players to give everything on the pitch.

He said: “It’s like we’re all crying and relegated. No, not yet. We have to die on the pitch and it’s two points [above]. It’s not the best moment, it’s a tough moment, but the losers cry. They think negatively. I don’t want people close to me crying and thinking in a different way to me.

“We are good enough to win the games and we are good enough to stay up. Then we will see. It’s the unique way I know, to work hard, give my best.”

Spurs injury crisis leaves De Zerbi searching for solutions

Spurs, however, will have to secure a win without several of their first-team players. Dominic Solanke is out injured, as is Xavi Simons, who ruptured his ACL last time out against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

That now leaves Spurs without at least ten first-team players heading to Villa Park. A lot of criticism has been levelled at the medical department, and De Zerbi has now addressed how that situation could be improved moving forward.

Speaking further on future plans, the Italian suggested changes could come in the summer. He added: “In the summer we can do everything. Everything. I have a lot of time to spend talking about football, the transfer window and everything we can improve and we will.”

Roberto De Zerbi has hinted at a reshuffled Tottenham front line ahead of a crucial clash, as injuries continue to force his hand at a decisive stage of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury woes only worsened last time out in the club’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers, with both Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke picking up bad knocks.

It has since been confirmed that the pair will miss the rest of the season, following ACL injuries for Simons and a grade-two hamstring problem for Solanke.

These latest knocks now mean Tottenham’s list of absentees is back up to double figures after a brief respite in recent days.

Tottenham injury crisis forces Roberto De Zerbi selection call

A lot has been said about the club’s medical team and its handling of injuries in recent times. Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara slammed the medical staff who treated Simons on the pitch for allowing the Dutchman to run off an ACL injury.

Spurs fans have also not reacted well to the on-field incident on Saturday and the wider injury crisis at the club, calling for the medical team to be sacked.

Speaking to the press ahead of the clash with Aston Villa, Roberto De Zerbi addressed the negativity around the squad and highlighted the attacking options still available, as reported via football.london.

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He also seemed to hint at his first-choice front three without Solanke and Simons.

He said, “Listen, I want to be clear one time. The most important challenge now is to silence the voice inside of us, inside of the players, the staff, the fans. This voice produces negative thoughts and the voice says we are unlucky, we have too many injuries. We lost Xavi Simons and he was one of the most important players for us in the past two games.

“[People say] Our medical staff is not good enough, our stadium pitch is not good enough, our training pitch is not good enough. Winning two or three games in a row no because we had not won a game in 2026. It is all negative things and it is rubbish.

“I want to keep the focus on myself and the quality of my players. We go to play one of the best teams in the Premier League at the moment but if Tottenham win at Villa Park it is not a miracle. Maybe we lose but we have the quality to win this game. We have to be positive because we are lucky to work in a big club.

“If Xavi and Solanke are injured we can play with Kolo Muani, Tel, Richarlison. These are not bad players. We have Porro, Van de Ven, Udogie… etc.”

Spurs still have attacking options despite setbacks

Of course, Tottenham can still put out a strong XI this weekend, which will see the likes of Mathys Tel and Richarlison come into the side.

De Zerbi could also turn to the youth, and Spurs Web believes this could be a good opportunity for Tottenham to hand Tynan Thompson a first-team debut.

There is also the option for De Zerbi to change his tactical setup and opt for a narrow approach to accommodate all of his injuries.

It certainly is not ideal, but given the quality of the manager, one would expect him to come up with a solution in what is a time of crisis.

Hamburg’s record with Luka Vuskovic clearly demonstrates just how important the Tottenham centre-back is for the Bundesliga club’s backline.

Vuskovic’s numbers suggest that he has been one of the best centre-backs across Europe’s top-five leagues this season, even though this has been the 19-year-old’s first taste of football at the highest level.

However, the defender has been out with an injury over the last three weeks, and there have been mixed reports on the seriousness of the Tottenham man’s injury.

Spurs have ultimate power in deciding when Vuskovic returns to training, and HSV will soon be hoping to get a green light from the North London club for the teenager to feature.

Hamburg are struggling to pick up results without Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic

The Bundesliga side have lost Stuttgart, Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim over the last three weeks in the absence of the teenage centre-back.

Without Vuskovic at the heart of their defence, Hamburg have conceded nine goals in those matches, which shows just how desperately they have missed the Croat’s presence.

In stark contrast, HSV only lost three of their previous 10 matches when Vuskovic featured, including a 2-2 draw against champions Bayern Munich.

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Why Hamburg will be desperate for Vuskovic to return soon

HSV are hopeful that Vuskovic will play for them again this season, but the club only have three games left this campaign.

The newly-promoted side are not out of relegation trouble yet, sitting five points ahead of St Pauli, who occupy the relegation/promotion playoff spot.

Roberto De Zerbi has now provided a Tottenham Hotspur injury update ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

The battle for Premier League survival could take a major turn this weekend as Tottenham Hotspur and their relegation rivals face sides gunning for European places.

Spurs travel to face Aston Villa at Villa Park, Nottingham Forest take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while West Ham United clash with Brentford at the Gtech Stadium.

A victory for Tottenham could well see them leapfrog West Ham United and move into 17th, that is, of course, if the Hammers fail to secure all three points themselves.

While wins for West Ham and Forest, coupled with a Spurs defeat, could see their relegation rivals pull further clear of the bottom three with three games to spare.

Nonetheless, Spurs do have a strong record against Aston Villa at Villa Park, which bodes well for their chances of securing victory as they hope results elsewhere go their way.

Roberto De Zerbi, however, will have to secure victory without several of his key players, with injuries in north London only compounding.

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An injury list that was once down to five players has since doubled in a week, with 11 players now set to miss the trip to Villa Park.

Xavi Simons, who did his ACL in the game against Wolves, is now set to miss the rest of the season as well as the World Cup, with a return pencilled in for 2027.

Dominic Solanke also looked to have picked up a muscular injury in the same game, one that saw the forward substituted off before half-time.

The pair now join Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, Pape Matar Sarr, Ben Davies and Cristian Romero as players sidelined and unavailable.

Spurs fans will have been hoping to welcome back both Destiny Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario this weekend as they travel to face Aston Villa.

De Zerbi has now provided an injury update on his Tottenham squad, speaking to the club’s official channels. He revealed that Vicario is still not fit enough to return to the squad, while Solanke misses out on Sunday with a hamstring problem, although it is unknown how long this will keep him out.

In better news, Destiny Udogie could make his return to the team against Villa, while De Zerbi insists that Maddison ‘can be important’ still during the run-in.

Aston Villa have suffered a significant injury blow ahead of their clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

With Roberto De Zerbi’s men trailing 17th-place West Ham by two points, they will see their trip to Villa as a must-win game in their quest to stay in the Premier League.

The Lilywhites picked up a crucial away win against Wolves last weekend, and they will be looking to emerge victorious again from their return to the Midlands.

As has been the case for much of the season, Tottenham have a long list of injury absentees for the key clash, but their opponents could also be without one of their most important players.

Amadou Onana is a doubt for Aston Villa against Tottenham

Aston Villa went down 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League semifinal away at the City Ground on Thursday, and they also suffered a big blow in the process.

Key midfielder Amadou Onana was forced off with an injury in the first period, and appears to be a doubt to face Spurs on Sunday.

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Speaking after the game, Unai Emery said about Onana (via The Standard): “In the first half, he was telling us he was feeling something in his calf, but in another leg. I don’t know how he’s going to recover. Hopefully, in a few days, he can recover. But of course, we must be careful with him as well.”

Spurs play Villa at the perfect time

Emery’s men are on course to finish in the top five and qualify for the Champions League, and their primary focus would thus be on the Europa League semifinals.

Given the importance of the second leg for a club that has gone 30 years without a trophy, one would expect Emery to rotate his side to keep some key players fresh for next Thursday.

Tottenham may thus have an opportunity to steal three points against a side which may not want the result as badly as they do at Villa Park.

Tottenham youngster Alfie Devine is continuing to go from strength to strength on loan at Preston North End, with the attacking midfielder sending a clear message to his parent club with his performances.

This season was billed as a make-or-break one for Devine’s future at Tottenham, which was understandable, given that the 21-year-old had failed to live up to expectations in his last couple of loan spells.

However, the attacking midfielder has made the number 10 role at Preston his own and has showcased just why he is rated so highly by many at Hotspur Way.

Devine has already been scouted by the likes of Celtic ahead of the summer, and the youngster’s stock continues to rise in light of his form in the Championship.

Tottenham starlet Alfie Devine picks up three assists in two matches

Devine was once again the standout performer for Preston in their 2-1 defeat at Birmingham last Wednesday night and their 3-2 win over Sheffield United last weekend.

The 21-year-old set up his side’s only goal against Blues before creating another two goals in the win over the Blades.

That means that Devine now has eight goals and eight assists this season across 47 matches across all competitions this term.

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The Tottenham decision-makers will certainly be taking note of the attacking midfielder’s fine form ahead of his return to North London in the summer.

Devine hailed for his maturity at Preston

The Spurs youngster was given a rating of 8.5 for his display against the Blades on Saturday by Lancashire Post, with the outlet also praising the midfielder for his maturity and discipline.

They wrote about Devine’s latest performance: “A mature, disciplined display alongside Thompson. Kept it simple on the ball and did the ugly stuff off it. Two assists.”