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Tottenham Hotspur have issued a statement of solidarity following a distressing incident of social media abuse directed at Kevin Danso in the wake of the recent draw with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Kevin Danso will surely be kicking himself after his error proved costly in Tottenham Hotspur’s last encounter with Brighton and Hove Albion.

The centre-back’s hesitation to clear his lines while under pressure from Paul van Hecke was the difference between one point and three for Tottenham.

However, he will be looking to make amends as Spurs return to action this weekend at Molineux against Wolves.

That encounter is another pivotal one, with Tottenham able to leapfrog West Ham United with a win, although a Hammers victory over Everton will keep Spurs in 18th, two points adrift of safety.

Tottenham backs Kevin Danso after racist abuse following Brighton error

Unfortunately for Danso, he was subjected to disgraceful racial abuse on social media following his costly mistake.

There is no room for racism in football, the Premier League or at Tottenham, and the club have now issued a strong statement in support of their defender.

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In their official communication addressing the abuse, Tottenham made their position clear, stating: “Following the abhorrent racist abuse suffered by Kevin Danso on social media after the Brighton match, the Club is taking a visible stand this weekend.

“We want to make it clear to the world that if anyone thinks it is ok to racially abuse our players on social media, we will take the strongest possible action.”

Roberto De Zerbi backs Kevin Danso before crucial Wolves fixture

It is disappointing that conversations around racism are still ongoing in 2026. Tottenham have taken steps to tackle the issue, yet incidents like this continue to surface.

Fans can play their part by reporting any abuse directly to [email protected] so the club can take action in line with the measures outlined.

Roberto De Zerbi also voiced his support for Danso, addressing both the abuse and the centre-back’s performance when speaking publicly.

He said: “I was very annoyed by the racist insults towards Kevin, but he has to be calm and I am proud of him.

“He played a fantastic game. Not a good game but a fantastic game. I do not consider one mistake. He will be here next season because he is a good guy, a very good player and every one of us is lucky to work with him.”

In what was only his third pre-match press conference as Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi had plenty to say ahead of Spurs’ match against the already relegated Wolves.

We heard updates about the many players missing from Spurs’ first XI, James Maddison’s crucial role in the squad, the fight still ahead of Tottenham and De Zerbi also drops a massive hint about how he and his players really get on.

Here are the five key takeaways from Roberto De Zerbi’s press conference ahead of Wolverhampton clash.

New names on Tottenham’s never-ending injury list

Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the rumours which emerged earlier this week about Destiny Udogie’s availability for the clash at the Molineux (Tottenham Official).

“Destiny has a problem. I think he can’t play tomorrow,” said De Zerbi. “It’s a muscular injury but not so important,” De Zerbi said on the nature of the injury. The manager also mentioned that it could be a result of the fullback’s body getting used to the strain of playing after a prolonged absence.

De Zerbi also hinted at who we could potentially see tomorrow as replacement for the Italian fullback, “We have Spence, Souza is available to come with us. It’s not a big problem. I hope Udogie can be available in the next week at Villa Park.”

Pape Sarr, who missed his game against Brighton, yet is another addition to Spurs’ injury list. “Pape Matar Sarr, the shoulder. He felt pain in his shoulder and this week he didn’t work. He has not worked with the group. He’s not available to play.”

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Guglielmo Vicario is still not available after his hernia surgery but should rejoin first team training on Monday after the Wolves game.

Dejan Kulusevski is also unlikely to feature for Spurs again this season.

What role does James Maddison have in the squad?

De Zerbi also spoke about whether James Maddison had any chance to feature against Wolves on Saturday saying, “He is not available yet, especially in this week. He felt pain but not so important problem.”

But Spurs’ head coach remained adamant about James Maddison’s crucial leadership role in the current squad regardless of his injury and said that the Englishman will travel with the rest of the squad to the Midlands tomorrow.

“He is important if he plays or not it doesn’t matter. Better if he plays, for sure, but as a guy, as a leader, he is a positive guy. Inside of my dressing room I want to see nice people, positive people and this is important also for his team-mates.”

How De Zerbi will approach the final five Tottenham games

Roberto De Zerbi does not want to create too much pressure on his players for the remaining game but was also incredibly frank about the challenge still ahead of Spurs.

“I don’t want to put too much pressure, but we have to know the situation. We can’t forget the table. We can’t forget we need a win. We can’t forget that what we have done until now is not enough.”

But the Italian also acknowledged that the season is far from over and any positive performance we see at the Mollineux will have to be followed up. “If we win in Wolverhampton, it’s not finished yet. There are other four games (…) we have to be stronger and to keep playing, to keep going.”

Confidence remains key issue in the Tottenham squad

De Zerbi also spoke about the confidence issues in the Spurs squad, mentioning Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani in particular. “Kolo Muani, in the second half, in the second part of the game Mathys Tel, all can play better (…) but I think it is not a problem about the position of the pitch, but I think the confidence.”

But equally, Roberto De Zerbi remains confident that his players had bought into his ideas and that a single win could give everyone the necessary confidence to change Tottenham’s fortunes in these final stages of the season.

“They are following me and they are good guys. They believe in my words because I am able to recognise the eyes of the players. We are suffering, they are suffering because it is not easy play in Tottenham in this condition of the table, but I said they have to be stronger and they have to live to win a game. We have to live every part of the day waiting for a win and preparing for a win because I think with a win we can change this part of the season.”

In defence of Kevin Danso

De Zerbi also gave his comments regarding the abhorrent abuse Kevin Danso received when his mistake in the dying stages of Spurs’ match against Brighton led to a Seagulls goal.

“I was very annoyed by the racist insults towards Kevin, but he has to be calm. I’m proud for him. He played a fantastic game, not a good game, a fantastic game.”

Danso retains his manager’s full backing who was full of complements for his defender.

“I don’t consider one mistake so important. I consider the attitude, I consider the behaviour on the pitch, the quality in which he played that game, the personality while he played that game. He will be here next season because he’s a good guy.

Tottenham Hotspur’s fight for survival could yet hinge on more than just performances, with new data suggesting Spurs’ struggles this season may not be entirely self-inflicted.

Tottenham Hotspur will surely need some luck during the rest of this season if they are to get out of the relegation zone.

The Lilywhites can mathematically be safe, but their fate is no longer in their hands as they sit in the bottom three, two points adrift of safety with five games to go.

Should Spurs win all of their games and their relegation rivals match their run, Tottenham will be a Championship side next campaign.

Tottenham named unluckiest Premier League side in 2025/26 data study

BB Sport News has now crunched the numbers and ranked the unluckiest sides in the Premier League this season.

Their report ranked each team on their points total versus expected points, the cumulative number of weeks lost to injuries, and the number of times they have hit the woodwork throughout the season, to give an accurate representation of how unlucky each team has been.

After running the numbers, Tottenham were unsurprisingly top as the unluckiest side in the Premier League, receiving a score of 69.8 after each team was given a standardised score out of 100 to show their level of misfortune.

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Of course, the injury crisis Spurs have had to deal with this season has played a big role in their ranking, with season-long absentees Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison contributing heavily to the total.

Spurs need more luck as West Ham contrast highlights survival fight

While Tottenham have had little luck, their relegation rivals West Ham United are at the other end of the spectrum in these rankings.

The Hammers have been ranked as the second luckiest side in the division this season, as they have barely hit the woodwork and have just 62 total weeks lost to injury.

With the relegation scrap set to go down to the wire, Tottenham will have to improve their luck if they are to beat the drop with five games to go.

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney has suggested that one of Tottenham’s rivals could attempt an audacious move for Roberto De Zerbi this summer under one condition.

De Zerbi has signed an extremely lucrative five-year deal with Tottenham, which has seen him become one of the highest-paid managers in the Premier League.

The Italian has refuted suggestions that he joined Spurs for financial reasons, making it clear that he has a long-term vision at the club.

However, it has now been suggested that the 46-year-old could be poached by one of Tottenham’s fierce rivals this season, depending on what happens over the coming weeks.

Chelsea could look to poach Roberto De Zerbi if Tottenham get relegated

Chelsea are now searching for a new manager after parting ways with Liam Rosenior, and Miguel Delaney has now revealed that the Blues are big fans of De Zerbi.

He claimed that many are discussing the possibility of the West London club making a move for the former Brighton boss in the summer if Tottenham are unable to stay in the Premier League.

Delaney wrote in The Independent’s Insider Football Newsletter about Chelsea’s managerial search: “They would love Andoni Iraola, but so would many other clubs. He is likely to have his pick and is a more romantic figure than most – although it is understood Chelsea have not been completely ruled out. The Basque would still have to weigh up the same issue as others: whether this squad is really suited to his football.

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”And then there is a murmur that will not go away. Chelsea have long admired Roberto De Zerbi. If Tottenham Hotspur were to go down, could that appointment become possible? More than a few are talking about it.”

De Zerbi has already made a guarantee to Spurs about next season

It would certainly be a huge embarrassment for Tottenham if they go down and one of their fierce rivals poach the manager they had just hired and bet the house on.

However, De Zerbi has guaranteed that he will be at Spurs next season even if the club find themselves in the Championship.

An update from Germany has revealed what Sebastian Kehl is thinking after being approached by Tottenham Hotspur over becoming their next sporting director.

It has been widely reported over the past few days that Kehl has emerged as Tottenham’s top target for the sporting director role ahead of the summer window.

It has been claimed that the Lilywhites are currently locked in ‘intensive negotiations’ with the German director.

Interestingly, multiple sources have suggested that Spurs want Kehl to work together with Johan Lange to rebuild their squad this summer.

Sebastian Kehl ‘weighing up’ Tottenham move after Borussia Dortmund exit

A new report in BILD has now also confirmed that the 46-year-old has indeed been approached by the North London club.

The report suggests that Kehl has not made a final decision on his future just yet and is ‘weighing up’ whether he wants to join the Premier League side.

It is revealed that the former Dortmund director is not sure yet if he wants to return to football so soon, having only left the Bundesliga club last month.

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The outlet suggests that a return to the ‘big stage of football’ could be premature at this stage for Kehl, who is yet to make a final decision on his future as he continues to assess his options.

Two other clubs are battling Spurs for Kehl

Bild say that the Spurs target is not short of admirers, with his network, experience and leadership qualities being highly valued by many clubs.

Hamburg and Wolfsburg have also been mooted as potential destinations for Kehl, with the two Bundesliga sides also searching for a new sporting director.

One would imagine that Tottenham’s quest to secure their Premier League status could also have a bearing on the 46-year-old’s decision.

The Sun’s Tom Barclay has revealed what he has heard about the relationship between Xavi Simons and Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham.

Xavi produced what was arguably his best performance in a Tottenham shirt against Brighton, delivering a sublime assist and an outstanding goal, but it was not enough to take the Lilywhites to their first league win of 2026.

Spurs fans will be hoping that the performance is a sign of things to come for the Dutchman, who has not found his transition to the Premier League easier since his £51m move from RB Leipzig last summer.

Xavi has said he is enjoying working with De Zerbi, and a journalist has now shared an interesting revelation about the pair’s relationship.

Xavi Simons feels Roberto De Zerbi trusts him more than previous Tottenham managers

De Zerbi has already said that he has a special connection with Xavi, since he too was a number ten during his playing days.

Tom Barclay has now revealed that the pair have already become close and that the attacking midfielder feels the Italian trusts him more than his predecessors did.

Barclay said on the Tottenham Way podcast: “I’ve heard from people quite close to Xavi, that they’ve had quite good connections so far him and De Zerbi. I think Xavi really likes him, and he feels like he’s being counted on maybe more than previous managers.”

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Xavi makes promise to Spurs fans ahead of final five matches

The Netherlands international would have thought he would be the hero for his side last Sunday, and his emotions came pouring out after he had scored Tottenham’s second on 77 minutes.

However, it was Brighton who had the last laugh as Georginio Rutter netted a stoppage-time equaliser, with the attacking midfielder looking distraught at the final whistle.

Tottenham Hotspur have clarified their stance on signing Joao Palhinha permanently this summer from Bayern Munich as the midfielder’s loan spell at the club nears its end.

The Portuguese star has not always been a regular in the starting eleven, particularly since the exit of Thomas Frank, and his future remains up in the air.

Tottenham have the option to sign Palhinha permanently for £22m this summer, but it is unclear if the Lilywhites will activate that option.

Reports have suggested that Frank’s exit from Spurs has put the midfielder’s future at the club in doubt, and there has been a new update from Germany about the 30-year-old’s future.

Tottenham willing to sign Joao Palhinha permanently under one condition

Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has now revealed that the Lilywhites have been pleased with the former Fulham man this season and are willing to consider buying him.

However, the North London club are not willing to activate €25m (£22m) to buy and want Bayern Munich to offer them a discount.

Plettenberg wrote on X: “Tottenham are happy with Palhinha. Spurs can imagine triggering the option to buy, but want to renegotiate with FC Bayern. What was agreed at the time: option to buy set at €25m guaranteed, with potential add-ons that could raise the fee to up to €30m.

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“If Bayern do not lower the price, a purchase is unlikely. Final decision after the end of the season. Bayern are open to a sale. Contract valid until 2028.”

Would Roberto De Zerbi want Palhinha at Spurs next season?

De Zerbi has repeatedly reiterated that he wants the Tottenham players to be brave on the ball, with the Italian very much believing in keeping possession and committing bodies in attack.

Palhinha’s inability to progress the ball appears to be his biggest weakness, and one can argue that he is not a natural fit for the Italian’s system.

One of Tottenham Hotspur’s relegation rivals have suffered a setback, potentially handing the Lilywhites a big chance to close the gap when they travel to Wolves tomorrow.

Opta’s Supercomputer now considers Tottenham huge favourites to go down, but the race for survival is still far from over, with Spurs sitting just two points behind West Ham, with 15 points still left to play for.

Opta have suggested that the Hammers are the only side that the Lilywhites are likely to catch, with Nottingham Forest handed just a 4.3 per cent chance of being relegated.

That is understandable given that Forest have moved five points clear of Spurs after picking up seven points from their last nine on offer, but the Midlands side will feel they still need at least one or two more wins to be assured of safety.

Boost for Tottenham as Nottingham Forest will be without their best player for Sunderland clash

Forest have already lost Callum Hudson-Odoi for the rest of the season due to a quadriceps injury, and GiveMeSport have now revealed that another of their key players has sustained an injury.

Vitor Pereira’s side travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland this evening, and it has now been revealed that Murillo has been ruled out of the clash.

The Brazilian, who has been one of the club’s best players this season, was forced off during the first half of the 4-1 win against Burnley last Sunday.

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It has now been confirmed that Murillo has suffered an unidentified muscle injury and will not make the trip to the Stadium of Light.

A Sunderland win this evening will significantly boost Spurs’ survival chances

If the Black Cats win this evening, Tottenham will go into the clash at Molineux Stadium knowing that they could move within two points of Forest.

That will turn the race to avoid relegation from a two-horse race into a three-horse one, which will significantly boost the Lilywhites’ chances of staying in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur could see their hopes of Premier League survival significantly boosted this weekend as the historical record of the clash between West Ham and Everton suggests a difficult afternoon awaits the Hammers in East London.

Tottenham Hotspur will certainly have to rely on help from elsewhere in their fight to avoid relegation this season, with five games left to be played.

Spurs are in the bottom three of the Premier League table and are two points adrift of safety, with West Ham United occupying 17th place.

The Hammers could have opened up a bigger gap this gameweek, but their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace saw them pass up the opportunity to go four points clear of the relegation zone.

That leaves Tottenham with some hope heading into matchweek 34, as a victory over Wolves could see Spurs leave the bottom three, but only if West Ham fails to win against Everton.

Tottenham’s survival hopes are boosted as West Ham United face a difficult Everton record

A look at the record between West Ham and Everton in the Premier League could well leave the Lilywhites quietly optimistic about their chances.

That is because Nuno’s men have won just three of their last 17 Premier League home games against Everton, along with five draws and nine losses.

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However, it is not all gloom for the Hammers, as the recent meetings between the two sides have seen Nuno’s men unbeaten.

Nonetheless, Everton’s record remains impressive, as they have won more Premier League games against West Ham both overall (29) and away from home (13) than they have against any other opponent in the competition.

Roberto De Zerbi must ensure Spurs capitalise on any West Ham dropped points

Spurs Web has attempted to predict how the relegation battle will unfold for the remainder of the season, and for this particular gameweek, we have forecast a draw between Everton and West Ham United.

Should the Hammers indeed drop points in this fixture, Tottenham must be prepared to capitalise if they are to leapfrog their rivals and move toward safety.

However, while Spurs supporters might fancy their chances of doing so against an already relegated Wolves side, the recent head-to-head record between Tottenham and Wolves suggests that the North London club could still struggle to secure a result.

The Premier League’s key match incident (KMI) panel delivered a frustrating verdict on a key refereeing decision in Tottenham’s 1-0 loss away to Sunderland.

In the 63rd minute of the match between Spurs and Sunderland earlier this month, Black Cats striker Bryan Brobbey was competing for a long ball with Spurs defender Cristian Romero.

Romero used his body to shield the ball from Brobbey, but a two-handed push from the Netherlands attacker resulted in the Spurs centre-back colliding with his goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky, seriously injuring both.

The collision resulted in a partial knee ligament tear, which ended Romero’s Premier League season while putting his World Cup campaign with Argentina in serious doubt.

Too little too late for Tottenham after KMI panel announcement

To add insult to injury, the Premier League’s KMI panel, an advisory body made up of three former players and a representative from the PGMOL and the Premier League each, have now ruled that Bryan Brobbey should have been awarded a yellow card for his push on Romero (BBC).

Brobbey, who was already on a yellow for an earlier altercation with Pedro Porro, would have been sent off if the correct decision had been made on the pitch according to the KMI.

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In a 3:2 vote, the panel ruled that the referee Rob Jones made a serious mistake during the match in not booking the Dutch forward again.

Spurs went on to lose the game 1-0, a loss which only deepened their relegation crisis, while a sending off for Brobbey would have forced the Black Cats to play the last 30 minutes of the match down to 10 men.

Even more worryingly, this is only another in a series of refereeing mistakes and controversial decisions made by referees this season.

Is refereeing getting worse? Spurs fans may think so

According to rulings made by the KMI, Rob Jones has been at fault for multiple errors during games and has one of the worst records in terms of failing to award a second yellow card. Jones is responsible for five of the 12 mistakes made this season in failing to give a second booking during a match.

This marks yet another referring error with serious consequences made by Premier League referees and highlights the ever-worsening refereeing standards in England’s top division.

Spurs fans will vividly remember their frustration when three completely contradictory rulings on fouls in the box were made in Tottenham’s matches.

Goals against Spurs were given in their clashes against Fulham and Liverpool, despite the goals following a push on Spurs’ defenders. Most famously, Randal Kolo Muani’s North London Derby goal was ruled out for his incredibly soft push on Gabriel.

With multiple rounds of the Premier League still left, we have already seen more refereeing errors than over the course of last season entirely (58 errors as of end of March, to 44 last year).