Roberto De Zerbi
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Roberto De Zerbi was appointed as the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month, tasked with the critical mission of guiding the club away from the threat of Premier League relegation. In his debut match, Tottenham suffered a 1-0 defeat against Sunderland, leaving them in 18th place, two points shy of safety, with only six matches remaining in the season. As Tottenham prepares to face Brighton, De Zerbi’s former club, this Saturday, the Italian manager is making concerted efforts to boost team morale.
The Telegraph reported that De Zerbi treated the Spurs squad to a dinner at the Bacchanalia restaurant in Mayfair on Wednesday evening. Known for its sculptures by Damien Hirst and a lavish menu, the restaurant provided a setting for De Zerbi to rally his team ahead of the season’s final stretch.
Roberto De Zerbi said: “First of all, the players of Tottenham are all good guys, and they are suffering for this moment. They are not happy when we lose the game or they are not happy to see Tottenham at the bottom of the table, for sure. But we have to find the energy, we have to find the right spirit to be positive, to think during the week when they stay with me. For sure, they will see a positive coach because I believe in their qualities. Because we are Tottenham, but we have not (got the right) to win the game just because we are Tottenham. You can’t win the game with the paper. You have to win the game showing the quality on the pitch, the fighting on the pitch. You have to score the goal, and you have not to concede the goal, for sure. But they are human, and they are suffering maybe too much and altogether we have to stay close, to be positive, to work, to improve in the details, in the football, but to be better as a mentality.”
De Zerbi’s approach underscores the importance of mental resilience and unity within the team as they navigate this challenging period. His emphasis on positivity and belief in the players’ qualities aims to instill confidence and foster a fighting spirit essential for their survival in the Premier League. The upcoming match against Brighton will be a crucial test for Tottenham, as they seek to climb out of the relegation zone and secure their top-flight status.
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