Roberto De Zerbi
Nottingham Forest secured a crucial 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, intensifying the relegation battle in the Premier League. This win placed Forest two points above Tottenham, who are currently in 17th place, and three points ahead of West Ham, who sit in 18th. The match took place just before the international break, amid managerial changes at Tottenham, with Igor Tudor’s departure and Roberto De Zerbi’s impending arrival.
Chris Waddle said: “Where do Tottenham go from here? It’s looking like the Championship. I’m really concerned and worried about what is happening at the football club. I cannot believe a club of that size are in the position that they’re in. West Ham might be saying the same. Nottingham Forest might be saying the same. After the result against Forest, Tottenham Hotspur are basically the favourites for that third relegation spot. Will it be enough? That’s the big question for Tottenham: Are the players good enough and do they have the bottle for a relegation fight? Can they roll up their sleeves? I’m not convinced that this group of players have got enough about them to stop the rot.”
Chris Waddle continued: “Tottenham are miles off the pace. I thought they’ve turned a corner after improved performances against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. Then they go back to zero with the Forest performance. No confidence on the ball. They didn’t really cause Forest any problems. Tel had a decent first half, but that was it. Yes, they’ve had some bad luck with injuries, but Tottenham have been sliding for years now. The Europa League win papered over a few cracks – this group of players simply aren’t good enough to be challenging in the Premier League. The players need to take some responsibility, but the main culprits are the board and leadership of the club. They haven’t invested money in players; they’re always buying for the future, but Tottenham need better players for the now. The club is in a real mess. They’re miles away from being a top club in the Premier League.”
He added: “I don’t think a new manager at Tottenham changes a thing. I’m looking at the squad, looking at individuals that don’t look like they’ve got the stomach or the ability to pull the club out of the hole it’s in.”
The victory for Nottingham Forest has provided them with a much-needed boost in their fight to remain in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Tottenham faces a daunting task to avoid relegation, with questions surrounding their squad’s capability and the club’s strategic direction. The managerial change, with Roberto De Zerbi set to take charge, adds another layer of complexity to their current predicament. The upcoming fixtures will be crucial for Tottenham as they seek to climb out of the relegation zone and secure their Premier League status.
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