Roberto de Zerbi has made an immediate impact at Tottenham.
Tottenham’s Premier League destiny is now in their own hands. The Lilywhites are currently two points above West Ham United and, with two matches remaining, they have the opportunity to secure safety if they manage to collect four points from a possible six in the coming days. Not too long ago, fans feared that the North Londoners were heading towards relegation as results continued to go against them. However, credit must go to Roberto de Zerbi and his brilliant tactical awareness, as the club can finally see light at the end of the tunnel.
The Lilywhites are now unbeaten in their last four Premier League matches, recording two wins and two draws during that period. It is their longest unbeaten run in the league this season, which clearly highlights just how poor Spurs had been in recent months under both Igor Tudor and Thomas Frank. The recent 1-1 draw against Leeds United helped the North Londoners move another step closer to safety, especially with West Ham United losing their clash against Arsenal on Sunday.
Roberto de Zerbi’s man-management skills have proven invaluable, with the players finally performing with confidence in recent weeks. There is a renewed sense of belief within the squad, and the fans can now consistently see a clear pattern of play. Spurs are playing free-flowing, attacking football and it appears that the squad has fully bought into De Zerbi’s tactical approach, with several players publicly backing the Italian tactician’s management style.
Tottenham heading in the right direction under Roberto de Zerbi and might avoid relegation
Tottenham’s players seem to have rediscovered their confidence as results have finally started going in their favour in recent weeks. The decision to appoint Roberto de Zerbi appears to have paid off for the Lilywhites. The Italian tactician understands the importance of retaining the club’s top-flight status in the coming days and is clearly doing everything possible to ensure his players give their all on the pitch against difficult opponents.
Chris Cowlin now believes that Spurs will avoid relegation, thanks to Roberto de Zerbi’s immediate impact at N17 since taking over the reins from Igor Tudor last month. Speaking on BBC Radio, Cowlin said,
“I feel confident because in the past four games we’ve picked up eight points – two wins and two draws – and there is a real belief and confidence under De Zerbi, so thank goodness he came in when he did. It was a waste of time under Igor Tudor but De Zerbi seems to be getting a tune out of these players. I live in hope. We now watch West Ham go to Newcastle and hopefully they don’t pick up any points there and then Spurs need to just go and get a result at Stamford Bridge. That’s a huge game.”
Judging by Spurs’ performances in their last four matches under Roberto de Zerbi, there is every reason to feel confident that the Lilywhites will avoid further embarrassment and preserve their top-flight status in the coming days. As Chris Cowlin rightly pointed out, the pressure now shifts onto West Ham United to deliver positive results in their remaining two fixtures as they continue to threaten Spurs’ survival hopes. All De Zerbi’s side need to do is collect four points from their final two matches to send the Hammers down.
All eyes will now be on West Ham’s season-defining clash against Newcastle United next weekend. Failure to win that match would move Spurs within touching distance of safety even before the Lilywhites face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Roberto de Zerbi must ensure that his players remain switched on and do not lose focus as they continue battling for survival during the closing stages of the campaign.