Roberto De Zerbi insists Tottenham have not forgotten last season’s relegation battle as Spurs prepare for a fresh campaign.
Roberto De Zerbi has issued a fiery statement ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s new campaign, making it clear that neither he nor his players have forgotten the hostility they faced during last season’s grueling relegation battle.
As reported by Last Word On Spurs on X, the Italian manager emphasized that he has ‘NOT’ forgotten how rival clubs across the Premier League “wanted to kill” Tottenham when the team was struggling at its lowest point. Rather than trying to erase those difficult months from memory, De Zerbi is harnessing that collective memory to fuel a new, fierce siege mentality inside the dressing room.
The manager explained that navigating such an intense period exposed the true attitudes of opposing teams, giving his squad a permanent reminder of how merciless the English top flight can be. De Zerbi believes that enduring that trial by fire has forged a deeper level of resilience within the group. He insists that those experiences will serve as the emotional bedrock for the team moving forward, ensuring that every player steps onto the pitch with an aggressive edge and a point to prove against every single opponent they face.
Setting Lofty Ambitions for a New-Look Squad
With last season’s struggles firmly behind them, De Zerbi stated that he is now ready to set big ambitions for his new-look Spurs side. The club has undergone a sweeping transformation over the summer, overhauling the squad through strategic transfers, establishing a fresh leadership group led by newly appointed captain Micky van de Ven, and instilling a high-intensity, possession-based tactical identity. De Zerbi is confident that this rejuvenated group possesses the technical quality, hunger, and tactical maturity required to compete at the highest level.
As Tottenham prepare to kick off their Premier League season, De Zerbi’s defiant words signal a clear shift in mindset. The goal in North London is no longer simply rebuilding or steadying the ship; it is about establishing Tottenham as a dominant footballing force once again. Backed by a vocal home crowd and a modernized squad, De Zerbi and his players are determined to turn past adversity into immediate success on the pitch.
