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Arteta rules out Saka for Arsenal vs Manchester City clash

In a bid to build team chemistry, De Zerbi took his players out to dinner this week in London’s Mayfair. The Italian is happy to pick up the bill for more dinners in the coming weeks if he is rewarded with results on the field.

“The food was amazing and if we win, I am ready to pay every week for one dinner,” said the former Marseille coach.

“I am positive, I am ready to fight, and I believe in keeping Premier League (status). I believe in the words that I said last week. The focus is to win one game,” he added.

Rodrigo Bentancur could make his return from a three-month injury layoff against the Seagulls. However, first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario remains out after surgery on a hernia.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#Romero #season #Zerbi #backs #Tottenham #Hotspur #Premier #League #survival"> Romero out for season, but De Zerbi backs Tottenham Hotspur for Premier League survival Roberto De Zerbi confirmed on Friday that Cristian Romero will miss the rest of Tottenham’s battle for Premier League survival, but remains optimistic that just one win can transform his side’s fortunes.Romero suffered a knee injury, which could also endanger his place in Argentina’s World Cup squad, during last weekend’s 1-0 defeat by Sunderland in De Zerbi’s first match in charge.“I am really sorry for him and his injury,” said De Zerbi.“Romero first of all loves Tottenham and the people have to know he is suffering for this injury and because he cannot play any more for us this season,” he added.Without a win in 14 league games, Spurs are two points adrift of safety with six matches of the campaign to go.But victory against De Zerbi’s former club Brighton on Saturday would propel Tottenham out of the bottom three for at least 48 hours.“I think it is crucial to win a game not just for the table. Of course, one part of the table for sure, but we have to feel again what it is nice to win a game and what it can do. I have no doubts about the quality of the players,” De Zerbi said.ALSO READ | Arteta rules out Saka for Arsenal vs Manchester City clashIn a bid to build team chemistry, De Zerbi took his players out to dinner this week in London’s Mayfair. The Italian is happy to pick up the bill for more dinners in the coming weeks if he is rewarded with results on the field.“The food was amazing and if we win, I am ready to pay every week for one dinner,” said the former Marseille coach.“I am positive, I am ready to fight, and I believe in keeping Premier League (status). I believe in the words that I said last week. The focus is to win one game,” he added.Rodrigo Bentancur could make his return from a three-month injury layoff against the Seagulls. However, first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario remains out after surgery on a hernia.Published on Apr 17, 2026 #Romero #season #Zerbi #backs #Tottenham #Hotspur #Premier #League #survival
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Arteta rules out Saka for Arsenal vs Manchester City clash

In a bid to build team chemistry, De Zerbi took his players out to dinner this week in London’s Mayfair. The Italian is happy to pick up the bill for more dinners in the coming weeks if he is rewarded with results on the field.

“The food was amazing and if we win, I am ready to pay every week for one dinner,” said the former Marseille coach.

“I am positive, I am ready to fight, and I believe in keeping Premier League (status). I believe in the words that I said last week. The focus is to win one game,” he added.

Rodrigo Bentancur could make his return from a three-month injury layoff against the Seagulls. However, first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario remains out after surgery on a hernia.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#Romero #season #Zerbi #backs #Tottenham #Hotspur #Premier #League #survival">Romero out for season, but De Zerbi backs Tottenham Hotspur for Premier League survival

Roberto De Zerbi confirmed on Friday that Cristian Romero will miss the rest of Tottenham’s battle for Premier League survival, but remains optimistic that just one win can transform his side’s fortunes.

Romero suffered a knee injury, which could also endanger his place in Argentina’s World Cup squad, during last weekend’s 1-0 defeat by Sunderland in De Zerbi’s first match in charge.

“I am really sorry for him and his injury,” said De Zerbi.

“Romero first of all loves Tottenham and the people have to know he is suffering for this injury and because he cannot play any more for us this season,” he added.

Without a win in 14 league games, Spurs are two points adrift of safety with six matches of the campaign to go.

But victory against De Zerbi’s former club Brighton on Saturday would propel Tottenham out of the bottom three for at least 48 hours.

“I think it is crucial to win a game not just for the table. Of course, one part of the table for sure, but we have to feel again what it is nice to win a game and what it can do. I have no doubts about the quality of the players,” De Zerbi said.

ALSO READ | Arteta rules out Saka for Arsenal vs Manchester City clash

In a bid to build team chemistry, De Zerbi took his players out to dinner this week in London’s Mayfair. The Italian is happy to pick up the bill for more dinners in the coming weeks if he is rewarded with results on the field.

“The food was amazing and if we win, I am ready to pay every week for one dinner,” said the former Marseille coach.

“I am positive, I am ready to fight, and I believe in keeping Premier League (status). I believe in the words that I said last week. The focus is to win one game,” he added.

Rodrigo Bentancur could make his return from a three-month injury layoff against the Seagulls. However, first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario remains out after surgery on a hernia.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

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Roberto De Zerbi confirmed on Friday that Cristian Romero will miss the rest of Tottenham’s…

I feel complete support: Arne Slot says he has backing from Liverpool bosses despite Premier League form

Tottenham plummeted in the standings, first under Thomas Frank and then under interim boss Igor ⁠Tudor, with the club sitting in 17th place – one point above the relegation zone.

“I believe to keep (Spurs) in the Premier League, it has to be clear to ‌everyone, because I want to work in the Premier League. I think (I) deserve to work in the Premier League,” De Zerbi said.

“Anyway, if I sign my contract in April, I have to be ready to stay no matter what in the next season. I want to stay focused on Sunderland and the other six games. But my idea is very clear,” he added.

However, he was dealt a blow when ‌forward Mohammed Kudus suffered a setback in his recovery from a quad injury, with the ​Ghanaian international also in danger of missing out on the World Cup.

“I started with not much luck. Kudus was, in my head, a ⁠crucial player. But we have to look forward anyway. We have a lot of ⁠very good attackers, and we have to help them show their qualities,” De Zerbi said.

“(Randal) Kolo Muani is not playing a great season ‌, but he is a good player. Mathys Tel, I wanted him in (Olympique de) Marseille. Xavi Simons is a big talent. Richarlison and (Dominic) Solanke, you know ​better than me. We have to put them in the best condition,” he concluded.

Published on Apr 10, 2026

#Tottenham #Hotspur #boss #Zerbi #targets #Premier #League #survival #attacking #football"> New Tottenham Hotspur boss De Zerbi targets Premier League survival with attacking football Roberto De Zerbi called on Tottenham Hotspur to embrace its attacking instincts as ‌he battles to save the club from its first relegation since ​1977, declaring on Friday that the ‘DNA’ of the club is to ⁠attack and score goals.Having been appointed as Spurs’ third manager of the season, the former Brighton & Hove Albion boss has seven games to steer the North London side to safety, and he acknowledged the urgency of his task.Tottenham has not won a Premier League game in 2026, while it has scored only ‌40 league goals this season to register a negative goal difference (-10).“I don’t ‌have ⁠time for principles or build-up, I want to give organisation with ⁠the ball and without the ball,” De Zerbi told reporters ahead of his first game in charge, away at Sunderland on Sunday.“What I want to do and what I want to achieve is ​the character. The right spirit, courage ‌to play and attack. The DNA of this club and squad is to find the goal, to score. In this part, I can be able to transfer my principle, he added.The Italian manager had vowed to remain in charge next ‌season regardless of results, describing the role as the biggest challenge ​of his career after signing a long-term contract.ALSO READ | I feel complete support: Arne Slot says he has backing from Liverpool bosses despite Premier League formTottenham plummeted in the standings, first under Thomas Frank and then under interim boss Igor ⁠Tudor, with the club sitting in 17th place – one point above the relegation zone.“I believe to keep (Spurs) in the Premier League, it has to be clear to ‌everyone, because I want to work in the Premier League. I think (I) deserve to work in the Premier League,” De Zerbi said.“Anyway, if I sign my contract in April, I have to be ready to stay no matter what in the next season. I want to stay focused on Sunderland and the other six games. But my idea is very clear,” he added.However, he was dealt a blow when ‌forward Mohammed Kudus suffered a setback in his recovery from a quad injury, with the ​Ghanaian international also in danger of missing out on the World Cup.“I started with not much luck. Kudus was, in my head, a ⁠crucial player. But we have to look forward anyway. We have a lot of ⁠very good attackers, and we have to help them show their qualities,” De Zerbi said.“(Randal) Kolo Muani is not playing a great season ‌, but he is a good player. Mathys Tel, I wanted him in (Olympique de) Marseille. Xavi Simons is a big talent. Richarlison and (Dominic) Solanke, you know ​better than me. We have to put them in the best condition,” he concluded.Published on Apr 10, 2026 #Tottenham #Hotspur #boss #Zerbi #targets #Premier #League #survival #attacking #football
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I feel complete support: Arne Slot says he has backing from Liverpool bosses despite Premier League form

Tottenham plummeted in the standings, first under Thomas Frank and then under interim boss Igor ⁠Tudor, with the club sitting in 17th place – one point above the relegation zone.

“I believe to keep (Spurs) in the Premier League, it has to be clear to ‌everyone, because I want to work in the Premier League. I think (I) deserve to work in the Premier League,” De Zerbi said.

“Anyway, if I sign my contract in April, I have to be ready to stay no matter what in the next season. I want to stay focused on Sunderland and the other six games. But my idea is very clear,” he added.

However, he was dealt a blow when ‌forward Mohammed Kudus suffered a setback in his recovery from a quad injury, with the ​Ghanaian international also in danger of missing out on the World Cup.

“I started with not much luck. Kudus was, in my head, a ⁠crucial player. But we have to look forward anyway. We have a lot of ⁠very good attackers, and we have to help them show their qualities,” De Zerbi said.

“(Randal) Kolo Muani is not playing a great season ‌, but he is a good player. Mathys Tel, I wanted him in (Olympique de) Marseille. Xavi Simons is a big talent. Richarlison and (Dominic) Solanke, you know ​better than me. We have to put them in the best condition,” he concluded.

Published on Apr 10, 2026

#Tottenham #Hotspur #boss #Zerbi #targets #Premier #League #survival #attacking #football">New Tottenham Hotspur boss De Zerbi targets Premier League survival with attacking football

Roberto De Zerbi called on Tottenham Hotspur to embrace its attacking instincts as ‌he battles to save the club from its first relegation since ​1977, declaring on Friday that the ‘DNA’ of the club is to ⁠attack and score goals.

Having been appointed as Spurs’ third manager of the season, the former Brighton & Hove Albion boss has seven games to steer the North London side to safety, and he acknowledged the urgency of his task.

Tottenham has not won a Premier League game in 2026, while it has scored only ‌40 league goals this season to register a negative goal difference (-10).

“I don’t ‌have ⁠time for principles or build-up, I want to give organisation with ⁠the ball and without the ball,” De Zerbi told reporters ahead of his first game in charge, away at Sunderland on Sunday.

“What I want to do and what I want to achieve is ​the character. The right spirit, courage ‌to play and attack. The DNA of this club and squad is to find the goal, to score. In this part, I can be able to transfer my principle, he added.

The Italian manager had vowed to remain in charge next ‌season regardless of results, describing the role as the biggest challenge ​of his career after signing a long-term contract.

ALSO READ | I feel complete support: Arne Slot says he has backing from Liverpool bosses despite Premier League form

Tottenham plummeted in the standings, first under Thomas Frank and then under interim boss Igor ⁠Tudor, with the club sitting in 17th place – one point above the relegation zone.

“I believe to keep (Spurs) in the Premier League, it has to be clear to ‌everyone, because I want to work in the Premier League. I think (I) deserve to work in the Premier League,” De Zerbi said.

“Anyway, if I sign my contract in April, I have to be ready to stay no matter what in the next season. I want to stay focused on Sunderland and the other six games. But my idea is very clear,” he added.

However, he was dealt a blow when ‌forward Mohammed Kudus suffered a setback in his recovery from a quad injury, with the ​Ghanaian international also in danger of missing out on the World Cup.

“I started with not much luck. Kudus was, in my head, a ⁠crucial player. But we have to look forward anyway. We have a lot of ⁠very good attackers, and we have to help them show their qualities,” De Zerbi said.

“(Randal) Kolo Muani is not playing a great season ‌, but he is a good player. Mathys Tel, I wanted him in (Olympique de) Marseille. Xavi Simons is a big talent. Richarlison and (Dominic) Solanke, you know ​better than me. We have to put them in the best condition,” he concluded.

Published on Apr 10, 2026

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Roberto De Zerbi called on Tottenham Hotspur to embrace its attacking instincts as ‌he battles…