New Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi stated that altering his players' mentality, not their playing style, is paramount to avoiding relegation. The team's 1-0 defeat to Sunderland marked their 14th Premier League match without a win, placing them 18th and in serious danger of dropping to the second tier for the first time since 1977.
De Zerbi, who replaced Igor Tudor, believes the focus must be on fostering a positive mindset. "It's in our mentality to be positive," he said. "We have to find the right energy, the right spirit."
With only six games remaining, Tottenham has 30 points and trails 17th-place West Ham United by two points. The team has secured just one point from their last eight matches. Next, Tottenham faces De Zerbi's former club, Brighton & Hove Albion. Captain Cristian Romero's status is uncertain after he sustained an injury during the Sunderland match.