Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has offered public support to Mathys Tel after the young forward's erratic performance in the 1-1 draw with Leeds United. Despite scoring a stunning opener, the Frenchman conceded a decisive penalty via a reckless overhead kick, drawing heavy criticism from pundits, but his manager opted for a more compassionate approach.
Tottenham Hotspur missed a golden opportunity to pull away from the Premier League relegation zone after being held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United. Following a game defined by spectacular goals and controversial VAR interventions, head coach Roberto De Zerbi suggested the officiating was influenced by the high-stakes nature of the survival battle.
Tottenham threw away two huge points in their fight for Premier League survival as they were held to a 1-1 draw by already-safe Leeds on Monday night. Spurs looked on course for a crucial victory when Mathys Tel fired home an unstoppable strike shortly after half-time, but the Frenchman turned villain when he conceded a needless penalty to gift the visitors a route back into the game with 20 minutes to play, and Roberto De Zerbi's side were unable to find a winner.
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has expressed serious doubts over Dejan Kulusevski's ability to represent Sweden at the upcoming World Cup. Despite the winger's public determination to recover from a long-term knee injury, his club boss admits it is difficult to see him featuring in the tournament after such a lengthy spell on the sidelines. De Zerbi also delivered an update on Richarlison's fitness ahead of Spurs' crucial Premier League clash with Leeds.
Liverpool are in the market for defensive reinforcements, with Glen Johnson telling GOAL why raids on Nottingham Forest and Tottenham for Murillo and Micky van de Ven make a lot of sense for the Reds. Another transfer window will swing open this summer, with Premier League heavyweights at Anfield needing to strengthen across the heart of their back four.
Tottenham Hotspur could be facing a fight to keep hold of a player described as the "best defender in the world" as the summer transfer window approaches. Former Spurs and Liverpool forward Ronny Rosenthal believes a move is inevitable for the Dutchman, with Europe's elite clubs currently circling the north London outfit.
Mason Greenwood’s stint in Ligue 1 could be reaching an unexpected conclusion as speculation intensifies regarding a sensational return to the Premier League. Despite a productive start to life in France, rumors of a potential move to Tottenham Hotspur to reunite with former coach Roberto De Zerbi have emerged amid whispers of internal tension at Marseille.
Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Ronny Rosenthal has revealed the staggering moment the club's hierarchy decided against signing a young Cristiano Ronaldo. The north London side, currently fighting for their Premier League lives, are being haunted by years of recruitment failures that have seen them slide from Champions League regulars to genuine relegation candidates.
Inter are reportedly considering a dramatic U-turn regarding their pursuit of Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Despite having already reached a personal agreement with the Italy international, the Nerazzurri are now weighing up whether to scrap the deal entirely in favour of an internal solution.
Chelsea have seen old adversaries Tottenham suffer a humbling fall from grace, but could the Blues find themselves on the same slippery slope in a season of three managers and potential failure to qualify for Europe? Blues legend Ruud Gullit hopes that fate can be avoided, with the Dutchman explaining to GOAL how Paris Saint-Germain need to be used as a source of inspiration.
Ismael Kone has addressed his past clash with Roberto De Zerbi, insisting their relationship is now on good terms despite their time together at Marseille ending in disaster. The Canada international admitted their disagreement came from differing football views but revealed the pair recently met in London to clear the air.
Despite a devastating Champions League semi-final exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, Harry Kane appears committed to his future at Bayern Munich. Following a 6-5 aggregate defeat that left the England captain visibly emotional, former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor claimed there is "no chance" that the former Tottenham striker will return to the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has made his intentions clear regarding the future of Joao Palhinha, confirming he wants to secure the midfielder on a permanent basis. The Portuguese international, who is on loan from Bayern Munich, has become a vital component of the Spurs engine room since the Italian's arrival.
Jaap Stam has urged Manchester United to sign Frenkie de Jong, joking he would cycle to Barcelona to bring the midfielder to Old Trafford. The former defender also suggested Micky van de Ven could strengthen United’s defence.
Canada national team head coach Jesse Marsch has launched a scathing attack on Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi, labelling the Italian "a real a*shole." The outburst stems from De Zerbi's controversial treatment of midfielder Ismael Kone during their brief shared tenure at Marseille.
Tottenham midfielder Conor Gallagher has opened up on the transformative impact Roberto De Zerbi has had at the club since taking the reins during a turbulent season. The England international believes the Italian's unique approach has been the catalyst for their recent climb out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Tottenham may yet steer a course to Premier League safety, but transfer talk will rage on into the summer regardless - with Chris Waddle addressing Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven future questions during an exclusive interview with GOAL. He has suggested that certain individuals are looking for a way out, while Spurs have been told that they need to “change” their recruitment policy as a collective.
Conor Gallagher heaped praise on Roberto De Zerbi after Tottenham hauled themselves out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa. The English midfielder claimed that "every player trusts" De Zerbi already, with the Italian coach having overseen two wins, one draw and one defeat in his first four games since replacing Igor Tudor.
It's official: Tottenham are out of the Premier League relegation zone. Spurs capitalised on a sluggish Aston Villa performance and West Ham's defeat to Brentford a day prior to escape the bottom three on Sunday night, unexpectedly running out comfortable 2-1 winners over Unai Emery's out-of-sorts side at Villa Park.
Sheffield United supporters made sure their voices were heard during the final day of the Championship season, taking a brutal swipe at Tottenham Hotspur as they look ahead to a potential reunion in the second tier. Despite a campaign of mixed fortunes, the Blades' faithful travelled in numbers to witness a hard-fought victory that dampened their hosts' promotion dreams.
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a major lifeline in their quest for Premier League survival following West Ham's 3-0 defeat at Brentford. The Hammers’ failure to secure points in the London derby means the North London side could leapfrog their rivals and escape the bottom three with a victory on Sunday.
Tottenham Hotspur have been hit with a chilling warning that their current slump could see them plummet all the way down to the third tier of English football. Former Spurs manager Tim Sherwood believes that without a drastic change in leadership, the North London club faces the very real threat of back-to-back relegations.
James Maddison has opened up on the transformative impact of Roberto De Zerbi, crediting the Italian tactician with saving Tottenham from a "disaster" relegation. The Spurs midfielder revealed the intense dedication behind the scenes that helped the North London club secure their top-flight status on a dramatic final day of the season.
Nicky Butt believes Manchester United should target Micky van de Ven as a defensive upgrade on Lisandro Martinez. The former midfielder also doubts whether Luis Enrique would leave Paris Saint-Germain to take charge at Old Trafford.
Roberto De Zerbi has launched a passionate defence of his squad's survival hopes, insisting that those who complain about bad luck are simply "losers". The Tottenham boss delivered a defiant four-minute monologue ahead of a crucial trip to Aston Villa, demanding his players show maximum commitment in their battle to avoid the drop.
Carlos Vinicius endured a nightmarish evening in the Copa Sudamericana as he managed to miss the same penalty three times in quick succession. The former Tottenham striker, now back in Brazil with Gremio, saw a remarkable sequence of events leave him with his head in his hands.