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De Zerbi Vows to Stay at Tottenham Even If Relegated

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed he will stay with the club even if they are relegated.
  • The team is currently two points above the relegation zone with one game left.
  • De Zerbi stated his commitment is an honor and that the team has enough quality to overcome the pressure.

Roberto De Zerbi, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, has reaffirmed his commitment to the club, stating he will remain in charge even if they are relegated from the Premier League. Tottenham sits precariously two points above the final relegation spot with only one game remaining against Everton.

Yeah, I confirm everything.

โ€” Roberto De ZerbiWhen asked on Friday if he would stick to his word about staying with Tottenham regardless of results.

De Zerbi's pledge comes after he previously stated in April that he would stay regardless of the season's outcome. "Yeah, I confirm everything," he told reporters on Friday. "Itโ€™s still an honour to be a coach for Tottenham, even if on Sunday we play for the relegation fight, itโ€™s not a problem."

Itโ€™s still an honour to be a coach for Tottenham, even if on Sunday we play for the relegation fight, itโ€™s not a problem.

โ€” Roberto De ZerbiSpeaking about his commitment to the club.

The Italian emphasized his belief in the team's capabilities, adding, "I consider football something more than the (league) table... We are fighting for something very important for everyone. It is football. But we have enough quality. To attack the pressure, you have to find the valour inside of yourself, to understand the situation and force yourself to give your best."

I consider football something more than the (league) table...

โ€” Roberto De ZerbiExplaining his perspective on the current situation.

Tottenham's survival hinges on their final match, where a draw against Everton would likely secure their place in the top flight, given their superior goal difference. However, a loss combined with a West Ham victory could see them drop to the second tier for the first time since 1977.

We are fighting for something very important for everyone. It is football. But we have enough quality. To attack the pressure, you have to find the valour inside of yourself, to understand the situation and force yourself to give your best.

โ€” Roberto De ZerbiDescribing the team's mindset ahead of the crucial final match.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.