There were two options and Roberto De Zerbi chose the more positive reading. Facing his former club Brighton yesterday (2-2), the Italian coach navigated through all the emotions. He saw his team open the scoring thanks to Porro (40th, 1-0), before being cooled seven minutes later by the equalizer from Mitoma (45+2nd, 1-1). Then same scenario at the end of the match when Rütter came to extinguish the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (90+5th, 2-2), around fifteen minutes after the goal that looked like a liberation from Xavi Simons (77th, 2-1).
Coué method or sincere optimism? After the meeting, “RDZ” in any case opted for the positivity card, inviting its players to keep the same spirit until the end of the season: “the players had a good match today. I need them to keep this attitude, this mentality, and it’s not over yet. We have 5 games left and this team is capable of winning five games in a row. » It is difficult to see how Spurs could carry out this project when they have still not won a championship match in 2026. In England, moreover, observers are starting to lose patience again.
Still no victory this year in the championship
Michael Dawson, former emblematic defender of the club (2005-2014), talks about a draw “feeling defeated” at a time when Tottenham remains relegated. De Zerbi’s self-talk is even starting to annoy some. The editorialist of Sky SportsPeter Smith, writes: “De Zerbi talks about evolution? Now is not the time to make small progress or show signs of encouragement. Tottenham just desperately need a major, transformative breakthrough. And time is running out. The Italian can legitimately point to positive points in Spurs’ performance but the reality is that his team’s chances of survival deteriorate every weekend. Is he talking about a point won? Above all, it’s one more match that Tottenham can no longer win. »
There BBC adds: “They have yet to taste victory in 2026. This team is currently unable to get over the hump no matter how hard they try. They haven’t even managed to win their last five Premier League games after leading. » THE Daily Mail have few illusions and recalls the difficulty of the calendar which awaits the London club: Tottenham is heading straight towards relegation: “the fear of the descent paralyzes the players and this traumatic season takes a new turn as trips to their London rivals Chelsea and to Aston Villa, in contention for the Champions League, threaten them… But De Zerbi believes his team can string together five consecutive victories to preserve their place in the Premier League”. Without hope, no life.
