Roberto De Zerbi Motivates Tottenham by Highlighting Players’ Past Successes to Avert Relegation
ROBERTO DE ZERBI has shared previous highlights with his Tottenham squad to spark their fight for survival.
The Italian manager inherited a team low on confidence, which hasn’t achieved a Premier League victory in 2026 and is facing looming relegation.
Ahead of today’s match against the relegated Wolves, De Zerbi discovered YouTube clips showcasing his players’ top performances.
He remarked: “We need to keep a positive mindset, and for that, we must recall our strengths.”
“Words alone won’t cut it, so I explore different avenues to connect with each player. Sometimes it’s through video, other times via conversation, sharing a drink, or review analysis highlighting their past successes.”
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“If I place Randal Kolo Muani as a right winger, it’s due to his previous performances in that position.”
“You can easily find videos online, like ‘Kolo Muani Eintracht Frankfurt,’ highlighting his outstanding achievements and goal-scoring in that role.”
“When I’m outside my office, I actively seek various methods to gather information about players since time is limited, and we have to scrutinize everything to evade relegation.”
Spurs are just two points from safety with only five matches left.
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In addition, left-back Destiny Udogie will be absent for the trip to Molineux due to a muscular issue, while goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is still on the mend from hernia surgery.
James Maddison made a surprising return to the substitutes’ bench during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brighton after an eight-month recovery from a significant knee injury.
However, he is not anticipated to play, serving more as a mental boost for the team.
Discussing Maddison, De Zerbi noted: “He’s not quite ready, especially for this week. He did feel some discomfort, but it’s not a major concern.
“He will join us on the bench tomorrow because he is vital. Whether he plays or not is secondary.
“Ideally, he would participate, but as a person and leader, he provides a much-needed positive presence. Having uplifting individuals in the dressing room is essential for their teammates.”