Roberto De Zerbi urges ‘blood, character and spirit’ from Tottenham
Roberto De Zerbi has called for Tottenham to exhibit 'blood, character, and spirit' in their crucial match against Everton. The team faces the risk of relegation if they lose, marking a potential historic low for the club. De Zerbi emphasized the importance of the match for the club's future and the pride of the players.
- ▪Tottenham is at risk of relegation for the first time since 1977 if they lose to Everton.
- ▪Roberto De Zerbi has focused on motivating the players despite controversies surrounding injured captain Cristian Romero.
- ▪De Zerbi praised stand-in captain Micky van de Ven, calling him the best center back in the Premier League.
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