Carragher: Tottenham's Relegation Looms Large

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has expressed his belief that Tottenham Hotspur are heading for relegation to the Championship. This comes after their dismal performance in Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge, which ended in a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. The loss has left Spurs in the relegation zone with six games remaining, two points behind West Ham in 17th place. Carragher stated, 'I just can't believe it. Tottenham look like they're going to go down.' He also mentioned that the other relegation-threatened teams have something going for them, implying that Spurs are lacking in comparison. The team's performance was particularly concerning, with only 0.15 Expected Goals created in the second half against Sunderland. The first half was equally unimpressive, with 0.91 worth of xG missed overall. Carragher's assessment is shared by Gary Neville, who described the potential relegation of Tottenham as a 'monstrous moment' and 'unthinkable.' Neville said, 'It's as interesting as the title race... The Spurs question - can they go down? Will they go down? Is this the biggest club that's ever gone down in Premier League history?' Jamie O'Hara, a former Spurs midfielder, was equally critical, ranking the team's chances of survival at just 10%. He stated, 'They have not won this year... Where are the points coming from? They need seven or eight points. Where are they coming from? I just can't see it.' De Zerbi has called for his team to be stronger, saying, 'We have to be stronger... We have to react with enthusiasm, the right spirit.' He believes that one win could change the team's season, but for now, they are in a 'bad moment.'