Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has stated that his relationship with the club's board, rather than the threat of relegation, will determine whether he stays on as manager next season. Despite a difficult start to his tenure, including a 1-0 loss to Sunderland, De Zerbi remains committed to the project and is focused on building a strong working relationship with the board. He emphasized the importance of everyone being on the same page and having the same ideas about the project's direction. De Zerbi's comments suggest that he is willing to work through the challenges facing the team, but needs to feel supported by the board in order to do so.
With six games remaining in the season, Tottenham sits in the bottom three, two points from safety, and is the only Premier League side yet to win in 2026. De Zerbi's first home game in charge is against his former club Brighton, and a victory would take Spurs out of the relegation zone. The manager has been working to unite the squad and has taken them out for dinner in an effort to build a stronger team dynamic. He has also identified several players who can step up and become leaders, including Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Palhinha.
However, with captain Romero out for the season, the team is facing a significant challenge in terms of leadership and experience.