Tottenham's Relegation Fears Grow
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has expressed his concerns about Tottenham's chances of avoiding relegation, stating that they 'look like they're going down' after a dismal performance in their 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. With six games remaining, Spurs are in the relegation zone, two points behind West Ham, and their survival is no longer in their hands. Carragher believes that the other relegation-threatened teams have something to offer, but Tottenham's recent displays have been unimpressive. The team's expected goals in the second half against Sunderland were a mere 0.15, and their wasteful first half saw them miss 0.91 worth of xG overall without scoring. Carragher's comments were echoed by Gary Neville, who described the possibility of Tottenham's relegation as a 'monstrous moment' and 'unthinkable.' Neville believes that if Tottenham were to go down, it would be a significant moment in Premier League history, given their recent Champions League finals appearances and Europa League win. Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara was also critical of the team's performance, ranking their chances of survival at just 10%. O'Hara believes that De Zerbi is a good manager but cannot work miracles, and the players need to step up and produce quality performances. De Zerbi has called on his players to be stronger and react with enthusiasm, stating that one win could change their season. With tough fixtures ahead, including matches against fellow relegation rivals Wolves and Leeds, Tottenham's fate hangs in the balance.