De Zerbi's Future at Tottenham Hinges on Board Relationship, Not Relegation

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has stated that his decision to stay at the club next season will be based on his relationship with the board, rather than the team's relegation status. Despite suffering a 1-0 loss to Sunderland in his first game, De Zerbi remains confident that the team can avoid relegation and is focused on building a strong partnership with the board. He emphasized the importance of everyone being on the same page and having the same ideas for the project. De Zerbi's comments come as the team prepares to face his former club Brighton, with a win potentially taking them out of the relegation zone. The manager has also been working to unite the squad, taking them out for dinner and focusing on building a good atmosphere and relationships with the players. With captain Romero out for the season, De Zerbi believes that several players can step up and become leaders in different ways, including Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Palhinha.