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 depend on his relationship with the board, rather than the team's league position. Despite the threat of relegation, De Zerbi emphasized the importance of having a united front, with everyone at the club sharing the same vision and goals. In his first game in charge, Tottenham suffered a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, leaving them in the bottom three with six games remaining. De Zerbi reassured fans that he is committed to the project, but needs to have a strong working relationship with the board to achieve success. The Italian coach also expressed his ambition to return Tottenham to the top six in the Premier League, but acknowledged that this will be a challenging task, especially if the team is relegated. De Zerbi has called for his players to take responsibility and show leadership on the pitch, particularly in the absence of captain Romero, who is out for the season. With several young players in the squad, De Zerbi is looking for them to step up and become leaders, citing the examples of Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Palhinha. The coach also believes that Dominic Solanke has the potential to become a stronger personality and character on the pitch, while Xavi Simons has shown leadership qualities despite his young age.