Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has emphasized that his future at the club depends on his relationship with the board, rather than the team's relegation status. Following a 1-0 loss to Sunderland in his first game, Spurs are currently in the bottom three, two points from safety with six games remaining.
De Zerbi reassured fans that relegation will not determine his decision to stay, stating that having the same vision and ideas as the board is crucial. He stressed the importance of everyone being on the same page, from the players to the board, in order to achieve success.
With a huge rebuild required in the summer transfer window, De Zerbi's relationship with the board will be put to the test. The Italian manager is confident that if Spurs avoid relegation, they will be competing among the Premier League's elite next season.
However, he acknowledges that this is a big 'if' and that the team must focus on the present and work together to achieve their goals. De Zerbi has called for his players to take responsibility and show leadership, particularly with captain Romero out for the season. He believes that several players, including Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Palhinha, can step up and become leaders in different ways.
The manager also expressed his desire for Dominic Solanke to become stronger as a personality and character on the pitch, and for Xavi Simons to continue showing his personality and character on the ball.