Antonín Kinský’s last‑minute heroics at Wolves could well be remembered as the save that saved Tottenham’s season. In the dying seconds of a tightly contested match, the Czech keeper launched himself full‑stretch to deny Joao Gomes an almost certain free‑kick, preserving a 1‑0 win that gave Spurs their first Premier League triumph of 2026.
While rivals Nottingham Forest and West Ham also secured victories that weekend, Tottenham did not close the two‑point gap to safety, but the win injected a fresh surge of confidence and a belief that the club may finally be turning a corner. When Sky Sports sat down with Kinský for an exclusive interview, the goalkeeper responded modestly to praise for his spectacular stop. “I’m glad you think so,” he said with a smile. “It was also about the weight of the moment.
Everyone knows how crucial the final minute is – there’s no time to make up for a mistake afterwards.” The significance of the three points, according to Kinský, cannot be overstated. “It’s incredibly valuable. If we hadn’t taken those three points, the situation would be far more difficult now,” he explained. “We haven’t moved closer to safety, but at least we haven’t fallen further behind.
The margin is still just two points.” That narrow margin has reignited belief within the Tottenham squad that they can steer clear of the drop with four games remaining. The optimism is palpable, and the players are keen to translate it into results. When asked about the overall mood in the relegation battle, Kinský summed it up in a single word: “Positive.” He added, “If anyone in the group started feeling otherwise, there would be no point in being part of the squad.
Everything begins with belief. If you don’t believe, you can’t achieve. So the most important thing is to have a clear goal, trust in it, and give everything you have. Otherwise, everything is meaningless.
I think everyone shares that mindset, and it will help us a lot.” The arrival of new head coach Roberto De Zerbi has further reinforced that attitude. The charismatic Italian has made an immediate impact both on the pitch and in the dressing room, lifting Kinský and his teammates. “What you hear from him is that he believes in us, and that’s a huge message,” Kinský noted.
“It’s not just words – he shows it. His preferred style fits our squad perfectly, so I’m confident it will work.
We have four points from three games, there are four games left, and I believe we’re on the right path.” Kinský’s calm, focused and upbeat approach to Tottenham’s plight is also a product of personal resilience. Earlier this season, under former manager Igor Tudor, he endured a nightmare Champions League debut against Atlético Madrid. After just 17 minutes of the first leg of the round‑of‑16 tie, Kinský had already made two glaring errors and conceded three goals, leading to his substitution.
He had been a surprise starter over regular number 1 Guglielmo Vicario, having featured in only two Carabao Cup matches all season before that March fixture. Reflecting on that experience, Kinský admitted it forced a great deal of self‑analysis, but his recent performances – especially while Vicario recovers from a hernia operation – have been markedly better.
He has managed to put the Madrid disaster behind him and become a pivotal figure in Tottenham’s survival push. “It was a moment I’d dreamed of as a kid – my Champions League debut,” he recalled. “When the game ended badly, I was sad, but I stayed calm. I have great people around me who give honest feedback.
I talked to them, listened, compared their views with my own feelings, and they matched. So I decided to keep moving forward and be ready for the next chance.” Kinský believes that the painful episode actually made him stronger. “It’s not that I feel weak now; I feel stronger because I’ve lived through that experience. You become stronger by facing challenges, and it helps you grow.
There’s always room for improvement, and those moments highlight where you can get better, both technically and mentally.” With the season winding down, Tottenham must absorb the lessons quickly. The goalkeeper’s resilience offers a blueprint for the rest of the squad as they confront the final stretch that will determine their Premier League fate. If the team can maintain the positivity championed by Kinský and De Zerbi, they stand a realistic chance of clawing back the two‑point deficit and securing safety.
The club’s fans are urged to follow the upcoming Aston Villa versus Spurs clash via Sky Sports’ live blog for real‑time updates, analysis, and post‑match highlights. Additionally, Sky Sports offers a WhatsApp channel for the latest sports news, videos, and expert commentary. In summary, Antonín Kinský’s decisive save, his candid reflections on a past nightmare, and his unwavering belief in the squad’s potential encapsulate the spirit Tottenham needs to survive.
As the final games approach, the combination of renewed confidence, tactical guidance from De Zerbi, and the goalkeeper’s mental fortitude could prove decisive in keeping the North London club in the top flight.