Photo credit: Getty Images. Written by Phil McNulty. Lead football correspondent for The Stadium of Light. 12 aprilie 2026. Il y a 1457 commentaires. The image of new Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto de Zerbi looking on in distress as captain Cristian Romero tearfully walked past him could become the enduring symbol of a season that’s gradually slipping toward the Championship. De Zerbi’s dreams of a strong start after replacing Igor Tudor—whose chaotic Croatian tenure lasted just 44 days—were shattered as Spurs showed no real reaction to the Italian’s arrival. In yet another lifeless performance, the emotional exit of De Zerbi’s on-field leader with 25 minutes remaining, Spurs trailing 1-0 and heading for a merited loss at Sunderland, marked another grim episode in this tragic decline of a once-mighty club. The debate over whether Spurs are too strong to be relegated was abandoned long ago. A team winless in 14 Premier League matches since December 28 at Crystal Palace provides the answer. A more pressing question now is: Are Spurs too poor to avoid relegation? Based on the bleak events that played out in the Wearside sunshine, it seems they are… De Zerbi’s Spurs tenure kicks off with a loss at Sunderland.
