- According to him, protecting the club’s pride, history and dignity now outweighs trophy ambitions
- I think we played well. In the last 20 minutes we showed more energy, passion and desire
- He praised Spurs supporters for their backing at Stamford Bridge and urged his players to remain united
Chelsea boosted their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, but Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi insisted his side must remain focused in their fight to avoid relegation.
Speaking after the defeat, Eko Hot Blog gathered that De Zerbi said Tottenham produced a solid display despite leaving west London empty-handed.
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The Italian manager noted that Spurs created early opportunities through Mathys Tel and later missed another big chance through Richarlison before conceding.
He admitted his side could have done better defensively, particularly in dealing with second balls and long deliveries, but praised the team’s attitude, especially during the final stages of the match.
“I think we played well. In the last 20 minutes we showed more energy, passion and desire,” De Zerbi said.
The former Brighton coach stressed that Tottenham’s main focus is survival, describing Sunday’s league game as more important than any other fixture.
According to him, protecting the club’s pride, history and dignity now outweighs trophy ambitions.
“Sunday is the final for Tottenham. We are fighting for something more important than trophies,” he stated.
De Zerbi also downplayed controversy surrounding Tottenham’s penalty appeals involving Micky van de Ven, insisting his attention remains on preparing the team for their next decisive fixture.
He praised Spurs supporters for their backing at Stamford Bridge and urged his players to remain united as the season approaches its conclusion.
The manager also revealed that midfielder James Maddison may only be fit enough for a limited appearance in the upcoming game due to fitness concerns.
Despite the setback, De Zerbi maintained confidence that Tottenham can secure survival before the end of the campaign.
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