Roberto De Zerbi shared his thoughts after Tottenham’s 1-1 draw, emphasizing the unique pressure of a relegation battle. The result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham, while De Zerbi’s own team sits 17th.
“We played well, not brilliantly, but the pressure was immense. We wanted to finish the game early. Ultimately, we have to keep fighting until the end of the season,” the manager said.
De Zerbi also praised Leeds United after a hard-fought match. “Leeds played very well. We hope they can replicate that performance against West Ham, because that’s exactly what we need.”
He acknowledged a costly penalty conceded after a young player’s mistake. “I regret the penalty due to Tely’s error, especially because Mathis had scored a fantastic goal just before. He is very young, and for me it’s not a problem. I’m pleased with his attitude and mentality.”
“Of course we didn’t play exceptionally, but that’s how a survival battle is – you can’t have every match going smoothly. We need to raise our level and