‘One Win Can Change Everything’ - De Zerbi's Spurs Plea

De Zerbi's tough start, can he save Tottenham from relegation?

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, worsening their relegation fears in the Premier League. Roberto De Zerbi's debut as Spurs manager ended in disappointment, with Nordi Mukiele's deflected shot sealing the win for Sunderland.

Roberto De Zerbi says one win can “change everything” for Tottenham after 1-0 loss to Sunderland, worsening their relegation fears...

Roberto De Zerbi reckons Tottenham need someone to guide them like a 'father' rather than just a coach, after their 1-0 loss to Sunderland. De Zerbi took over from Igor Tudor and is trying to turn Spurs' season around, but they're currently in the relegation zone.

One win can “change everything” for Spurs, De Zerbi said, after seeing his side struggle against Sunderland. Spurs are hoping De Zerbi can bring some much-needed stability and success.

Their defeat, courtesy of Nordi Mukiele's heavily deflected strike in the second half, left them two points behind West Ham with just six games to go. Spurs haven't won a Premier League game since late December and are facing a huge battle to avoid their first relegation since 1977.

Spurs are in a tough spot, and De Zerbi knows it. One win can “change everything,” he said, trying to keep morale up.

But De Zerbi, the London club's third manager this season, knows a win can shift the momentum. “We have to work on one win because with one win we can change everything this season,” he told Sky Sports.

De Zerbi is trying to turn Spurs' season around, and he's focusing on the next match. The former Brighton and Marseille boss knows it's a tough road ahead, but he's optimistic about getting a result that changes the mood.

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“I have 24 hours per day and it is not a problem of time. We created chances in the first half, the same we have done in the week.

“The players have great quality but we have to believe more in ourselves and the crucial part is to win one game.

“We can play much better than today but after five or six training games it is difficult. All together we have to stay focused to win one game.”

Tottenham face Brighton next week, with a game against bottom club Wolves to follow, but it's tough to see where their next win will come from.

De Zerbi said his new team has the quality but is suffering a crisis of confidence - they've lost half of their 32 league matches this season.