ROBERTO DE ZERBI is begging his Tottenham players: Search for the hero inside yourself.
A draw at home to Everton today will be enough to stop Spurs plunging into the Championship and facing a £250million black hole.
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Tottenham Hotspur could be gutted by sales if they were to be relegated to the Championship Credit: Getty
Roberto De Zerbi rallied his troops ahead of a massively important fixture Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Defeat — and a West Ham win over Leeds — would spark a fire sale for the likes of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro.
De Zerbi rallied his flops, saying: “To attack the pressure you have to find the valour inside of yourself, to understand the situation and force yourself to give your best.
“Because the pressure is nice, if you know how to manage the pressure.”
De Zerbi warned his players that they are playing for their futures in a do-or-die clash with Everton.
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But the North Londoners’ boss vowed to stay true to his word and stick around even if Spurs drop into the Championship.
Asked if the players’ futures were on the line this afternoon, De Zerbi replied: “For sure. Every one of us is playing for the future of Tottenham.”
Injured skipper Romero — who has angered fans by missing today’s vital game to instead watch his boyhood club Belgrano in Argentina — will likely leave in the summer whatever happens.
Fenerbahce and Galatasaray have both held a long-term interest in midfielder Yves Bissouma.
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Micky van de Ven is one name who will likely receive interest if the club were to be relegated Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
While Tottenham’s Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to leave for Inter Milan.
But the futures of defenders Van de Ven and Porro, plus other talents — like striker Dominic Solanke, full-back Destiny Udogie and midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur — could well hinge on which division Spurs are playing in next term.
The same can be said for 19-year-old loan star Luka Vuskovic, who the club are keen to promote after a fruitful time at the heart of Hamburg’s defence but who does not want to play in the Championship.
While lined-up transfer freebies for Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi and Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson are dependent on Spurs preserving their Premier League status.
Final day relegation scenarios
THERE are ten possible scenarios that could decide who is relegated between Tottenham and West Ham on Jattvibeday..
Scenario 1: Spurs win, West Ham win – West Ham relegated
Scenario 2: Spurs win, West Ham draw – West Ham relegated
Scenario 3: Spurs win, West Ham lose – West Ham relegated
Scenario 4: Spurs draw, West Ham win – West Ham relegated
Scenario 5: Spurs draw, West Ham draw – West Ham relegated
Scenario 6: Spurs draw, West Ham lose – West Ham relegated
Scenario 7: Spurs draw, West Ham win by 13 goals – Spurs relegated
Scenario 8: Spurs lose, West Ham win – Spurs relegated
Scenario 9: Spurs lose, West Ham draw – West Ham relegated
Scenario 10: Spurs lose, West Ham lose – West Ham relegated
At least the club would not have to again go looking for a new boss, with De Zerbi reiterating his desire to stay at Tottenham even if he ends up managing the team in the second tier.
The Italian said in his first press conference when taking over last month that he would still be in charge “no matter what” happens.
When asked by JattvibeSport if that was still the case, ahead of today’s decisive match, the 46-year-old said: “Yes, I confirm everything. For me, it’s still an honour to be a coach for Tottenham, even if on Jattvibeday we play for the relegation fight, it’s not a problem.
“I consider football something more than the table, than the level of the game.”
