Tottenham hit by Romero injury as De Zerbi responds to slump
Alasdair Gold criticises De Zerbi for delaying Xavi Simons’ introduction in the 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.
Stuart Attwell will referee Spurs v Brighton, recalling the contentious 2-1 in 2022-23 when Albion got a PGMOL apology and De Zerbi and Stellini were sent off. Jarred Gillett is on VAR.
Romero suffers medial knee ligament damage in 1-0 defeat at Sunderland, likely out around eight weeks. Spurs, 18th and winless domestically in 2026, face run-in without their captain.
Roberto De Zerbi faces another Tottenham injury setback after ‘bad news’ reported by a journalist, adding to Spurs’ fitness concerns under the new manager.
After the 1-0 loss at Sunderland left Spurs in the bottom three, De Zerbi says he must act as a ‘big brother’ and ‘father’ figure rather than a traditional coach.
Opinion piece urges Spurs to sell an £87m-rated player before Vicario as De Zerbi seeks sweeping summer changes amid a deepening crisis.
Spurs are in advanced talks over a key De Zerbi summer target following the 1-0 loss at Sunderland, aiming to bolster the squad.
Spurs are 14 league games without a win since 28 December, chasing Derby’s 2008 record of 18 without a win in a calendar year as they sit in the relegation zone with six to play.
Richarlison reveals severe mental health struggles, admitting he ‘thought about crashing into a wall’, as the Tottenham forward discusses seeking help and speaking openly about his wellbeing.
