Roberto de Zerbi has told his Tottenham Hotspur players to "silence the voice inside of us" to combat negative thinking during their Premier League survival bid. According to The Guardian, the manager used a press conference on Friday to address the psychological pressure facing the squad. Spurs currently sit 18th in the Premier League table with 34 points, trailing 17th-placed West Ham United by two points with four matches remaining.
The Italian head coach confirmed significant injury setbacks ahead of Sunday's trip to Aston Villa. Per Sky Sports, midfielder Xavi Simons will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament during last week's 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Striker Dominic Solanke is also unavailable for the upcoming fixture due to a hamstring injury.
De Zerbi replaced interim manager Igor Tudor in April 2026. Despite a recent 15-game winless streak, Tottenham recorded its first league victory of the calendar year against Wolves on Saturday via an 82nd-minute goal from João Palhinha.
