De Zerbi’s Debut Ends in Defeat as Spurs Staring at Championship Drop After 14-Game Drought

Hotspur’s nightmare season took another turn for the worse as they slipped into the Premier League relegation zone following a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

The loss extended Spurs’ winless run to 14 league matches, their longest drought since a 16-game stretch between 1934 and 1935.

Roberto de Zerbi’s first game in charge ended in disappointment, leaving the club just six matches away from a potential drop to the Championship.

Former Chelsea winger, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, described the situation as “seriously deep,” noting that while Spurs showed effort, they lacked the desperation and belief needed to turn their fortunes around.

‘It’s not like they didn’t try today, but was that the desperation level they need? I’m afraid not,’ he said.

Tottenham’s struggles have now become a stark reality, with fans and pundits alike questioning where the points will come from to salvage their season.