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I'm not better than Frank or Tudor - Spurs boss De Zerbi

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They were also knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Atletico Madrid 7-5 on aggregate . Since 1950, Spurs have only spent one season outside the top flight, which was back in 1977-78.

They were also knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by Atletico Madrid 7-5 on aggregate . Since 1950, Spurs have only spent one season outside the top flight, which was back in 1977-78. "For me, it was a big opportunity because Tottenham are a very important club in the Premier League and the Premier League is the best league in the world," said De Zerbi, who previously managed Brighton between 2022 and 2024.

"I love the qualities of the players and the crucial part that there was 12 days before the first game and for me it was important to have more than one week. I thought it would be important to understand the problems. "The message for my staff and players is that we have to deserve the support because the fans are suffering like us.

But for the fans, there is just one club. The players can change but for the fans, their club is unique. "We have to make them happy with the right spirit and the right behaviour on the pitch.

Then it's easier to make points. " Tottenham travel to the Stadium of Light to face 11th-placed Sunderland on Sunday (14:00 BST kick-off). Seven games to go - how will De Zerbi try to save Spurs?