Roberto De Zerbi says dinner is on him if Tottenham secure Premier League survival
Roberto De Zerbi took his Tottenham squad out for dinner in Mayfair this week
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury, a significant blow for manager Roberto De Zerbi as his side battles to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Romero sustained the injury during Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, De Zerbi’s first match in charge, meaning the defender will miss the final six fixtures of what has been a challenging campaign for the north London club. Tottenham currently sit in the relegation zone, in 18th place.
In an effort to foster team cohesion and boost morale ahead of a critical final stretch, De Zerbi took his squad for a meal in Mayfair this week, prior to Saturday’s home clash against his former club, Brighton . "Yes, I don’t know if we win the game for dinner. I know we eat very well.
The food was amazing and if we win, I am ready to pay every week for one dinner," De Zerbi remarked with a smile. De Zerbi confirmed Cristian Romero will not play again this season (Getty) He stressed the importance of unity, adding: "We have to build and find in these last weeks the best relationship we can find, and I want to see on the pitch players helping their team-mates and pushing everybody for one target and to achieve our big, big target for us. If we don’t achieve our target, everybody will lose something in their career.
" Despite the club’s precarious position, De Zerbi remains optimistic about their chances of survival. "I am positive, I am ready to fight and I believe to keep Premier League (status). I believe in my words that I said last week.