Roberto De Zerbi just named his 'most important' Tottenham player in pursuit of relegation survival
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has now sent a message to Cristian Romero ahead of Spurs’ Premier League run-in as they battle to avoid relegation this season.
With relegation a real possibility for Tottenham Hotspur this term, it is crucial they start picking up points in the final seven games of the campaign.
Spurs have been poor in their last 14 league outings this year, failing to secure any victories in that time, a run that has now left them a single point above the relegation zone.
Many players have struggled for form as well, with their lacklustre displays and individual errors proving costly so far this season.
Tottenham need Cristian Romero response as Roberto De Zerbi sends message
One player who definitely needs to step up is Cristian Romero, who has not looked his best in recent weeks in a Spurs shirt.
The centre-back has been guilty of letting his side down, either by picking up needless suspensions or by failing to do the basics right during games.
Against Nottingham Forest, Romero was slow in tracking the run of Morgan Gibbs-White, a hesitation that led to the former Spurs target doubling the lead for their relegation rivals.
Speaking on NBC Sports, Roberto De Zerbi has now stressed the importance of Cristian Romero to Tottenham and highlighted how crucial he is to their survival hopes.
He said: “I think Cuti is crucial for us, crucial for Tottenham as a club. He is the captain, he is maybe the most important player in our squad, and to achieve our goal, we need the best of Romero.”
Romero must lead Spurs survival fight under De Zerbi
Since that defeat against Forest, Romero has promised to give more than 100% in Tottenham’s final games as he aims to help his side avoid the drop.
That must now start in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game as Spurs boss, which comes away from home at in-form Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.
The new Tottenham manager will certainly be counting on his captain to keep things assured at the back, while also helping Spurs play out of trouble during build-up, making him a vital part of De Zerbi’s armoury.
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