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Tottenham's Winless Streak Continues Under De Zerbi's Debut

4/13/2026

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De Zerbi's Troubling Debut

Roberto De Zerbi's debut as Tottenham Hotspur manager began after Igor Tudor's brief tenure and ended in a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Nordi Mukiele's deflected goal sealed the win as Tottenham struggled to create chances.
Tottenham are winless in their last 14 league matches.
With six games remaining, Tottenham sit two points adrift of safety.

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Romero's Season Ending Injury

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
The injury occurred during Tottenham's 1-0 defeat to Sunderland after he collided with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky following a push from Brian Brobbey.
Romero left the pitch in tears, fearing he would miss the World Cup.
Initial reports estimate a five-to-eight-week layoff.
Tottenham remains two points from safety with six matches left.

History

Historical Context

Tottenham Hotspur, founded in 1882, has a rich history in English football, winning the FA Cup in 1901 and becoming the first British club to win a European trophy in 1963. Despite periods of success, including a second-place finish in 2017, the club has faced managerial instability, with Juande Ramos' 2008 season ending in 11th place. Currently, under Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs are winless in 14 league matches, risking relegation.

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De Zerbi's Troubling Debut

Roberto De Zerbi's debut as Tottenham Hotspur manager began after Igor Tudor's brief tenure and ended in a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Nordi Mukiele's deflected goal sealed the win as Tottenham struggled to create chances.
Tottenham are winless in their last 14 league matches.
With six games remaining, Tottenham sit two points adrift of safety.

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