Spurs’ Season Finish: A Momentum Builder for the Future?
Tottenham Hotspur ended their season on a surprisingly positive note, securing 11 points from their final six games. Such a late surge is frankly unimaginable improvement compared to the earlier part of their campaign. Historically, we’ve seen similar momentum act as a springboard to far better outcomes in the very next season for various teams. Could this be Spurs’ future as well? The answer hinges heavily on one man and one challenging requirement.
The De Zerbi Revolution: What Spurs Need to Do
Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs’ head coach, has ambitious plans. He wants comprehensive changes that could turn this momentum into sustained success. However, the focus keyword here is that what De Zerbi wants “somewhat inconveniently, amounts to something Spurs never, ever do.” This leaves fans and management with a clear dilemma — can Tottenham break from their traditional ways?
What De Zerbi Wants vs. Spurs’ History
The “Never again” sentiment surrounding Spurs’ near relegation season has been echoed repeatedly, especially after avoiding what would have been one of the Premier League’s most humiliating relegations ever. Yet these warnings were ignored last summer, costing a trophy-winning manager his job in the process. De Zerbi’s challenge is to get the club to truly act differently.
The “Never Again” Action Plan: Who Stays, Who Goes?
De Zerbi’s view of the current squad is brutally honest. He claims only 10-12 players in the current roster are good enough for Spurs. This assessment, while absolutely mental, is also absolutely damning — and unfortunately, true.
Players De Zerbi Wants to Keep
Based on recent squad performance and public comments, here’s the best guess of who makes the cut:
- Kinský
- Porro
- Van de Ven
- Danso
- Bentancur
- Gallagher
- Tel
- Gray
- Bergvall
- Maddison
There are also some injured players who, by default, must be retained for at least the summer.
Question Marks and Uncertainties
- Destiny Udogie: His future at Spurs remains unclear.
- Radu Dragusin: Surprisingly mentioned by De Zerbi as someone who impressed during the tough last six weeks, hinting he could be kept.
The Midfield Puzzle: Palhinha’s Role
Joao Palhinha’s name often comes up in transfer talk. Rumors suggest he favors returning to Portugal. However, Spurs would be wise to keep him if possible.
Why Palhinha Matters
Everyone knows Palhinha’s strengths — his tackling and commitment. But what’s made him so vital this season is his knack for scoring clutch goals when it matters most. Spurs need players like him to maintain and build on their newfound momentum.
What Spurs Must Do to Keep the Momentum Going
For Spurs, this end-of-season momentum can be a genuine springboard to better things, but only under certain conditions:
- Trust and Back De Zerbi: The coach’s vision needs full support from the board and fans. Change requires patience and belief.
- Rebuild the Squad: Accept that 10-12 players may not be enough and bring in quality while offloading players who don’t fit the new philosophy.
- Commit to ‘Never Again’: Real change means truly learning from past mistakes. This means stronger recruitment, better planning, and resisting short-term panic decisions.
- Focus on Team Cohesion: Integrate new signings with the existing core, especially those who impressed in the final stages.
- Leverage the Momentum: Use the positive end to the season as motivation — the confidence boost could make all the difference next year.
Conclusion: Spurs’ Future is in Their Hands
Spurs have proved that late-season momentum is possible, securing 11 points from their last six games — a feat that represents unimaginable improvement from earlier missteps. History shows this kind of momentum can lead to far better things.
However, this momentum will mean nothing unless De Zerbi gets what he wants and the club does what it must — including embracing changes Spurs have never been comfortable with before.
The upcoming summer transfer window and off-season decisions will be crucial. Tottenham fans should hope that the “Never again” warnings this time are both heard and truly acted upon. If they are, then the future might just be brighter than ever before.
