‘The losers cry and think negative’published at 15:21 BST
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In his last pre-match news conference, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi said the “most important challenge now” was to “silence the voice inside of us”.
If there were any doubts, it did not show in Spurs’ performance at Aston Villa on Sunday as they ran out comprehensive 2-1 winners.
On negative thoughts, De Zerbi added: “This voice produces negative thoughts and the voice says we are unlucky, we have too many injuries. I think it’s all negative things and it’s rubbish.”
On the topic, De Zerbi said he wanted to keep the focus on “ourselves and the quality of my players”.
He said that it is a tough moment for the club “but the losers cry” and “think negative”.
“I don’t want people close to me crying or to think a different way than me,” the Italian added.
“I heard no, it’s impossible, we are crying, everyone, we are relegated, no? Not yet and we have to die on the pitch. We have to play, we have to fight.”
And fight they did…