Roberto De Zerbi has spoken of his delight at seeing his Tottenham group beat Aston Villa, however warned in opposition to forgetting the scenario his aspect have been in only a matter of weeks in the past.
Having misplaced to Sunderland in his first sport in cost on April 12 after which drawn 2-2 in opposition to former membership Brighton six days later, previous to the journey to Wolves on April 25, the north London membership have been sat 18th within the Premier League desk, two factors from security.
However after beating the division’s backside aspect, then Champions League-chasing Villa, Spurs haven’t solely received back-to-back league video games for the primary time because the first two video games of the season, however leapfrogged the Hammers into seventeenth with three video games remaining.
Talking to TNT Sports activities after the ultimate whistle at Villa Park, De Zerbi mentioned: “We played against Aston Villa and Aston Villa is a very good team, with a lot of very good players and a great manager, but we played very well for 60 minutes, with the ball, without the ball.
“We may have scored extra targets, particularly within the first half, however I am happy for this efficiency from my gamers. I understand how a lot they suffered this season and for that I am very proud. The one unhealthy factor on the pitch was the objective we conceded.
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Highlights from the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
“It isn’t completed but, the season. Now we have to play one other three video games, very robust video games, beginning [next] Monday night time, with Leeds.
“Leeds are taking part in very properly. They deserve to remain on this place within the desk.
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“We can’t forget what the situation was before Wolverhampton – and before that it was a very sad situation.
“These reminiscences have to remain in our head day by day, particularly this week after this win.”
The Italian was additionally requested what happy him most on Sunday night.
“The high pressure, for sure, because the high pressure is a mentality,” he mentioned
“Then the possession because we played very, very well, with calm. When we had to attack the space or to go to shoot, we did. When we had to keep the ball, we did.
“I like taking part in soccer. Particularly if in case you have these gamers within the squad, my job is to assist them, to place them in the appropriate situation to play, to point out what they’re able to doing.”
And he reserved particular reward for man of the match Conor Gallagher.
“When Conor Gallagher played well, we played with 12 players,” De Zerbi mentioned. “He’s an amazing player.
“As we speak additionally, Randal Kolo Muani and Mathys Tel, they performed a improbable sport. Joao Palhinha and [Rodrigo] Bentancur have been unimaginable. The 2 centre-backs, with the ball and with out the ball. I am very happy.”
Gallagher: Hopefully that is simply the beginning
Conor Gallagher is congratulated by his team-mates after giving Spurs the lead at Villa Park
Tottenham’s Conor Gallagher chatting with TNT Sports activities:
“It was a fantastic performance. Exactly what we needed.
“All the pieces we did within the week main as much as the sport, we confirmed tonight and we’re actually proud of the efficiency and three factors.
“It’s been a perfect night, but hopefully it’s only the start. We want to carry it on for the last few games of the season.
“It is large for us and hopefully our confidence can begin rising and we are able to maintain taking part in video games like that.”
“I can not communicate extremely sufficient of him [De Zerbi]. He is been so good.
“Every player in the squad has taken to him, everyone trusts him, he makes you feel good, confident, he’s bringing the best out of players and it’s only the start.
“Hopefully we are able to continue to learn from him and construct a terrific group.”
