De Zelbi: If we can stay strong, we will become better.

Tottenham Hotspur, nicknamed the "Lilywhites," suffered a 1-2 defeat to Chelsea in a key match of the 37th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, coming back from two goals down to win thanks to a goal from Richarlison. De Zerbi stated that the team is going through a tough challenge, but if everyone can persevere, the team will become better.

In the 17th minute, Pedro Neto delivered a cross, and Enzo, outside the penalty area, received it and fired a long-range shot into the net, giving Chelsea a 1-0 lead. In the 67th minute of the second half, Pedro Neto chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Andrea Santos received Enzo's cross before firing a low shot into the net, extending Chelsea's lead over Tottenham Hotspur to 2-0.

In the 74th minute, Sarr made a diagonal pass from the penalty area, and Richarlison followed up with a shot to score, helping Tottenham Hotspur pull one back to 2-1.

Ultimately, Tottenham Hotspur lost 1-2 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

After achieving 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 5 rounds, Tottenham Hotspur are ranked 17th in the standings with 38 points, 2 points ahead of 18th-placed West Ham United, and have not yet escaped the crisis of relegation.

Tottenham Hotspur manager De Zerby said, "I think we played a good game, but not enough to win because we made too many mistakes in the attacking third and conceded two goals in a very stupid way."

"The first goal was Enzo's long-range shot, and the second was another foolish loss of possession when we were completely in control of the game. However, we had chances in both halves, with Matthias Tel and Richarlison coming close to scoring. In any case, we must stay strong, become stronger, and prepare for the next game."

In addition, Tottenham Hotspur will host Everton in the final round of the Premier League this season, and the "Lilywhites" must win to achieve their goal of avoiding relegation.

De Zerbi continued, "I saw the team play a great game, and the players showed great fighting spirit. I think this is an opportunity for each of us, because in such a difficult time, a difficult phase, and tough days, if we can stay strong, we will become better, whether as the manager, the players, or individuals."

"But the prerequisite is that we must unite, stay strong and focused on the game, and play with this attitude and courage, but we still need to put in some more effort. Because I think we played with more energy and passion in the last 20 minutes, and that's exactly the kind of performance I wanted to see."

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