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Roberto De Zerbi breaks Tottenham out of a jail they should never have been in
De Zerbi did the job he was brought in to do – now he has helped Tottenham avoid an unfathomable relegation, his task for next season is not so clear
TL;DR
- Tottenham narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the season.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi has shown promise, improving the team's performance since his arrival.
- The team's struggles this season are contrasted with their past success, including finishing above Arsenal.
- Fan attendance and emotional investment are crucial to the shared experience of football, regardless of the outcome.
- The atmosphere at the stadium on the final day showcased its potential, with fans celebrating survival.
- Last season's similar final-day reception after a defeat was softened by a European trophy, a mitigation absent this season.
- De Zerbi has achieved his primary objective of avoiding relegation, but future tasks are less defined.
- The squad requires reshaping, and the financial regulations add complexity to future planning.
- Finishing in a European qualifying position is a viable goal for next season, with relegation no longer a perceived threat.