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Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news
TL;DR
Tottenham Hotspur faces Brighton with new manager Roberto De Zerbi making his home debut. Spurs are in the relegation zone and need a win to avoid further disaster after a 14-match winless streak.
Key points
- Tottenham Hotspur is in the relegation zone.
- Roberto De Zerbi is making his home debut as manager.
- Spurs have lost 14 consecutive matches since the start of 2026.
- They need a win to avoid relegation concerns.
- This is their worst run since 1935.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news
Roberto De Zerbi makes his home debut today as Tottenham Hotspur fight for their top-flight lives.
The appointment of the Italian represents a final attempt to avoid a humiliating relegation. Spurs currently sit in the bottom three after losing to Sunderland last weekend. They are two points behind West Ham and desperately need a new-manager bounce. Anything other than a victory could have disastrous consequences for the north London club.
Tottenham are winless in 14 matches since the start of 2026. This run is their worst since 1935 when they went 16 games without a win. Furthermore, Spurs have won only one of their last 26 matches played between January and May. De Zerbi must now create a tactical setup capable of stopping this accelerating downward spiral.
Tottenham Hotspur team news
A sustained injury crisis has decimated the squad at a critical moment. Cristian Romero is the latest high-profile absentee after suffering a season-ending knee injury. James Maddison is also ruled out for the remainder of the campaign following ACL surgery. These losses leave a massive void in both leadership and creative output.
Antonin Kinsky will continue to deputise in goal this afternoon. Guglielmo Vicario is still not ready to return following his recent hernia operation. and are expected to start at the heart of the defence. De Zerbi believes they have the quality to be strong in the defensive phase.
Q&A
What is Tottenham Hotspur's current position in the league?
Tottenham Hotspur is currently in the bottom three of the league table.
How many matches have Tottenham Hotspur gone without a win?
Tottenham Hotspur has gone winless in 14 matches since the start of 2026.
Who is the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur?
Roberto De Zerbi is the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur, making his home debut in this match.
