Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi has revealed rival fans wishing for relegation provides his team with significant motivation during their fight to stay in the Premier League. The Italian manager recognizes his side sits just two points above West Ham in the standings with a superior goal difference, meaning a single point from their final two matches could secure top-flight status.

De Zerbi wants his players to embrace rather than fear the external pressure, calling it a "good thing" and suggesting imagining victory at opponents' stadiums should serve as inspiration. The manager has warned against adopting a defensive approach despite only realistically needing a point to ensure survival, emphasizing that his team must prepare to win every match.

The psychological warfare angle appears to be working as de Zerbi taps into the team's pride, suggesting that everyone wanting Tottenham relegated should fuel their determination. With the Stamford Bridge fixture against Chelsea approaching, the Tottenham manager has transformed what could be a tense situation into a motivational tool for his squad.