Roberto De Zerbi press conference LIVE - Tottenham boss on Udogie, Maddison, Kulusevski and Wolves
The Tottenham Hotspur head coach is speaking to the media at his press conference on Friday ahead of the Premier League match at WolvesRoberto De Zerbi is speaking to reporters on Friday afternoon ahead of yet another crunch Premier League game for Tottenham as they make the trip to Wolves on Saturday.The Italian has just five games remaining to save Spurs from the drop and now he must take his team to Molineux, where the club has not won a Premier League game since 2021. Last weekend's more positive yet still ultimately heart-breaking draw with in-form Brighton showed more of what the north London club can be under De Zerbi but they need to come away with something from Wolves if they are to put pressure on West Ham who play at the same time at home against Everton.Wolves are already relegated after two heavy back-to-back defeats and will have the pressure off their shoulders on Saturday afternoon with Tottenham looking to avoid the same fate. De Zerbi will provide updates on Friday on Destiny Udogie, who looks to be injured, and the latest on James Maddison and whether he can play a part.Our Spurs correspondent Alasdair Gold is among those putting the questions to De Zerbi. Scroll down for his latest updates from the press conference at Hotspur Way below.More on UdogieI have a big opinion of Destiny and he is a crucial player for us. We are lucky because we can play with Djed Spence, another important player and another very good guy.De Zerbi on KulusevskiI am sorry for him because he is one of my perfect players. He is a very specific player for me like Kudus, like Romero but I hope for him he can play in the World Cup because the World Cup for a player is a moment. Is the best period of their career, but I don’t know the situation very well.The Tottenham boss on Kevin DansoI was very annoyed by the racist insults towards Kevin, but he has to be calm and I am proud for him. He played a fantastic game. Not a good game but a fantastic game. I don’t consider one mistake. He will be here next season because he is a good guy, a very good player and everyone of us is lucky to work with him.Vicario latestHe is not available for tomorrow. I hope he can start with me from Monday. Antonin is playing very well. I hope Vicario can come back in the best physical condition because he's a very important player for us.The Spurs boss on the KMI panel admitting Brian Brobbey should have been sent offCan we play again that game?De Zerbi on MaddisonNo he's not available [to play] yet. Especially in this week, he felt pain but not so important pain. Tomorrow he will come on the bench because he's important whether he plays or not. Better he plays but as a leader and a guy, I want to see in my dressing room nice people, positive people.De Zerbi on team newsDestiny has a [muscular] problem. I think he can't play tomorrow, but he played on Saturday and played a great first half, second half as well but the first was great. We have Spence, Souza is available to come with us. It's not a big problem, I hope Udogie could be back for next week at Villa Park.Not long nowRoberto De Zerbi will be with us shortly. Updates to follow!Xavi can be the star Spurs needXavi Simons wants to leave a legacy at Tottenham Hotspur. He has the perfect chance to do so and you can find an article right here about exactly how he's going to do it.Spurs have been finedTottenham have been fined and warned by UEFA over three incidents and you can find out more about that by reading right here.Here's the team we reckon he could selectWe asked our Tottenham reporters Alasdair Gold and Ryan Taylor to name the team they would like to see face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday and you can find the starting XI they both came up with by going right here.Welcome to Hotspur WayRoberto De Zerbi will be joining us shortly to discuss the latest goings on at Tottenham Hotspur.Follow Football London:
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