Tottenham Hotspur’s tactical transformation under Roberto De Zerbi has drawn growing admiration from national pundits, with the club’s recent statement win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge proving their upward trajectory. As Spurs continue to build momentum across domestic competition, former Liverpool captain and pundit Steven Gerrard has offered an ambitious verdict on the club’s ultimate ceiling.

Speaking on Stick to Football, brought to you by The Overlap, Gerrard insisted that Tottenham are remarkably close to becoming genuine Premier League title contenders, as highlighted by journalist Gary Ward on X.

“If they had a Harry Kane now, and a world-class goalkeeper now, this Tottenham team would challenge, in my opinion, because they’ve got everything else really good.”

Gerrard’s assessment underscores how comprehensively De Zerbi has overhauled Tottenham’s tactical identity since taking charge at Hotspur Way. With Spurs ranking second in the Premier League for average ball possession at 61.0% and controlling proceedings in high-profile away encounters, the structural foundation of the team has earned widespread respect.

By securing midfield dominance through Sandro Tonali and establishing elite defensive composure behind Jan Paul van Hecke, Tottenham have developed a system capable of outplaying top-tier opposition. According to Gerrard, the overall framework of the squad is already operating at an elite level, leaving only specialized personnel gaps to fill.

The Final Pieces of the Championship Puzzle

While Gerrard praised the quality distributed throughout Tottenham’s starting lineup, his comments target two specific positions required to transform a top-four contender into a champion. The departure of Harry Kane to FC Bayern left a generational void at the focal point of the attack, and while young talent like Mathys Tel has delivered key moments (of late), finding a proven 30-goal-a-season finisher remains the ultimate footballing cheat code.

Additionally, Gerrard highlighted the goalkeeper position as a crucial area where world-class pedigree can decide tight title races. With Tottenham preparing for their upcoming Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, Gerrard’s glowing endorsement confirms that De Zerbi’s project is already viewed among English football’s most promising setups.