Tottenham Hotspur’s recent resurgence, capped off by a historic 2-0 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, has brought a tangible sense of belief back to N17. Central to that shift is midfielder Sandro Tonali, who starred alongside Mateus Fernandes in West London to give Spurs total control in the engine room. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, as shared by journalist Gary Ward on X, Tonali delivered a passionate assessment of manager Roberto De Zerbi and the squad’s collective commitment.

The Italian international emphasized that despite early-season hurdles, the entire dressing room remains firmly aligned behind De Zerbi’s vision, highlighting the head coach’s immense personal investment in the club’s fortunes.

“The performances were excellent, everyone loves the coach, who is suffering more than anyone here at Tottenham.”

While Tottenham’s performances had shown encouraging signs early in the campaign, results did not immediately match the quality of play. However, Tonali made it clear that the players feel a direct responsibility to reward De Zerbi for his relentless work ethic and tactical clarity.

The midfielder noted that recent successes are only the foundation, insisting that the squad cannot afford any complacency as they look to build a sustained run of form.

“We know we have a lot to give him because we haven’t achieved anything yet. Since last week, we’ve been much more of a team, we can’t stop. We need to stay positive and play our football.”

Midfield Harmony Driving Tottenham Forward

Tonali’s comments reflect a pivotal shift in momentum at Hotspur Way. The summer transformation saw ten new faces arrive in N17, requiring time for tactical relationships to mature. That patience is now paying off, with Tonali forming a formidable midfield partnership alongside Fernandes and Conor Gallagher to power Spurs to seven points from their past three matches.

By combining De Zerbi’s demanding tactical identity with a fierce internal bond, Tottenham are beginning to exhibit the psychological edge needed to consistently challenge Premier League rivals. As Tonali highlighted, keeping their foot on the gas and maintaining positive energy will be critical as Spurs aim to translate their growing team spirit into long-term silverware and success.