{"id":980,"date":"2026-04-10T03:54:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boldgambler.com\/uk\/?p=980"},"modified":"2026-04-10T03:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:54:40","slug":"spurs-de-zerbi-relegation-survival-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boldgambler.com\/uk\/news\/spurs-de-zerbi-relegation-survival-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"Can De Zerbi Save Spurs? Why Adam Lallana Backs Tottenham to Survive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For Tottenham fans suffering through a nightmare season, the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi has finally provided a light at the end of the tunnel. After the disastrous 44-day reign of Igor Tudor, there is now a genuine reason to believe that Spurs can avoid the drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This optimism is shared by those who know the Italian manager best. Former Brighton midfielder <strong>Adam Lallana<\/strong>, who played under De Zerbi, is certain the club will stay up. When asked if Spurs would survive, Lallana was clear: &#8220;Definitely. Not even a doubt in my mind.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-de-zerbi-factor\">The &#8220;De Zerbi Factor&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lallana believes De Zerbi\u2019s leadership and motivational skills will be the catalyst for survival. 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Spurs have vital opportunities to pick up points against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brighton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wolves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leeds United<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-betting-markets-a-shift-in-perspective\">Betting Markets: A Shift in Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination of an easier schedule and the De Zerbi appointment has even shifted the betting markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Spurs failing to win a single league game in 2026 so far, bookmakers are now offering notable odds on a dramatic turnaround. <strong>bet365<\/strong> has priced a remarkable &#8220;unbeaten&#8221; special:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tottenham to finish the final seven games unbeaten:<\/strong> 21\/1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>bet365pag<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a team that has struggled for months, the fact that an unbeaten run is even being discussed shows that hope has finally returned to North London.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adam Lallana backs De Zerbi to save Spurs. 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