Tottenham’s suspension concerns have eased, handing Roberto De Zerbi a timely boost as the club battles to avoid relegation.
Spurs have struggled not only with injuries this season but also with suspensions, with key figures like Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven missing important matches at different stages. With just seven games left to preserve their Premier League status, De Zerbi will be relieved to see the current yellow card situation working in his favor.
As he prepares for his first match in charge against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, the Italian can take encouragement from the disciplinary outlook. Under league rules, any player who reaches 10 yellow cards by or during the 32nd fixture must serve a two-match suspension.
Although Romero currently has eight bookings, it is no longer a concern for Tottenham. The upcoming clash with Sunderland marks their 32nd league game, meaning he cannot reach the suspension threshold in time. As a result, unless red cards intervene, Spurs are unlikely to lose players to suspension for the remainder of the campaign.
Upcoming fixtures:
Sunderland vs Tottenham — April 12
Tottenham vs Brighton — April 18
Wolves vs Tottenham — April 25
Aston Villa vs Tottenham — May 2
Tottenham vs Leeds — May 11
Chelsea vs Tottenham — May 17
Tottenham vs Everton — May 24
Meanwhile, Tony Pulis has stressed the need for leadership within the squad. He warned that without strong figures stepping up in these decisive matches, Tottenham risk dropping into the EFL Championship. He also noted that De Zerbi faces the immediate challenge of identifying the right leaders in the dressing room to spark a turnaround before the season concludes.
