De Zerbi, who is currently one point and one place away from the relegation zone, is confident he can keep Tottenham up but is also prepared for the long-term if the unthinkable happens. With only seven games remaining, he won't have time to implement his tactical structures immediately and will focus on motivating players to avoid the drop.
The new manager believes the squad is better than their current 17th-place position and hopes to get them "running through brick walls" in their fight for survival. If successful, De Zerbi sees a bright future for the club given its status as a "great club and a global brand."