Roberto De Zerbi's search for a first win as Tottenham manager continues, but his belief in the squad remains unshaken. A dramatic 2-2 draw with Brighton at a packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium saw Spurs concede agonizing late goals at the end of both halves, turning what could have been a vital victory into a result that felt like a defeat.

Despite the palpable frustration, De Zerbi's post-match focus was on pride and positivity. In a passionate address, he praised his team's spirit and the incredible atmosphere created by the fans during a tense relegation battle. "I’m very proud because the players gave their best, with the right mentality, the right blood, the right character," he stated. "I’m disappointed only for the result, for my players and for the fans."

When asked about the individual error that led to Brighton's last-gasp equalizer, the Italian coach was fiercely protective of his player, framing the mistake as a byproduct of courage. "I prefer to make mistakes with the personality to play than to concede a goal without personality or courage," De Zerbi asserted. "Now we need courage. To win games we have to be positive and play football."

Looking ahead with five games remaining, De Zerbi issued a bold and confident rallying cry. He believes this group has the quality to finish the season on a remarkable run. "This team is able to win five games in a row," he declared with conviction. "If you analyse the level of these players, we have the quality to fight and win games consecutively."

His final message to the squad was characteristically direct, demanding resilience and a forward-looking mindset. There is no room for self-pity in his project. The instruction was clear: return to work with positivity, ready to fight for every point that remains.