Tottenham's away win temporarily lifts them out of the relegation zone; De Zerbi praises the team's mental transformation.

In the recently concluded Premier League match, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Aston Villa 2-1 away from home, and with this first league winning streak since August, they have temporarily escaped the relegation zone.

After the match, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi spoke to the media, focusing on the team's overall recovery in confidence and morale. Regarding this crucial victory, De Zerbi stated that he was not surprised, but rather very satisfied.

"I am genuinely pleased to see these young players continue to improve and become more confident in themselves," De Zerbi emphasized. He added that while there is still room for improvement in the team's tactical execution both with and without the ball, the most important thing right now is to rebuild their belief.

De Zerbi stated, "I firmly believe this, and I really like my players. I think their true level is far beyond just fighting to avoid relegation."

De Zerbi highly praised the team's new look on the field. He pointed out that the team played with a highly disciplined high press and demonstrated the courage and correct attitude to regain possession and score goals.

At the end of the interview, De Zerbi was full of praise for the players' performance. He commended the midfield duo of João Palinha and Rodrigo Bentancur for their outstanding play, and also lauded Connor Gallagher for scoring his first goal for the club.

“When Gallagher plays at this level, it’s like we have 12 players on the field because he’s everywhere.” Furthermore, De Zerbi stated that full-backs Pedro Polo and Udogi have reached world-class standards.

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