Standing just two points above the relegation zone, 17th-placed Spurs require a single point to secure their top-flight status due to a vastly superior goal difference over local rivals West Ham United.
The tension in North London has been further amplified by the controversial mid-week departure of injured captain Cristian Romero. The defender infuriated fans by flying home to Argentina early to continue his knee rehabilitation, though De Zerbi brushed the drama aside to keep full focus on the high-stakes match.
Boosted by the timely return of star striker Dominic Solanke from a hamstring injury, De Zerbi emphasized that the future, history, and dignity of the entire club rest entirely on this 90-minute battle.
Meanwhile, 18th-placed West Ham must defeat Leeds United at the London Stadium and pray for a Tottenham collapse to pull off a miraculous escape. Facing a reported exit if the Hammers fall into the Championship, manager Nuno Espirito Santo labeled the clash the biggest game of his 14-year coaching career.
