“I can’t believe it”: Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is witnessing a Premier League sensation of “monstrous” proportions

Tottenham Hotspur are currently engulfed in a deep crisis. Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher has expressed serious doubts about their ability to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Writing in his Sky Sports column, the pundit launched a fierce critique of Spurs, using their shocking 1–0 home defeat to Sunderland as fresh evidence. “I can’t believe it. Tottenham look like they’re heading for the drop,” Carragher warned, adding that their relegation rivals have “more to offer.”

After 32 of 38 match rounds, the North London side sit 18th—marking their first stint in the relegation zone in 17 years.

Though they are only two points from safety, 15th-placed Leeds United, 16th-placed Nottingham Forest, and 17th-placed West Ham United have all been gathering points more regularly in recent weeks.

Spurs haven’t secured a Premier League victory since late December—a winless stretch of 111 days, which will reach 125 when they face Brighton & Hove Albion this Saturday.

Carragher felt the Sunderland display was “even worse” than previous performances, noting a paltry 0.15 expected goals in the second half. New manager Roberto De Zerbi—Spurs’ third coach of the season after Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor—was expected to spark a revival.

In the crucial upcoming fixtures, they still have to play bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers and rivals Leeds. Yet Carragher believes that given their current form, Spurs would stand “no chance” even against Wolves. “On paper, the run-in looks favourable for Tottenham,” Carragher said. “But they’re dreadful right now—an easy opponent for anyone.”

Relegation would be a “monstrous moment” for Tottenham

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville described a potential relegation as a “monstrous moment” and “unthinkable.” Ex-Spurs player Jamie O’Hara called the Sunderland performance “absolutely shocking” and “absolutely pathetic,” adding: “I can’t believe how bad this team has become. De Zerbi is a good manager, but he can’t perform miracles—the players have to step up.”

Despite summer spending on Xavi Simons (from RB Leipzig) and João Palhinha (on loan from Bayern Munich), much of the expensive squad has underperformed for weeks.

Captain Cristian Romero also faced criticism after the Sunderland match. Spurs paid around €30 million for him, but Bayern Munich are now hoping their former loanee suffers as Spurs battle the drop.

Tears for captain Romero? “The wrong signal”

Romero left the pitch after 70 minutes with an apparent knee problem, repeatedly wiping his face as he walked off. BBC pundit Ben Foster rejected suggestions that the Argentine’s distress was purely physical, implying instead that he had lost belief in his team—Spurs had fallen behind nine minutes earlier.

“Romero is probably the only player in this squad with real character, fighting spirit, and determination. If I were his teammate, I’d want him to rally the group after the match,” said the 43-cap England international.

“But there were still 25 minutes left to play. In my opinion, those tears send the wrong message. As captain, you shouldn’t do that.”

De Zerbi later downplayed the injury, saying: “I hope it’s nothing serious. He’s a good lad and a good player with a strong personality. We need him to finish the season.”

With only six matches remaining, Spurs require every available asset to turn their fortunes around. Tottenham are firmly embroiled in the Premier League relegation battle.