Tottenham Clash: Roberto De Zerbi’s Dilemma with Antonin Kinsky Before Sunderland
Roberto De Zerbi faces a shortage of goalkeeping options ahead of Tottenham’s match at Sunderland on 12 April. Antonin Kinsky could be recalled after a difficult Champions League outing on 10 March.
Goalkeeper crisis at Tottenham
Guglielmo Vicario is sidelined after hernia surgery. The Italian stopper will miss several weeks of action. That absence leaves De Zerbi with limited alternatives.
Brandon Austin remains third choice. He has not played a minute in the 2025-26 season.
Kinsky’s recent appearances and form
Kinsky was substituted after 17 minutes in the first leg versus Atletico Madrid on 10 March. Tottenham lost that match 5-2 and Igor Tudor brought Vicario on as a replacement.
| Match | Result | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Carabao Cup vs Doncaster Rovers (third round) | 3-0 win | 90 |
| Carabao Cup vs Newcastle United (fourth round) | 2-0 loss | 90 |
| Champions League vs Atletico Madrid (last-16 first leg) | 5-2 loss | 17 |
Statistical snapshots paint a mixed picture. Sofascore gave Kinsky a 6.85 rating across his two cup appearances. He averaged 1.5 saves per 90 and had a 68 percent passing accuracy.
That Champions League appearance dropped his rating to 4.9. He was credited with two errors that led directly to goals in that match.
Vicario’s season and comparison
Vicario has struggled this year. His goals prevented metric sits at -5.2, the worst among Premier League goalkeepers. He has seven clean sheets in 31 matches this season.
Last season, Kinsky’s goals prevented figure was -0.5 across 11 league appearances. He recorded one clean sheet then.
Implications for De Zerbi and the run-in
De Zerbi took charge as Tottenham manager at age 46. This will be his first match in charge for the run-in.
Spurs sit 17th in the Premier League. They are one point above West Ham in the relegation zone. Tottenham have not won a league game since 28 December.
The remaining fixture list is challenging. Matches against Aston Villa and Chelsea loom. Sunderland, Brighton, and Everton also pose threats.
- Potentially winnable games include Leeds United and Wolves.
- Tottenham may need about three more points to secure safety.
With Vicario out, Roberto De Zerbi’s dilemma over Antonin Kinsky intensifies. De Zerbi must rebuild confidence while seeking crucial results before Sunderland.
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