De Zerbi set to unleash Tottenham gem in lead role as senior star agrees to leave

Antonin Kinsky believes Tottenham are moving in the right direction under new boss Roberto De Zerbi and can avoid relegation.

Kinsky set to start vs Aston Villa

Back-up goalkeeper Kinsky played his part in a much-needed first Premier League win in 16 matches on Saturday with a superb stoppage-time save to deny Joao Gomes and clinch a vital 1-0 victory at Wolves.

Spurs’ survival hopes have been affected by an enormous injury crisis, with Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke the latest to join the treatment table. Kinsky, meanwhile, has earned a chance due to hernia surgery last month for first-choice Guglielmo Vicario.

It was an unexpected opportunity for Kinsky, especially coming a matter of weeks after a nightmare display at Atletico Madrid, but the 23-year-old has impressed with his composure on the ball and could retain his starting berth at Aston Villa on Sunday even if Vicario is available.

With the trust of De Zerbi, his team-mates and the backing of Spurs’ supporters, Kinsky is positive the club can overturn a two-point deficit to 17th-placed West Ham and avoid a first relegation since 1977.

“Yeah, the determination is huge. We feel that we want it, the fans want it, everyone is behind us and we will do everything we can,” Kinsky reflected.

“Of course we got ourselves into this situation which we don’t want to be but I believe we are doing the right things to get out and I believe we have the qualities to get out.

De Zerbi set to hand Kinsky lead role after Vicario update

De Zerbi was full of praise for the young shot-stopper after Wolves, saying: “He deserves this day, because he played very well.

“He was crucial for the result. He deserves everything because he’s a good guy, he’s a good keeper. Especially after Madrid, he deserves one day like today.”

And now the manager will hand Kinsky the permanent role, with Vicario agreeing terms to leave the club whether they are relegated or not.

According to reports in Italy, via Sport Witnessthe more senior keeper has fully agreed all the terms and figures to replace Yann Sommer at Inter.

The only thing left is for the two clubs to agree a fee, which will be determined by whether Spurs can avoid relegation or not.

Once Vicario leaves, the number one spot will be Kinsky’s for the taking, with De Zerbi’s early admiration for the Czech star putting him in pole position.

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