Home / Football / Premier League News Tottenham star Pedro Porro reveals reason for club falling into relegation scrap The Spurs defender has had his say on why things are going wrong Written by Mitch Fretton Last Update: March 5, 2026 11:59:35 am GMT 3 min read Tottenham defender Pedro Porro has opened up on the clubs poor campaign, describing their Premier League season as a disaster while pointing to injuries as the key reason for them falling into a relegation scrap. Spurs head into Thursdays clash against Crystal Palace in alarming form. The North London side have gone 10 matches without a league win and currently sit 16th in the table, only a point above the relegation zone.A loss to the Eagles would leave them in an even worse situation, with the club set to travel to Anfield in their next outing in the top flight.Speaking to Spanish media, Porro admitted the situation has been difficult to comprehend.Our situation in the Premier League is a disaster and thats the reality. Its a tough situation, he said.We are one point clear of the relegation zone and I dont even know what is happening.Tottenhams struggles have been compounded by a significant injury list, with 10 first-team players currently unavailable. Porro believes the absences have had a major impact on the teams ability to compete across multiple competitions.You see the group of players that are injured and they could perfectly play in the Premier League games, he explained. Its a starting XI that you look and say to yourself wow! I think that is where the issue is.The right-back recently returned from a muscular injury himself, having missed four league matches before featuring again in the recent defeat to Fulham.Porro also questioned whether the squad was ever deep enough to challenge on several fronts this season. Tottenham were knocked out of the domestic cups earlier in the campaign, losing to Newcastle United in the League Cup and Aston Villa in the FA Cup.I believe you have to build a project to compete for everything, he said. Obviously, when you dont have a team to compete in four competitions, its difficult.Despite their domestic struggles, Spurs have performed far better in Europe. They advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League after finishing fourth in the league phase, winning five of their eight matches.Their reward is a knockout tie against Atletico Madrid, with the first leg approaching. Porro acknowledged the Spanish side will start as favourites.Obviously you look at both teams now and Atletico are favourites, he said. But then you see how weve competed in the Champions League and weve hardly conceded goals at home. It will be two very intense games.Porro was also asked about speculation linking him with Real Madrid. The 26-year-old, whose current Tottenham contract runs until 2028, insisted he remains focused on improving his own performances.When youre little, you dream about many things, he said. Im focused on my things, my day-to-day, which is the reality. When you think about playing for the best clubs in the world, you have to do many things right for that day to come. I think I still have things to improve and then we will see. Topics: Pedro Porro Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Follow us: Mitch Fretton Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football. Read more from Mitch Fretton
