De Zerbi says Spurs have ‘mental block’ after wait for league win continues
‘No wins, no goals scored … it is tough for the players’
TL;DR
- Tottenham has failed to score in their first four Premier League games, sitting 17th with two points.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi identified a lack of physical fitness and a psychological "mental block" as reasons for the team's struggles.
- Injuries sustained during the pre-season tour, World Cup impacts on player return dates, and late transfer window signings are cited as contributing factors.
- De Zerbi noted the team played well for the first 30 minutes against Everton but ran out of steam and confidence.
- He emphasized the need for players to "unblock" themselves mentally and improve decision-making and shooting in the final third.