De Zerbi says Spurs have ‘mental block’ after wait for league win continues

‘No wins, no goals scored … it is tough for the players’

De Zerbi says Spurs have ‘mental block’ after wait for league win continues

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.