Andy Robertson has called on Tottenham’s players to shake off fear and emotional pressure as Roberto De Zerbi’s side tries to recover from a rough start to the Premier League season.
Spurs sit bottom of the table with just two points from their first five games. Despite spending over £300 million on new signings in a major summer rebuild, they’ve struggled for consistency, with a run of defeats and defensive errors leaving confidence low.
Speaking on The Overlap’s Stick to Football show, as reported by Last Word On Spurs on X, the Liverpool defender talked through the mental hurdles Tottenham face. The Scotland international said Spurs need to leave past disappointments behind rather than letting them affect later matches, and stressed the importance of regaining confidence and staying composed when games get tough. He said the aim now is to get Tottenham back to where they belong, pointing to the fear that seems to be holding the players back.
His comments echo those of De Zerbi, who recently spoke openly about the mental fragility in his squad. The manager admitted his players haven’t shown enough resilience in difficult spells. Spurs often look vulnerable after conceding, with their organisation and discipline slipping once opponents build momentum. Finding a way to make the team more mentally resilient while also improving performances is a major concern for the Italian.
That makes the international break especially important. With many players away on international duty, De Zerbi is working with those left at Hotspur Way, and the coaching staff are focusing on fitness, tactical tweaks and rebuilding confidence.
Injuries add another headache. Pedro Porro is expected to be out for around a month with a hamstring problem, another defensive worry ahead of the trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on October 10. There is some good news, though: Dejan Kulusevski is back on grass, and Mohammed Kudus has stayed in London to work on his fitness.
Ultimately, the biggest challenge may be mental rather than tactical or physical. The players need to show more composure when matches turn against them and stop pressure dictating their decisions, and restoring confidence and discipline could be key to turning the season around.
