De Zerbi cites mentality change as key issue for Spurs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Roberto De Zerbi has identified the need to change Tottenham's mentality as a significant challenge after their poor start to the season. Jamie Carragher remarked that Spurs' performance in the early matches has been subpar, stating it "couldn't have gone any worse" following their defeat to Newcastle. This commentary comes amid ongoing concerns about Tottenham's form and direction. The team is under pressure to turn things around as the season progresses.
- •Roberto De Zerbi highlights mentality change as a primary challenge.
- •Jamie Carragher criticizes Spurs' season start as the worst possible.
- •Spurs suffered a defeat to Newcastle early in the season.
- •The team seeks to improve performance moving forward.
"Roberto De Zerbi believes changing the mentality at Tottenham is his biggest challenge after Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher said their start to the season "couldn't have gone any worse" following defeat to Newcastle.
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