Roberto de Zerbi assesses Tottenham fitness and confidence issues
ESPN Soccer • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Tottenham remains winless in the EPL following an underwhelming start to the season. Manager Roberto de Zerbi acknowledged that the squad currently lacks necessary physical condition to compete at the desired level. Beyond the fitness concerns, the coach identified a deficit in confidence as a primary factor hindering performance. Despite the poor results, De Zerbi maintained that the team possesses the ability to turn the situation around in upcoming fixtures. The club is now focused on rectifying these issues on the training pitch to improve their standing in the league. No specific timeline for a return to form was provided.
- •Tottenham has not won a game in the current EPL campaign.
- •Roberto de Zerbi cited insufficient physical condition as a team hurdle.
- •The manager noted that a lack of player confidence is impacting results.
- •De Zerbi expressed belief that the team can overcome the slow start.
- 9:21 PMESPN Soccer — Winless Spurs lack fitness and confidence, says coach De Zerbi
- 8:36 PMThe Guardian Sport — De Zerbi says Spurs have ‘mental block’ after wait for league win continues
"‘No wins, no goals scored … it is tough for the players’ Spurs in 17th place after 0-0 draw against Everton Roberto De Zerbi says his Tottenham players continue to lack physical fitness and must “unblock” themselves in psychological terms after they drew their latest Premier League blank in a home 0-0 with Everton. It is now four games in the competition since the start of the season without a goal for Spurs; they sit 17th in the table with two points and were booed off by frustrated fans. De Zerbi gave a number of explanations for Spurs’ slow start, chief among them the injuries that a clutch of players sustained on the long-haul pre-season tour to New Zealand and Australia. He lamented the impact of the World Cup on the return dates of certain players and mentioned how Sávio and Omar Marmoush had signed late in the transfer window. Continue reading...
"Roberto de Zerbi has admitted Tottenham lack "physical condition" and "confidence" but insisted they can overcome their slow start to the season.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 12, 2026, 9:21 PMWinless Spurs lack fitness and confidence, says coach De Zerbi
Roberto de Zerbi has admitted Tottenham lack "physical condition" and "confidence" but insisted they can overcome their slow start to the season.
- The Guardian SportSep 12, 2026, 8:36 PMDe Zerbi says Spurs have ‘mental block’ after wait for league win continues
‘No wins, no goals scored … it is tough for the players’ Spurs in 17th place after 0-0 draw against Everton Roberto De Zerbi says his Tottenham players continue to lack physical fitness and must “unblock” themselves in psychological terms after they drew their latest Premier League blank in a home 0-0 with Everton. It is now four games in the competition since the start of the season without a goal for Spurs; they sit 17th in the table with two points and were booed off by frustrated fans. De Zerbi gave a number of explanations for Spurs’ slow start, chief among them the injuries that a clutch of players sustained on the long-haul pre-season tour to New Zealand and Australia. He lamented the impact of the World Cup on the return dates of certain players and mentioned how Sávio and Omar Marmoush had signed late in the transfer window. Continue reading...
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