Roberto De Zerbi highlights mentality issue after Spurs' latest defeat
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur's head coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed that finding the right mentality is his biggest challenge after the team suffered a 2-0 loss to Newcastle at St James’ Park on August 29, 2026. Despite dominating the first half, Spurs could not maintain their performance in the second half, with goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa securing the win for Newcastle. De Zerbi called for patience regarding his squad and emphasized that mentality cannot be acquired through transfers alone. He remains confident in the broader project of rebuilding the team, despite facing consecutive defeats in the Premier League.
- •Spurs fall to Newcastle 2-0 in Premier League match.
- •Goals scored by Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa for Newcastle.
- •De Zerbi calls for patience as the team struggles for the right mentality.
- •Spurs have now lost two consecutive matches to start the season.
- •De Zerbi believes the team's rebuilding project remains on track.
- 8:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Biggest problem for Spurs is finding right mentality, says Roberto De Zerbi
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi insists he remains confident in Spurs ‘project’ but admits ‘mentality’ challenge
"Head coach calls for patience after defeat to Newcastle Richarlison and Kevin Danso have asked for transfers Roberto De Zerbi has admitted his biggest challenge for his Tottenham team will be to find “the right mentality”, as they fell to a second consecutive defeat at the start of the Premier League season. Spurs were deservedly beaten by Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle when they fell away in the second half of this match after dominating the first. De Zerbi said the outcome could have been much different, but called for patience both for his team and for his big-money signings, none more so than £100m Sandro Tonali. Continue reading...
"Roberto De Zerbi admits Tottenham’s biggest challenge is finding the “right mentality” after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle.Spurs were beaten at St James’ Park as goals from Anthony E...
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 29, 2026, 8:30 PMBiggest problem for Spurs is finding right mentality, says Roberto De Zerbi
Head coach calls for patience after defeat to Newcastle Richarlison and Kevin Danso have asked for transfers Roberto De Zerbi has admitted his biggest challenge for his Tottenham team will be to find “the right mentality”, as they fell to a second consecutive defeat at the start of the Premier League season. Spurs were deservedly beaten by Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle when they fell away in the second half of this match after dominating the first. De Zerbi said the outcome could have been much different, but called for patience both for his team and for his big-money signings, none more so than £100m Sandro Tonali. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:25 PMDe Zerbi insists he remains confident in Spurs ‘project’ but admits ‘mentality’ challenge
Roberto De Zerbi admits Tottenham’s biggest challenge is finding the “right mentality” after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle.Spurs were beaten at St James’ Park as goals from Anthony E...
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