Spurs struggle with mentality in 2-0 loss to Newcastle on Saturday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur faced a challenging defeat against Newcastle United, losing 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. New manager Roberto De Zerbi's side displayed the same mental frailties that nearly led to relegation last season. Despite a significant summer spend of over $500 million, the team's psychological resilience remains a concern. The match highlighted ongoing struggles for Spurs, which will need to address their mentality moving forward.
- •Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-0 to Newcastle United on Saturday.
- •New manager Roberto De Zerbi faces challenges with team mentality.
- •Spurs spent over $500 million this summer to improve their squad.
- •The defeat reflects lingering issues from the previous season's near-relegation.
- •Spurs will need to address psychological resilience for future matches.
- 9:40 PMESPN — Spurs spent big this summer, but De Zerbi & Co. can't buy mentality
"After nearly being relegated last season, Tottenham spent big this summer. In a 2-0 loss to Newcastle on Saturday, they showed the same mental frailty.
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