Tottenham struggles in defeat to Brentford amid mental challenges

Tottenham faced a disappointing defeat at Brentford on August 23, struggling to establish control in the match. Manager Roberto de Zerbi admitted that his role required more psychological support than coaching. Despite significant financial investment in players, including £100m signing Sandro Tonali, the team's lack of resilience and heart raised concerns. De Zerbi's challenge remains to instill mental strength in the squad as they seek to avoid repeating last season's struggles.

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