Andy Robertson urges Tottenham to overcome fear and emotional pressure as Spurs fight to recover from their difficult start.
As Tottenham Hotspur battle to escape the foot of the Premier League table, Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has weighed in on the psychological hurdles facing Roberto De Zerbi’s squad. Speaking on The Overlap’s Stick to Football show, as shared by Last Word On Spurs on X, the Scottish international stressed that Tottenham’s players must detach themselves from past setbacks and prevent matchday panic from overwhelming their performances.
Spurs currently find themselves anchored in 20th place after collecting just two points from their opening five Premier League fixtures. Despite a massive summer squad overhaul exceeding £300 million in recruitment expenditure, consecutive losses and structural defensive collapses have left the group lacking self-belief. Reflecting on Tottenham’s situation, Robertson emphasized that maintaining emotional composure in difficult moments will be essential if the club is to mount a turnaround.
“We need to now try and get Tottenham back to where we believe they belong,” Robertson urged, highlighting that the squad must overcome the fear of failure that has visibly crept into their play.
Addressing De Zerbi’s Fragility Claims
Robertson’s observations closely align with recent admissions from head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who publicly pointed to a lack of resilience and a fragile mentality following recent domestic defeats. When falling behind in matches, Tottenham have repeatedly shown a tendency to lose tactical discipline, a trait that pundits have highlighted throughout September.
For a team struggling for consistency, learning to manage moments of adversity during games without conceding structural control remains De Zerbi’s primary objective.
The current international break has arrived at a pivotal juncture for North London. While De Zerbi works closely with non-international figures at Hotspur Way during an intensive physical and tactical reset, injury setbacks continue to complicate preparations. Key full-back Pedro Porro has been ruled out for roughly a month with a hamstring injury, further straining defensive options ahead of a high-stakes trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on October 10th.
While signs of encouragement exist with Dejan Kulusevski returning to grass training and forward Mohammed Kudus staying behind in London to refine his physical conditioning, execution under pressure remains the ultimate test. Restoring internal confidence and eliminating emotional volatility during match situations will decide whether Tottenham can climb out of the bottom three and re-establish themselves in the top half of the table.
