Tottenham's wait for a Premier League win and goal continues, with manager Roberto De Zerbi suggesting his players need to "unblock" themselves psychologically. Following a 0-0 home draw against Everton, Spurs now sit 17th in the table with just two points and have failed to score in their opening four matches.
De Zerbi attributed the slow start to several factors, including injuries sustained by players like Micky van de Ven, Domi Solanke, James Maddison, and Mateus Fernandes during a pre-season tour to New Zealand and Australia. He also noted the late arrivals of Sávio and Omar Marmoush in the transfer window, and the impact of the World Cup on player return dates.
Despite a positive opening 30 minutes against Everton, De Zerbi acknowledged his team ran out of steam and faced a psychological hurdle. He stated, "[It is] a mental block because four games, no wins, no goals scored … it is tough for the players." De Zerbi believes the team possesses the quality to score and win games, but needs to improve in the final third of the pitch.