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EPL: Relegation-threatened Spurs to hire psychologist to boost performance

From The Punch · (14h ago) English Critical tone

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TLDR

  • Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly hiring a performance psychologist to address a crisis in form and confidence.
  • The club has struggled significantly, with 15 Premier League games without a win and currently sitting in the relegation zone.
  • New head coach Roberto de Zerbi has emphasized the need for a "change in mentality" to improve results.

In a desperate bid to stave off relegation, Tottenham Hotspur is taking an unconventional step by appointing a lead performance psychologist for their men's first team. This move signals the depth of the crisis engulfing the club, which has seen a dramatic slump in form and confidence.

The team's winless streak in the Premier League now stretches to 15 games, leaving them precariously close to the drop zone with only five matches remaining. The arrival of new head coach Roberto de Zerbi in late March has done little to stem the tide, with just one point secured from his opening two fixtures. De Zerbi himself has openly acknowledged the squad's need for a significant "change in mentality."

The squad requires a “change in mentality” as part of any turnaround in results.

— Roberto de ZerbiStating the need for a mental shift to improve the team's performance.

This investment in psychological support reflects a broader recognition within the club that the team's struggles are not solely tactical or physical. Players like Micky van de Ven have spoken of the "mentally tough" situation and the "suffering" experienced during the ongoing slump. With relegation looming, Spurs are combining managerial change with specialist mental performance support in a high-stakes effort to salvage their season.

The situation is “mentally tough,” admitting players have been “suffering” during the ongoing slump.

— Micky van de VenDescribing the psychological impact of the team's poor form.
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