Key Takeaways
- Tottenham have posted two job adverts for psychologists to work with both the men’s and women’s squads.
- The move follows coach Roberto De Zerbi’s claim that the club must “change the mentality” after 15 win-less league matches.
- Spurs sit 18th with five games left, still chasing their first home victory of 2026.
Tottenham Hotspur are bringing in mind experts to save their season. The club published two adverts this week asking for “outstanding” sports psychologists, one for the men’s first team and another for the women’s side.
The men’s squad has not won a Premier League match since late December. They have taken only one point from Roberto De Zerbi’s first two games in charge and have dropped into the relegation zone.
The Italian manager says his biggest task is to give the players a winning mindset. Now the board is giving him extra help. The job notice on LinkedIn says the new psychologist must offer “evidence-based” support, speak privately with players and guide coaches in building a “psychologically informed” culture.
Defender Micky van de Ven admitted last week that the long win-less run has been “mentally tough” and that the squad is “suffering”. Spurs have also failed to win any league game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2026, increasing pressure inside the dressing room.
With five matches left, the north London club are two points from safety. The next appointment could be as important as any new signing on the pitch.