Robertson says De Zerbi must shed past baggage as Spurs linger bottom

In a candid moment on the Stick to Football podcast, left‑back Andy Robertson praised Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi, insisting the Italian coach can still reverse the club’s early‑season woes. Robertson, who joined the Spurs on a free transfer, singled out the lingering hurt from last season as the key obstacle.

Recent history and summer overhaul

Spurs have endured back‑to‑back 17th‑place finishes in the Premier League, prompting a massive summer overhaul. Over £300 million was spent to revamp De Zerbi’s under‑performing squad, yet the new arrivals have yet to deliver points.

Despite the spending, Tottenham remain winless after five Premier League outings and sit bottom of the table ahead of the international break. Their cup campaign also faltered, crashing out of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Liverpool.

Robertson on the squad’s mindset

“They’re now starting this journey,” Robertson said. “They’ve had a couple of really tough seasons in terms of finishes in the league… they’ve spent a bit of money, but I do believe Tottenham are now starting a journey.” He added that the pain of recent seasons still lingers within the first‑team squad and among supporters.

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Robertson explained that De Zerbi has made it clear the team must move on from past failings. “That’s the message of the manager, first and foremost,” he said, noting that the burden now falls on the new players to forget the baggage of two 17th‑place finishes.

Reflecting on specific matches, Robertson recalled the Liverpool game: “We played so well in moments, then a goal against us, heads down, then we went back to 2‑1 and everyone wanted the ball.” He described the Everton clash as a domination that turned panicky near the end, leading to rushed play.

He praised De Zerbi’s ambition, saying the manager wants trophies and knows it will take time but also needs to show progress sooner. “We need a little bit of luck and to forget the past,” Robertson concluded, confident the side will improve as the season progresses.

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Spurs are back in action on 10 October when they travel to Manchester United, with De Zerbi and Red Devils boss Michael Carrick both desperate for a win to ease the pressure on their respective jobs.