Robertson warns Tottenham bear last season’s weight at rock‑bottom

Scotland captain Andy Robertson says Tottenham Hotspur remain shackled by two seasons of poor Premier League form, sitting rock‑bottom at the international break with just two points from five games, while the club’s summer spending of nearly £400 million and Roberto De Zerbi’s promised revival have yet to materialise.

Spending and expectations unmet

MATT BARLOW, FOOTBALL writer, reported on 22 September 2026 that after successive 17th place finishes, Spurs are rock bottom at the international break and winless with only two points and two goals from five games. The bright new dawn anticipated after improvement under Roberto De Zerbi at the end of last season and nearly £400 million spent in the summer transfer market has yet to materialise.

Roberto De Zerbi arrived with promises of a more attractive style, yet the squad has struggled to convert ambition into results. Robertson, 32, told the Stick to Football podcast on Disney+ that “they’ve had a couple of really tough seasons in terms of finishes in the league… they’ve had to go into the market in terms of they’ve spent a bit of money, but I do believe Tottenham are now starting a journey.” He added that the determination in the group is evident but “maybe we’re still guilty of carrying that weight of last season on our shoulders.”

Robertson’s view on the club’s mindset

Scotland captain Robertson, who signed on a free from Liverpool, is one of ten signings with Premier League experience intended to strengthen resolve and maturity inside the dressing room, but the impact on results has been negligible.

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Last season, De Zerbi’s side collected 11 points from seven games, a benchmark the current campaign has already failed to match. “We need to forget,” Robertson said after the first goal conceded in a 2‑0 home defeat to Newcastle, noting the mood inside the stadium and the fans’ burden.

Spurs have gathered only two points from a possible 15 and crashed out of the Carabao Cup against his former club at Anfield, underscoring the gap between expectation and performance. “We need the first win, and once we get the first win, I think we’ll be really good this season,” he added.

Spurs tried to sign Robertson in January but he was not ready to leave Anfield mid‑season. “I didn’t want to leave but Tottenham came in for me,” he recalled, explaining that he had six months left on his contract and a World Cup looming, and that he only considered a move when Tottenham’s situation became “real”.

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De Zerbi helped sell the Spurs vision to Robertson. “We had a couple of video calls over the summer,” the Scot said. “He’s super ambitious, wants to win trophies and knows it will take time, but we need to start showing it sooner rather than later.” Robertson echoed that belief, praising the squad’s quality and urging the team to play as one, adding that a little luck and a willingness to forget the past will see improvement as the season progresses.