Tottenham appoint sport psychology staff to improve 2026 Premier League form

Tottenham seek a lead psychologist as Roberto de Zerbi pushes for a mentality shift after a poor 2025-26 Premier League run.

Spurs appoint new head coach Tottenham has made a third managerial change this season by appointing Roberto de Zerbi as head coach at the end of March 2026. Since taking charge, De Zerbi has managed only two league games, securing just one point. The club currently sits in the Premier League’s bottom three after winning just seven of 33 matches played this season. ## De Zerbi seeks mentality shift De Zerbi has emphasized the need to adjust the team’s mindset, stating his role is to instill the 'right mentality' among players. The club appears to be backing this goal by advertising for a lead psychologist. In a recent interview, De Zerbi reiterated that his primary focus is on giving players the mental tools required to perform. ## Tottenham posts psychology job openings Spurs has listed a vacancy for an 'outstanding performance psychologist' on LinkedIn, seeking someone to provide 'evidence-based psychological support to elite players.' The role involves one-on-one player support, system-wide collaboration with coaching and performance staff, and fostering a psychologically driven performance culture across the team. The advertisement highlights the need for a discreet, credible, and highly effective practitioner capable of earning trust from both players and coaches in a Premier League setting. ## Women’s team also seeks psychologist In addition to the men’s team vacancy, Tottenham has posted a similar opening for a sport psychologist to join its women’s team. The club is currently 18th in the Premier League, sitting two points above the relegation zone with five matches remaining. Their last league win came on December 6, 2025, against Brentford at home. ## Spurs struggle at home and recently Tottenham has not won a home league game in 2026, with their most recent victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium occurring on December 6, 2025. The team suffered a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland on April 12, 2026, a match where defender Micky van de Ven described the team’s form as 'mentally tough' to accept and admitted that the players have been 'suffering.' The club’s last Premier League win was recorded at Crystal Palace on December 28, 2025. ## Related coverage Recent articles have explored topics such as West Ham’s fight against relegation and the urgency surrounding Tottenham’s situation. Fan discussions and analyses continue to focus on the club’s performance and the steps being taken to address the current challenges.