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Tottenham Hotspur's latest Premier League match ended in a 0-0 draw against Everton, revealing a recurring issue for the team. Roberto De Zerbi, the manager, admitted that the team needed to be "unblocked" to score and is concerned about their lack of goal scoring this season. After spending millions to fix past issues, Tottenham now appears to have a psychological block that prevents them from scoring.

The team started well but faltered after a period of not making a breakthrough, resembling a psychological block more than a physical one. Fans booed as the game devolved into a mismatch, with the team struggling to execute passes effectively. De Zerbi resorted to public post-game tactical instructions, using Mathys Tel as an example of the problem.

The manager stressed the importance of Mathys playing like a striker and staying inside when receiving crosses. The team's issues extend beyond scoring, with a lack of risk-taking and tactical execution evident. Despite the draw, the team's poor performance, lack of chances, and inability to capitalize on opportunities were clear.

Manager Moyes expressed surprise that Everton had more shots on target, highlighting the team's overall poor play. De Zerbi acknowledged confidence issues but attributed them to the team's physical condition rather than psychological factors. He also noted that the team needs time to integrate and adapt to his tactical approach, while also facing the challenge of increasing minutes without a goal.

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