The Art of Recovery: Can Tottenham Break the Cycle? The Premier League season has only just begun, but already it's clear that teams struggling in their opening matches often bounce back in the next game.
This trend is as much about psychology as it is about footballing ability. Take Tottenham, for example. Their 3 0 defeat at Brentford was a shocking display of disorganization and physical vulnerability.
However, their new manager Roberto De Zerbi's side has an excellent record in games following heavy defeats: they've won eight out of eleven such matches, averaging two goals per game.