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Barry Daines
who knows what six months out with ACL surgery can do for the mind
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Club seeking to hire performance psychologist
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Ricky Villa
Superb. I burst out laughing!
Bullet
Jimmy Cantrell
Nine pluswho knows what six months out with ACL surgery can do for the mind
https://www.football.london/tottenh...ottenham-changes-pitch-investigation-34014000
Tottenham Hotspur have launched a big internal investigation in order to to stop their injury hell seeping into yet another season
Tottenham have launched an internal review into their wretched Premier League season which includes bringing in a psychologist to banish 'sexy' thinking, ending their horrendous injury record and even an investigation into their retractable stadium pitch.
A major internal investigation has been ongoing behind the scenes at the north London club, led by new performance director Dan Lewindon after he arrived in February from the City Football Group and found significant challenges within Spurs. He joined the club after serving his notice period with City and walked through the doors at Hotspur Way the day before Thomas Frank was sacked by the club.
Tottenham's medical and performance departments have also undergone huge turmoil in recent years. After a long period of stability under head of medicine and sports science Geoff Scott, the New Zealander left in 2024 following more than two decades of service and is now at Nottingham Forest.
Then director of performance services Adam Brett and head of sports science Nick Davies both left Tottenham after only a year in charge of their departments. Nick Stubbings joined Spurs last summer as medical lead of the men's team after 11 years at Brentford, following Frank and various other former Bees across the capital to north London.
It is Lewindon though who is the man leading Tottenham's changes. He has a background in performance, science and medicine across the top levels of football, tennis and rugby and Spurs believe he will finally rid them of the injury woes that have brought double figures in players out for too many matches of the past three seasons.
De Zerbi is believed to have already struck up a good relationship with Lewindon, with the pair known to regularly chat about the improvements that need to be made to the club's performance and medical departments to bring them in line with the world's top clubs.
It's not just on the pitch that De Zerbi's way have had an impact. The 46-year-old is understood to have impressed many in the medical department already by being clear and consistent in his approach, despite the pressure he was under to get results, that he did not want to take unnecessary risks with players.
The new man Lewindon has already been involved in an investigation into whether the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's retractable pitch - which slides under the south stand for NFL games and concerts to take place - has played a part in the string of ACL injuries - with five at Spurs in recent years alone which is accepted within the club as being too many. Real Madrid have also suffered from a large number of injuries since the installation of their retractable surface.
To ensure that is not just a coincidence, early external independent tests on each match day are understood to have so far shown no difference to the bounce and spring of Tottenham's stadium pitch to the Hotspur Way training turf, but more detailed analysis is set to take place over time to ensure a deeper review.
As with all injuries, the way Xavi's at Molineux was dealt with by the physios was reviewed and backed, with the player having been keen to continue but unable to do so. The right precautionary steps were believed to have been taken and no additional damage done to the Dutchman.
There is also the mental side of things as well as the physical. At a club often slapped with the term 'sexy' due to their tendency to self-destruct, Lewindon has been central in pushing for a new lead psychologist to be recruited and come in to work full-time with the players and staff who work with them to help them all deal with the pressure of top level sport.
To increase the focus on individuals, Lewindon is also believed to be looking to change the way Tottenham deal with injuries and recovery with a switch towards a more integrated style, involving a pod-based model where four to six players have an integrated approach around them with a physio and sports scientist concentrating on that small group rather than having a wider remit.
Spurs are also looking to improve the trust the players have with their medical department, with some choosing to put their faith at times in staff from previous clubs or their international medics.
There could be changes behind the scenes to staff once Lewindon's review is complete, with fresh ideas and new personalities expected, and better integration between departments, more emphasis on understanding individuals and also changes in the type of transfers Tottenham make in the market to bring in more robust players for De Zerbi energetic style.
There is also an acknowledgement within the club that the high turnover in managers has contributed to the injuries, with frequently changing training sessions, the new head coach sometimes pushing their players harder, as well as players pushing themselves beyond their limits to impress the new man each time.
Tottenham Hotspur have launched a big internal investigation in order to to stop their injury hell seeping into yet another season
Tottenham have launched an internal review into their wretched Premier League season which includes bringing in a psychologist to banish 'sexy' thinking, ending their horrendous injury record and even an investigation into their retractable stadium pitch.
A major internal investigation has been ongoing behind the scenes at the north London club, led by new performance director Dan Lewindon after he arrived in February from the City Football Group and found significant challenges within Spurs. He joined the club after serving his notice period with City and walked through the doors at Hotspur Way the day before Thomas Frank was sacked by the club.
Tottenham's medical and performance departments have also undergone huge turmoil in recent years. After a long period of stability under head of medicine and sports science Geoff Scott, the New Zealander left in 2024 following more than two decades of service and is now at Nottingham Forest.
Then director of performance services Adam Brett and head of sports science Nick Davies both left Tottenham after only a year in charge of their departments. Nick Stubbings joined Spurs last summer as medical lead of the men's team after 11 years at Brentford, following Frank and various other former Bees across the capital to north London.
It is Lewindon though who is the man leading Tottenham's changes. He has a background in performance, science and medicine across the top levels of football, tennis and rugby and Spurs believe he will finally rid them of the injury woes that have brought double figures in players out for too many matches of the past three seasons.
De Zerbi is believed to have already struck up a good relationship with Lewindon, with the pair known to regularly chat about the improvements that need to be made to the club's performance and medical departments to bring them in line with the world's top clubs.
It's not just on the pitch that De Zerbi's way have had an impact. The 46-year-old is understood to have impressed many in the medical department already by being clear and consistent in his approach, despite the pressure he was under to get results, that he did not want to take unnecessary risks with players.
The new man Lewindon has already been involved in an investigation into whether the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's retractable pitch - which slides under the south stand for NFL games and concerts to take place - has played a part in the string of ACL injuries - with five at Spurs in recent years alone which is accepted within the club as being too many. Real Madrid have also suffered from a large number of injuries since the installation of their retractable surface.
To ensure that is not just a coincidence, early external independent tests on each match day are understood to have so far shown no difference to the bounce and spring of Tottenham's stadium pitch to the Hotspur Way training turf, but more detailed analysis is set to take place over time to ensure a deeper review.
As with all injuries, the way Xavi's at Molineux was dealt with by the physios was reviewed and backed, with the player having been keen to continue but unable to do so. The right precautionary steps were believed to have been taken and no additional damage done to the Dutchman.
There is also the mental side of things as well as the physical. At a club often slapped with the term 'sexy' due to their tendency to self-destruct, Lewindon has been central in pushing for a new lead psychologist to be recruited and come in to work full-time with the players and staff who work with them to help them all deal with the pressure of top level sport.
To increase the focus on individuals, Lewindon is also believed to be looking to change the way Tottenham deal with injuries and recovery with a switch towards a more integrated style, involving a pod-based model where four to six players have an integrated approach around them with a physio and sports scientist concentrating on that small group rather than having a wider remit.
Spurs are also looking to improve the trust the players have with their medical department, with some choosing to put their faith at times in staff from previous clubs or their international medics.
There could be changes behind the scenes to staff once Lewindon's review is complete, with fresh ideas and new personalities expected, and better integration between departments, more emphasis on understanding individuals and also changes in the type of transfers Tottenham make in the market to bring in more robust players for De Zerbi energetic style.
There is also an acknowledgement within the club that the high turnover in managers has contributed to the injuries, with frequently changing training sessions, the new head coach sometimes pushing their players harder, as well as players pushing themselves beyond their limits to impress the new man each time.
parklane1
Teddy Sheringham
Sorry for cutting your post down to the above as it was a good one. However the above piece is worth thinking about at the club. Never looked at it this way but he makes sense and worth a discussion by those who are in charge.
I did notice it, think it's an interesting perspective, personal view
- It could be part of it
- I think starting seasons (last 2 especially) with 6+ players already injured in a squad that is already limited by HG issues puts a strain on the fit players that creates it's own cycle.
- Something is off with medical/sports science side, again for the obvious injuries (Kudus) where a player was just run into the ground, was there no "red zone" data, did we not pick it up, who ignored it, medical department or manager?