Tottenham may have discovered the real reason behind their unbelievable injury nightmare this season.

Tottenham Hotspur may finally have identified the hidden cause behind their never-ending injury problems. Over the past few seasons, Spurs have suffered one injury setback after another, and while it does not completely excuse how close they came to relegation this season, it certainly explains why the team struggled so badly throughout the campaign.

Several key players spent large periods on the sidelines. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, as well as Radu Drăgușin and Destiny Udogie, all endured injury troubles. In midfield, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Xavi Simons, and James Maddison also missed important matches, with Maddison’s season effectively ending after tearing his ACL.

The attacking department was hit even harder. Richarlison dealt with repeated fitness issues, Randal Kolo Muani missed much of the opening months, Dominic Solanke barely featured, Wilson Odobert suffered an ACL injury, Mohammed Kudus picked up a season-ending problem, while Dejan Kulusevski failed to make a single appearance during the 2025/26 season.

Now, Tottenham reportedly believe they may have discovered one of the biggest reasons behind the crisis. According to Football.London journalist Alasdair Gold, there is a growing feeling within the club that the constant change of managers has played a major role in the recurring injuries at N17.

Spurs reportedly see three main reasons for this. First, players are constantly having to adapt to different training methods and physical demands whenever a new coach arrives, which can increase injury risks. Second, incoming managers often push players harder in training as they try to quickly implement their ideas and deliver immediate results to avoid pressure on their jobs. Finally, players themselves may overwork in training to impress a new manager and secure playing time.

Combined with an increasingly packed football calendar and very little recovery time between seasons, Tottenham believe these issues have only worsened over time. Since Mauricio Pochettino’s departure, Spurs have repeatedly changed managers, and the club now hopes Roberto De Zerbi can finally bring long-term stability and help end the damaging cycle once and for all.