Tottenham's dire form under Igor Tudor has plunged the club into a relegation battle, with the team taking only one point from their last seven Premier League games, according to multiple reports. Tudor has lost all of his first four games in charge, leaving Tottenham just one point above the relegation zone, multiple sources indicate. Recent results have intensified relegation fears, with just one point separating Tottenham, West Ham United, and Nottingham Forest, according to research. If West Ham beat Wolverhampton Wanderers on April 10, Tottenham will be in the relegation zone before their next game, multiple reports state. Tottenham is facing a full-blown crisis with a real threat of relegation from the Premier League, according to research.
Recent on-field disasters have been compounded by personal tragedy for Tudor, whose father died after the Nottingham Forest defeat, multiple reports confirm. In a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, Tudor substituted goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after 17 minutes, according to multiple sources. Tottenham lost that match 5-2 to Atletico Madrid, multiple reports indicate, adding to the team's woes. According to The Independent - Main, Gary Neville described Tudor's tenure as a 'car crash' and criticized his handling of Kinsky. Similarly, according to The Independent - Main, Ian Wright described Tudor as 'out of his depth' and criticized the decision to start Kinsky.
Gary Neville described Tudor's tenure as a 'car crash' and criticized his handling of Kinsky.
An injury crisis is compounding Tottenham's problems, with Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha injured and set to miss the Liverpool match, according to Igor Tudor. The severity of these injuries and their return timelines remain unclear, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the squad's availability for critical fixtures.
Confusion and contradictions surround Igor Tudor's employment status at Tottenham. The club announced that Igor Tudor has done his job as coach in the club, but his deal expires at the end of the season, according to multiple reports. Doubts are growing over Tudor's future as head coach, with the club considering replacing him in the summer if results do not improve, according to research. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Paul Merson described Tudor as still manager because no one wants to take over before a match against Liverpool.
Ian Wright said Tudor is 'out of his depth' and criticized the decision to start Kinsky.
Club leadership is under scrutiny for managerial decisions, with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange set to make a recommendation to the owners if they decide to change managers, according to multiple reports. Tudor's appointment was a mistake, with fingers pointed at Venkatesham and Lange, according to BBC Sport. Assistant coaches Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci are also leaving Tottenham, according to other sources.
Uncertainty persists about who will replace Tudor as head coach, with potential replacements including Robbie Keane, Sean Dyche, Ryan Mason, and Jürgen Klinsmann, according to multiple reports. Thiago Motta is reportedly among the potential candidates to replace Igor Tudor as head coach of Tottenham, according to research. Sean Dyche has been reported as a candidate for the Tottenham head coach position, according to other sources.
Wayne Rooney criticized Tottenham players for lack of desire and fight.
Specifics about potential candidate Robbie Keane indicate he is currently the head coach of Hungarian outfit Ferencvaros and has been there since January 2025, according to research. Keane was previously linked as an interim head coach candidate for Tottenham but would only be willing to take the job permanently, according to research. According to Daily Mirror - Main, Glenn Hoddle described being open to returning to Tottenham as manager and suggested he would want Robbie Keane to join him in the dugout.
Tottenham have a crucial run of fixtures, including matches against Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, and Nottingham Forest, according to multiple reports. These games could determine Tottenham's fate in both the Premier League and Champions League.
Tudor has urged players to 'stand up' and not be 'victims', dismissing external criticism as 'bull***' or 'b*******'.
Key unknowns about the managerial situation and injuries persist, including who will replace Igor Tudor as head coach. Additionally, how severe the injuries to Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha are, and when they will return, remains unspecified.
Implications of the crisis for Tottenham's future are profound, with relegation threatening financial stability, player retention, and long-term competitiveness. The managerial chaos could deter top candidates from taking the job, while the injury crisis limits on-field options. Tudor has urged players to 'stand up' and not be 'victims', dismissing external criticism, according to a press conference, and he said he 'laughs' at the idea a new coach could do better, according to another press conference. According to The Independent - Main, Wayne Rooney described Tottenham players for lack of desire and fight. If not resolved quickly, this crisis could have lasting effects on the club's reputation and performance in upcoming seasons.
Paul Merson suggested Tudor is still manager because no one wants to take over before a match against Liverpool.
Tudor said he 'laughs' at the idea a new coach could do better.
Glenn Hoddle has admitted he would be open to returning to Tottenham as manager.
Glenn Hoddle suggested he would want Robbie Keane to join him in the dugout at Tottenham.