Tottenham leave Igor Tudor\u2019s brief spell with a single Premier League point and a situation that has become perilous. Tudor replaced Thomas Frank when the club were five points clear of the drop, but a 3\u20130 defeat to Nottingham Forest made his position untenable and he has now left. One point separates the Europa League holders from relegation and the incoming plan must be urgent and pragmatic.<\/p>\n
1) Appoint the right short-term coach. The club trusted a recommendation from Fabio Paratici when they brought Tudor to N17, but that decision has not worked. Given the circumstances, appointing someone with a close understanding of the club or its predicament would be sensible. The article argues against Adi H\u00fctter at this moment and suggests running it back with Ryan Mason, trying to tempt Robbie Keane from Ferencv\u00e1ros, or \u201cswallowing your pride and trusting Sean Dyche, who got Everton out of the mire in 2022\u201323.\u201d<\/p>\n
2) Restore belief and change the tone. The team arrived at 2025\/26 riding momentum from that Europa League final night, but Thomas Frank\u2019s tenure left them low on bravery and fluidity. Tudor repeatedly hinted his players needed to shed their “bad habits” but could not complete the repair job. The next manager must empower the squad rather than institute a long-term project.<\/p>\n
3) Discipline selection and reward effort. There is a perception among some fans that certain players regard themselves as above the crisis, and reports suggest some squad members \u201cexplicitly expressed as much in the dressing room.\u201d Those who have underperformed should not be guaranteed places; those who have offered real commitment, like Archie Gray and Mathys Tel, must be prioritised.<\/p>\n
4) Fix the attacking shortfall. Tottenham have not won a Premier League game since Mohammed Kudus suffered a thigh injury. The absence of Kudus has been stark, and the decision not to recruit an attacker after selling Brennan Johnson contributed to the problem. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have yet to play a single minute this season, leaving a creativity deficit that must be addressed urgently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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