J\u00fcrgen Klinsmann has not ruled out a return to Tottenham Hotspur as calls grow for change at the club after a poor run of results. Igor Tudor has suffered four straight defeats since succeeding Thomas Frank, prompting increasing unrest among supporters and scrutiny of a board with limited options.<\/p>\n
The possibility of a managerial change could come after Sunday\u2019s trip to Liverpool; the Lilywhites remain without a win at Anfield in 15 years. That long drought has fuelled debate about who should replace Tudor if the club decides to act.<\/p>\n
Suggestions for a successor have been wide ranging. Tim Sherwood, who last held a managerial post in 2015, and 79-year-old Harry Redknapp, who retired eight years ago, have been mentioned by some supporters. Glenn Hoddle has also been put forward despite a serious health scare in 2018. Those names reflect the depth of concern among the fanbase and a belief that a candidate with close ties to the club would be needed.<\/p>\n
Klinsmann, who has close links to the club and has been out of management for two years, offered his perspective when asked about the role by ESPN FC. He said: \u201cWho wouldn\u2019t want the job? It is Tottenham.” He added: “Whoever you choose, you need a person who can connect to everyone emotionally, that knows the club, that feels the club, that feels the people.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo get out of this mess, they need to develop a fighting spirit, a really nasty, ugly, fighting spirit and that goes only over the emotions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Klinsmann, 61, has taken five managerial positions since retiring as a player, but only two were at club level. After helping the German national team exceed expectations at the 2006 World Cup, he took the Bayern Munich job in early 2008 but ultimately failed to meet expectations in Bavaria. Critics including Philipp Lahm later questioned his tactical approach. Still, Klinsmann is credited with overseeing a culture shift at Bayern that was later developed by Louis van Gaal and Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n
For many supporters of the club, Klinsmann\u2019s reputation and man-management are seen as potential assets if Tottenham opt for a familiar face to steady the squad and rebuild the connection with fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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