Tottenham stick with Tudor for Liverpool trip, but longer-term outlook remains unclear
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to keep faith with interim head coach Igor Tudor for Sunday’s daunting Premier League trip to Liverpool at Anfield, even as doubts swirl over whether he will still be in charge beyond that fixture. With results continuing to slide, the immediate priority is to squeeze out something—anything—that can shift the mood before a far more direct battle the following weekend.
Spurs’ next home match is billed as a high-stakes league encounter against Nottingham Forest, and the club’s focus is understood to be on reaching that game with a clearer plan and a more stable emotional footing. Tudor, appointed on an interim basis and contracted to the end of the season, has endured a grim start in the dugout, losing each of his first four matches in charge according to the source report. Those defeats have intensified scrutiny on the Croat’s suitability to carry the team through the remainder of the campaign.
The most recent blow came in Europe, where Tottenham were heavily beaten in the Champions League last-16 first leg away to Atlético Madrid. The source report describes a 5-2 loss on Tuesday that further compounded concerns about Spurs’ defensive structure, game management, and overall confidence. Those details were reported by The Guardian, which also noted the growing uncertainty over whether Tudor will be allowed to see out his contract.
⚽ Key Insight
What Spurs need at Anfield
Tottenham’s challenge at Liverpool is not merely tactical; it is psychological. A disciplined performance—reducing errors, showing resilience under pressure, and staying competitive late into the match—would represent progress even if the final outcome is harsh. But anything resembling the chaos of recent outings risks pushing the situation from “difficult” to “untenable” before Forest even arrive in north London.
Off the pitch, speculation around potential alternatives has been fuelled by familiar names. However, former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has ruled himself out of a return, again as reported by The Guardian. That removes one quick-fix narrative, but does little to calm the bigger question: who steadies the club if results continue to nosedive?
Infographic: Spurs under Tudor (snapshot)
Role: Interim head coach
Contract: Until end of season (per report)
Start: Four defeats from four (per report)
Latest result: Atlético Madrid 5-2 Spurs (per report)
Next fixtures: Liverpool (A), Nottingham Forest (H)
Key Takeaways
- Tudor is expected to remain in charge for the Liverpool match despite a losing start to his interim spell.
- Spurs’ immediate objective is to restore belief and stability ahead of a pivotal home league game against Nottingham Forest.
- European humiliation has sharpened scrutiny after the reported 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League last 16.
- Redknapp is not an option, having reportedly ruled out a return to the club.
If Tottenham cannot show visible signs of organisation and fight at Anfield, the conversation may shift decisively from “backing the interim” to “finding the next solution”—and quickly.