Tottenham manager latest: Igor Tudor update, Adi Hutter and Chris Hughton links
Tottenham Hotspur have a big decision to make regarding their managerial position
According to TEAMtalk, Igor Tudor is ‘expected’ to leave Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent, with Adi Hutter and Chris Hughton potential interim replacements. In addition, Ryan Mason and Tim Sherwood are also said to have been discussed as possible options. The report adds that Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are seen as more long-term options by the London outfit.
The London outfit are sat in 17th place in the Premier League with seven fixtures of the season left to play. They are only a point above the drop zone above West Ham. Tudor’s side were beaten 3-0 by Nottingham Forest at home last time out before the international break.
Tottenham Hotspur managerial latest amid pressure on Igor Tudor
Spurs have a big decision to make regarding their managerial situation. Tudor was picked as their replacement for Thomas Frank. However, he has struggled to make an impact at the Tottenham Hotspur and he hasn’t been able to get a tune out of the players. As a result, his future is now in the balance and it remains to be seen whether he will still be in the dugout come their next league match against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in early April.
Hutter is available and could be seen as someone to come in immediately. He has managed the likes of Red Bull Salzburg, Young Boys, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Monchengladbach and AS Monaco. As for Hughton, he is vastly experienced in the game and knows the club inside out.
Speaking after their defeat to Nottingham Forest, Spurs assistant Bruno Salter said: "Every mistake right now is going against us, every detail is going against us and it affects the players as well. You can see how much they are fighting. We are in a difficult situation, everyone knows. In the first half we were the better team and need to be consistent with that."
He added: "It hurts us, it is painful, really painful, but the fans were outstanding today - from before the game until the end of the game. We need to carry on because we care, we care for Spurs, we are family and want to get out of this situation. I am 100% sure we can get through this situation."