Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor has told his players they can either "cry or fight" as they seek to turn around their dire situation and avoid relegation from the Premier League.
According to reports from BBC Sport, Tudor, 47, has overseen four consecutive defeats, including three in the Premier League, since he succeeded Thomas Frank on 14 February.
The poor form has left Spurs just one point above the bottom three heading into Sunday's visit to Premier League holders Liverpool.
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Tudor stated, "Not an easy situation, not an easy moment. [It's a] big challenge to change things." He added, "Like everything in life, you can choose how to see the situation. You can cry or you can fight."
Tottenham owner Enic said this week that it does not plan to take a decision on Tudor's immediate future out of the hands of the club's executive team.
Team Challenges and Injuries
Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha are among 13 first-team players unavailable to face Liverpool, following their clash of heads in midweek, while Yves Bissouma is injured and Conor Gallagher is a doubt with fever.
Van de Ven is suspended after his red card against Crystal Palace, while the likes of James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Mohammed Kudus are long-term absentees.
Upcoming Matches
Tottenham must dust themselves down for Sunday's meeting with Liverpool at Anfield – a stadium where they have conceded 17 goals in their past four visits in all competitions.
Following Wednesday's return leg against Atletico Madrid, Spurs then face a crucial home game against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.
