Tottenham Hotspur's interim head coach Igor Tudor is facing increasing pressure after his side's 5-2 loss to Atletico Madrid, according to a report by BBC Sport.
Tudor has lost all four of his games in charge of the club, with the latest defeat marking the worst start by any manager in Tottenham's history. The Croat's position is looking increasingly untenable, with the club's hierarchy considering their next move.
The match against Atletico Madrid was marked by a series of mistakes, including the substitution of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes. Tudor's decision to drop previous first-choice Guglielmo Vicario and play Kinsky ultimately backfired, with Kinsky's performance described as a "horror night" by former Spurs and England keeper Paul Robinson.
Police and Emergency Services Response Not Required
There were no reports of any crowd disturbances or incidents requiring a police response during the match at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid.
Tudor's future at the club is now under intense scrutiny, with many questioning his ability to turn the team's fortunes around. The manager himself has refused to comment on his job security, saying "this is not a topic for me" and instead focusing on helping the team.
Investigation and Review
An investigation into the team's performance and Tudor's management style is likely to be conducted by the club's hierarchy in the coming days. Sources close to the club have indicated that players are still to be convinced that Tudor has the tools to guide the team away from their current predicament.
Former Spurs and England keeper Paul Robinson has criticized Tudor's decision to substitute Kinsky, saying it was "selfish" and "soul-destroying" for the young goalkeeper. Robinson added that Tudor is "not the right man" for the job and that the team needs someone who can "put their arm around players" and get the best out of them.
Official Statements
Tudor said in a brief post-match interview: "It was a very rare thing. I have never done this in 15 years of coaching. I did it to preserve the guy and to preserve the team." He also described the situation as "incredible" and refused to comment on his own future at the club.
The club's hierarchy is expected to make a decision on Tudor's future in the coming days, with many speculating that his time at the club may be coming to an end. A decision to sack Tudor so soon after his appointment would be an admission of error by the Tottenham hierarchy, but keeping him may prove an even bigger mistake with the club's top-flight status on the line.
