Igor Tudor has been appointed as the new manager of Tottenham. The former Juventus player will face a tough challenge in his first match against Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday, February 22. The 47-year-old Croat has a difficult task ahead of him.
Tottenham is currently in the relegation zone, sitting in 16th place in the Premier League with just 29 points from 26 matches. A loss against Arsenal would make it harder for them to avoid relegation.
Tudor’s Challenges as the New Tottenham Manager
Tudor won two Serie A titles as a player at Juventus, but his coaching resume is less impressive, with only a Croatian Cup win in 2013. He has also served as an interim manager for clubs like Juventus and Lazio.
His primary challenge is to keep Tottenham in the Premier League for next season. Failing to achieve this could be a major setback for the club. The match against Arsenal adds more pressure, given the historic rivalry between the two teams.
Tottenham needs at least a point to maintain a gap of five points over West Ham United. A win at home would help them distance themselves further from the Hammers. To secure a victory against Arsenal, Spurs must prioritize not losing and be cautious of the Gunners’ set-pieces and crosses from open play.