Igor Tudor has accepted the role of interim manager at Tottenham Hotspur until the summer. The 47-year-old Croatian aims to lift a team struggling with confidence and performance. With Tottenham sitting just five points above the relegation zone, Tudor’s primary task is securing Premier League survival, especially with Arsenal on the horizon. Supporters are hopeful the new manager can energize the squad and disrupt their rivals.
What Igor Tudor Will Bring to Tottenham
Why Igor Tudor?
Following the dismissal of Thomas Frank on Wednesday, many candidates were considered for the job. Tudor’s prior experience in such scenarios likely contributed to his selection. He previously managed troubled teams like Lazio and Juventus at the end of the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, respectively, achieving five wins, three draws, and one loss in nine matches during those tenures.
Unlike Frank, Tudor is known for an aggressive pressing style, often using a 3-4-2-1 formation, which aligns more closely with the preferences of Tottenham supporters. While clubs often opt for young, up-and-coming coaches as interim managers, Tudor’s experience across ten clubs highlights the urgency of Spurs’ situation.
Currently 16th in the Premier League, Spurs will rely on Tudor’s experience to help them stay in the league.
Is this a Risk?
Tudor’s managerial history is mixed, and his quick changes suggest some risk. He has never remained with a club for more than two years, leaving Marseille amid tensions and being dismissed by Juventus while they were eighth in Serie A this season.
His offensive approach may appeal to supporters, but the demanding nature of his pressing game could strain the players, especially with the current injury crisis. The absence of key wing-backs Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro poses an immediate challenge for Tudor’s tactics.
What This Means for Tottenham’s Future
For Tottenham, the priority is avoiding relegation. Tudor’s contract lasts until June, allowing the club to consider their next move. While he has the opportunity to solidify his place as permanent manager, names like Mauricio Pochettino, Xavi, Robbie Keane, and Roberto De Zerbi have been mentioned as potential successors.
Tudor’s main role is to provide stability, and his history suggests he could be suited for this challenge. The stakes are high—success would clarify Tottenham’s next managerial steps, while failure could lead to a serious relegation threat in the season’s final weeks.