Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham after just seven games in charge

Igor Tudor has left Tottenham after just seven games in charge.

The 47-year-old was only appointed as the club’s interim coach in February following the decision to sack Thomas Frank, with the club plummeting down the Premier League table towards relegation.

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Tudor leaves Tottenham

Things under Tudor didn’t improve as he lost his first four games.

This began with Arsenal on 22 February, followed by Fulham, then Crystal Palace and Atletico Madrid, where they were 4-0 down within the first 22 minutes.

Tudor was given an opportunity to turn things around after a draw against Liverpool and a win during the second leg against Atletico Madrid.

However, that 3-2 triumph wasn’t enough to prevent Spurs from being knocked out of the Champions League.

A damning 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest last weekend was his final match in charge of the club.

Tudor did not conduct any Tottenham media interviews after the club’s latest defeat due to the tragic news that his father had passed away.

talkSPORT understands Spurs wanted to give Tudor time to process the loss and were willing to grant him compassionate leave.

In a statement, the club said: “We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect.

“Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach. We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly.

“We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time.

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“An update on a new Head Coach will be provided in due course.”

Who could replace Igor Tudor?

Tottenham are now looking for their third manager of the season with former Monaco boss Adi Hutter expected to replace

Before Tudor was given the role, fans could be heard singing Mauricio Pochettino’s name during games and ahead of the shambles in Madrid, a video emerged of a group of supporters serenading Mauricio Pochettino on a plane, with many pleading for him to return.

Pochettino was sacked by Tottenham in 2019 after five years at the club, and it is thought he is interested in returning once the World Cup is finished.

Sean Dyche is unlikely to be the next manager, however, as the former Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss poured cold water on the speculation.

Dyche appeared on talkSPORT on Saturday, alongside Jonny Owen, where he responded to the rumours in typical style.

The Lilywhites have three weeks before the club’s next game to install a new man in the dugout due to the international break.

Tottenham travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland once the Premier League resumes, before a home clash with Brighton.

The north London outfit still have to face Wolves, Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea, and Everton before the end of the season.

Tottenham are currently 17th place in the table, just one point above West Ham in the relegation zone.