They'll Save His Job: Igor Tudor Discovers 3 Tottenham Players He Can Rely On

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Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has now discovered three players he can rely on as he aims to steer the club away from the relegation zone in the Premier League.

Spurs secured an excellent point away at Liverpool on Sunday, with Richarlison scoring late on to rescue a draw for Tudor.

That was the first point Spurs have secured since Tudor arrived through the door, but they are still in search of their first victory as the Tottenham manager looks to help them avoid the drop.

The former Juventus boss has a host of injury troubles to contend with, as Joao Palhinha and Cristian Romero were the latest players to join the injury list.

Conor Gallagher also missed the game through illness, so Tudor's squad is wearing incredibly thin at the moment.

Tudor has now discovered a few players he can rely on, however, and none of them were truly fancied by former manager Thomas Frank.

Richarlison

The obvious player is Richarlison, who scored Tottenham's only goal against Liverpool in a 1-1 draw.

The Brazilian has started just 14 Premier League games this season, struggling to make an impact under Frank, but that hasn't stopped him from finding nine goals in England's top flight, as well as three assists.

The former Everton man is well-versed in relegation battles having been involved with Everton, and he's exactly the player Tudor knows he can rely on after his late goal against Liverpool.

Frank might have been in a better position had he relied on him more, but Richarlison could have a huge say now in saving Tudor his job.

Kevin Danso

Another Tudor has discovered that he can rely on is Kevin Danso.

The tough defender was phenomenal at the heart of the defence at Anfield, outshining his defensive partner Radu Dragusin, and he's another that Frank barely played.

The 27-year-old has started just 10 Premier League games this season, but he looked like one of Spurs' more experienced heads against Liverpool, and was comfortably one of their best players.

If Danso can continue with performances like that, then Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, who have endured their own difficulties this season, might find it difficult to get back into the side, as Tudor needs players who will fight in this relegation battle.

Mathys Tel

Mathys Tel was someone who was given a hard time by Frank, omitted from the Champions League squad, while he's also only started eight Premier League games all season.

The French youngster didn't set the world alight at Anfield, but he worked incredibly hard defensively and showed a threat in the final third, creating three chances, more than any other Spurs player.

Tel has been chomping at the bit to get a regular run in the Tottenham side, and he could be crucial for Tudor in the fight to not only stay in the Premier League, but also to keep his job.

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