Tottenham appear resigned to sticking with under-fire interim boss Igor Tudor, but who knows how long that will last if Spurs continue like this, with The Telegraph reporting another managerial change is possible before the end of 2025/2026.
Tottenham make Igor Tudor decision as Spurs pressure mounts
Indeed, the consensus is that Tudor is staying, for now.
That much was reported today, with the club apparently making clear the Croatian will take his pre-match press conference ahead of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg at Atlético Madrid.
No second sacking in a month. Not yet, anyway.
But given Tudor has lost all three of his Premier League matches in charge, conceding nine goals in the process, and given that Thursday's 3-1 home collapse against Crystal Palace has left Spurs still just one point above the bottom three, the word "yet" carries real weight.
Reports emerged on Thursday that the hierarchy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are already questioning whether Tudor can be the answer.
Meanwhile, The Telegraph have reported today that the club are genuinely considering their options for a second managerial change after Thomas Frank, with March 22's home clash against fellow relegation candidates Nottingham Forest viewed internally as a potential natural break point if results don't improve.
Spurs chiefs have apparently looked at appointing their second manager in a month, even if they're giving Tudor a bit more time as things stand.
A week ago, the Atlético Madrid Champions League tie felt exciting. Now it feels like an inconvenience Spurs can barely afford to think about.
Meanwhile, the summer managerial picture grows more crowded by the day.
Mauricio Pochettino remains the sentimental favourite and the leading candidate, with reports indicating he is open to a return even if the unthinkable happens and Spurs drop into the Championship, though the financial implications of that would be enormous.
Roberto De Zerbi, a free agent since leaving Marseille, is the other name at the top of the list, admired by senior figures at the club for his attacking, ball-dominant football.
Robbie Keane, currently winning titles with Ferencvaros in Hungary, has also been firmly in the conversation, with GiveMeSport reporting he is very much a name "to watch."
However, as further reported by The Telegraph again, an update has in fact come to light on De Zerbi.
Tottenham hold talks over appointing Roberto De Zerbi amid Igor Tudor doubt
As per their information, Tottenham have already held talks over appointing De Zerbi as their next permanent manager — a sign that planning for the summer has begun even as the club fights for its Premier League life.
The Italian left Marseille by mutual consent in February and has been out of work since, making him an immediately available option.
His attacking philosophy — high energy, possession-based, front-foot football — is everything Spurs have failed to produce under Tudor, and everything that excites the club's hierarchy on paper.
The problem, of course, is Man United.
De Zerbi, who Pep Guardiola called 'one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years', is understood to be keen on the Old Trafford job, and United have him firmly in their sights too. Spurs are not the only ones at the table.
There is also the small matter of what division Tottenham will be playing in next season.
De Zerbi spent two years building something at Brighton before stepping up to Marseille. A move to a Championship club, however romantic the notion of saving Spurs might be, feels unlikely to appeal.
If Tudor keeps them up, De Zerbi becomes a serious conversation. If he doesn't, that conversation is probably over before it starts.