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Tottenham manager Igor Tudor is under pressure after four defeats from four since taking over from Thomas Frank, and David Ornstein has now shared his verdict on his future.

Spurs currently find themselves sitting in 16th position in the Premier League table, just one point above the drop zone with nine games to play. The threat of relegation is becoming serious, and there have been calls to sack Tudor just four games into his tenure.

It's no surprise that there have been suggestions of potentially sacking Tudor already, as Spurs simply have to avoid being relegated from the Premier League.

It's clearly not working under him, and he received further criticism for their performance in the Champions League earlier this week, with there being plenty of controversy around his decision to start Antonin Kinsky before subbing him after 15 minutes.

David Ornstein: Tudor Sack Verdict at Tottenham

Speaking on The Athletic's podcast, Ornstein has shared his verdict on the future of Tottenham manager Tudor. The respected reporter believes that he will be stunned if he manages to make it until the end of the season, hinting that he might be sacked long before then.

"So if they change him in the next days or weeks, whether they stay up or go dow, they attempted to do something different. They recognised it was a mistake. It wasn't working, and whether it was the vibesman, that view from the lane has talked about so much, and somebody, a figurehead, with real Tottenham connection, whether that person coached on the training ground or not, to get somebody in to try and lift the atmosphere. Arm around the shoulder, give the players and staff a bit of love, and try and just scrape their way through. But the extent they went to bring him in, and the cost it would incur to get rid of him. No, no, no. The cost of going down is much more expensive than firing Tudor. So the way things are going, I'd be stunned if they see out of the season with him."

Although Ornstein is reporting from more of an opinion perspective than information, he has hinted that the costs of sacking Tudor won't be a problem for Spurs. The north London club understand that being relegated will cost them a lot more than that, and if they have to make that decision, they might not hesitate to do so.

Tottenham Could Be Forced Into Decision

It's certainly not an easy game approaching for Tottenham as they prepare to travel to Liverpool this weekend, but there's surely a lot of pressure on Tudor to get a result.

The Spurs hierarchy might not be looking for Tottenham to secure all three points, or even get a draw, but they will absolutely need to see an improvement in terms of performance.

If Spurs produce a strong display that shows plenty of fight and it's a tight game, then they might consider keeping him in charge.

If Spurs show very little and are beaten by Liverpool comfortably, then they could be forced into making the decision to sack Tudor earlier than they expected.

Tottenham are in the hunt for a new manager, and the rumours are also swirling on potential new owners, with TEAMtalk reporting that former Newcastle United owner Amanda Staveley wants to buy the club.

The current Tottenham owners have come under plenty of scrutiny recently for some of their decisions, while Spurs are struggling on the pitch.

The appointment of Igor Tudor has been criticised, especially after the former Juventus manager has now lost all four of his games in charge of the club.

Spurs are battling to stay in the Premier League, failing to bounce back after finishing 17th last season under Ange Postecoglou.

The owners have another huge decision to make in the near future, with a permanent manager needed to replace Tudor in the summer, or sooner if the poor results continue.

Amanda Staveley Wants to Buy Tottenham

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Staveley, who was recently involved with Newcastle behind the scenes, is a keen bidder to take over Tottenham in the near future.

The report also claims that, should she succeed in purchasing the club, she has ambitions to bring in Newcastle manager Howe.

Whether Howe would be keen on making the move to Tottenham remains to be seen, while it's no guarantee that Staveley takes over in north London.

The report does suggest that Howe still has a strong relationship with Staveley from their time together at St James' Park.

Tottenham will certainly be in the market for a new manager sooner rather than later, but whether Howe ends up on their shortlist remains to be seen.

Howe Could be Ideal Manager for Tottenham

Howe, described as an 'elite' manager, now has Newcastle competing in the Champions League, which might be their expectation considering the money they've spent, but they certainly weren't in that position when he took over.

The Magpies were battling near the bottom of the Premier League table, and he's completely transformed them, even if they've shown inconsistencies this season.

Tottenham are in a similar position to where Newcastle were when Howe joined, and he also has experience with a struggling Premier League side from his time with Bournemouth.

If Staveley can take over and steer Spurs in the right direction while bringing in Howe, there could be exciting times around the corner for the north London club.

How Tottenham Could Set Up Under Eddie Howe

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how Tottenham could set up if they were to appoint Howe.

If Eddie Howe were appointed by Tottenham Hotspur F.C., he would likely use his preferred 4-3-3, built around high pressing, quick combinations and vertical wide play, similar to his approach with Newcastle United F.C..

How Howe would set up

Base formation: 4-3-3 with an aggressive high press.

Full-backs: Push high to support wide attacks and overload flanks.

Midfield three: One holding midfielder with two energetic No.8s pressing and carrying the ball forward.

Wingers: Direct runners attacking space behind the defence.

Striker: Mobile focal point linking play and finishing transitions.

Would it suit Tottenham?

Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are involved in a fierce relegation Premier League battle right now, but the Reds suffered an injury blow to defender Jair Cunha on Thursday night.

Forest, Tottenham and West Ham are separated by just one point heading into this weekend's top flight fixtures, with one of them in real danger of dropping into the Championship next term.

Vitor Pereira's men have the most winnable fixture on paper as they face Fulham at home on Sunday, with Marco Silva's men coming into the match after back-to-back defeats at home to West Ham and then Southampton in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Meanwhile, West Ham host title-chasing Manchester City on Saturday, while Igor Tudor's Tottenham travel to Anfield to face Liverpool on Sunday.

These games are followed by a massive six-pointer between Forest and Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the following week, which Cunha could be in danger of missing.

Forest Suffer Jair Cunha Injury Scare

Not only did Nottingham Forest suffer a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Midtjylland at the City Ground in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 knockout tie, in terrible conditions, on Thursday, but they also lost Cunha to injury within the first 10 minutes.

The Brazilian passed a late fitness test to face the Danish side having missed training on Wednesday with an unspecified issue, before appearing to roll his ankle in the early stages of the game.

Speaking post-match about the issue, manager Pereira said:

"Jair had something with his foot. I don’t know the problem."

While the 21-year-old didn't feature much under Ange Postecoglou or Sean Dyche earlier in the season, he has come into contention since Pereira took charge.

The tall centre-back played the full 90 minutes during last weekend's unexpected 2-2 draw with Manchester City, having come on as a substitute in the match against Brighton and Hove Albion previously.

Should he be ruled out this weekend, and for the trip to Tottenham next weekend, he will be a big miss.

Pereira Hints at Cunha Absence vs Fulham

Pereira's following comments about Cunha hinted that he doesn't expect that he will be available for Fulham given the quick turnaround between games.

The Portuguese manager added:

“It was a pity because we had to make a sub after five minutes. We had prepared the game to play with him but it was not possible. With Jair or without him, we must be ready to fight again.”

Both West Ham and Tottenham will be hoping that Cunha is missing to boost their own survival hopes in the coming weeks.

Who is Most Likely to Stay Up?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT who is most likely to go down when looking at each club's remaining fixtures, and this is what it said:

'Based on current standings and remaining fixtures, West Ham appear the most likely to be relegated, followed by Nottingham Forest, with Tottenham the least likely of the three.

'West Ham are currently in the relegation zone and face several difficult games, including matches against Manchester City, Aston Villa and Arsenal.

'Forest sit just above the drop zone but also have a challenging run-in with trips to Chelsea and Manchester United.

'Tottenham are only one point clear but have a comparatively more balanced schedule, including several direct rivals, giving them better chances to pick up points.

'Statistical models and betting odds similarly rate West Ham as the most likely of the three to go down.'

Arne Slot says Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker could make his return to the squad for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

The Brazilian is expected to rejoin training today after missing Liverpool’s trip to Galatasaray in the Champions League, during which Giorgi Mamardashvili deputised in goal ahead of the weekend clash with Tottenham.

Slot also shared a positive update on Federico Chiesa, who was absent from the Reds’ 1-0 defeat in Istanbul in midweek due to illness.

The Italy international, who has made just five starts in all competitions so far this season, is also anticipated to be back in training today.

Slot, as quoted by Liverpool Echo, offered a positive update on Alisson on Friday morning, saying the Brazilian could make his return against Tottenham on Sunday:

“He felt something when he passed the ball in one of his muscles, but after we checked it, it was minor, so it didn't take long, but games follow up so fast he had to miss Gala, but hopefully he is ready to play Sunday. If not, then definitely Gala on Wednesday.”

Slot also revealed that Chiesa ‘feels better’ after missing the trip to Galatasaray in midweek and will make his return to training today:

“Chiesa, I expect, feels better and is able to train with us today.”

Alisson missed over a month of action earlier in the season due to a hamstring issue, while Chiesa has struggled for regular minutes under Slot.

The Italy international has made just one Premier League start in 2025/26 so far, in the 2-1 win over bottom-placed Wolves in December.

Liverpool will be looking to return to winning ways on Sunday after their 2-1 defeat to Wolves in their last league game.

Slot also provided an update on Alexander Isak’s injury ahead of the Tottenham clash, revealing that the Sweden international is still recovering from his lower leg problem sustained in December:

“With the rehab team still not with the team yet.”

The setback is expected to keep Isak, who joined in a £125m British-record deal from Newcastle last summer, out until after this month’s international break.

Hugo Ekitike has mostly deputised for the injured Swede but has struggled for form in recent games, scoring just three times in his last nine league appearances.

Liverpool are sixth in the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s visit from Tottenham, level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea.

Igor Tudor’s future at Tottenham Hotspur remains at ‘serious risk’ ahead of Sunday’s visit to Liverpool, journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

The north London side have not ruled out making another managerial change before the end of the season following Tudor’s disappointing start to life at the club.

The Croatian has overseen four defeats in his four games in charge, conceding 14 goals, and saw his side fall to a 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Tottenham are 16th in the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s trip to Anfield, one point above the bottom three.

Igor Tudor at ‘Serious Risk’ of Tottenham Sacking

Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that Tottenham remain open to making another managerial change following Tudor’s difficult start:

“What's happening with Igor Tudor is that Tottenham, at the moment, while I'm recording this video, have confirmed that Igor Tudor will take the press conference on Friday ahead of the Liverpool game.

“But obviously, he remains at serious, serious risk of being sacked by Tottenham any moment. We will see when this could happen, also based on the Liverpool game.

“But obviously the situation at Tottenham is still very fluid, very open, in terms of manager for the short term.

“For the long term, they appointed Igor Tudor with a short-term contract because in the summer, it's already clear Tudor will go.”

Tudor was only hired by Spurs in February as interim manager until the end of the season, replacing Thomas Frank following his sacking.

The Croatian came under heavy scrutiny for his treatment of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky on Tuesday, after the 22-year-old was substituted just 15 minutes into his Champions League debut.

Tudor was asked about his future by journalists after the defeat to Atletico, but only issued a ‘no comment’ response.

Sean Dyche Among Potential Spurs Targets

As GIVEMESPORT reported earlier this week, Tottenham appear to have several potential candidates to replace Tudor until the end of the season.

The list includes former interim boss Ryan Mason, ex-Spurs striker Robbie Keane, and former Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche.

While Mason and Dyche are both available, Keane is currently in charge of Hungarian side Ferencvaros, who are on track to lift another league title under the Irishman.

Spurs have also been recently tipped to appoint former Brighton and Newcastle boss Chris Hughton, who remains unemployed following his sacking as Ghana head coach in 2024.

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According to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs, Mauricio Pochettino is among the leading candidates to become Tottenham's next manager after the season.

The Argentine would be open to returning even if Spurs are playing Championship football in 2026/27, almost seven years after his sacking in 2019.

Pochettino is currently in charge of the United States, but he is expected to leave after the World Cup, when his contract expires.

Tottenham Hotspur rising star Mason Melia has returned to individual training after missing time with a back injury, journalist Alasdair Gold has revealed.

The 18-year-old forward was spotted training on the pitches at Hotspur Way this week, two months after joining Spurs from Irish side St Patrick’s Athletic.

Tottenham signed Melia for an initial £1.6m back in February 2025, and the striker finally linked up with the Lilywhites in January, once he turned 18.

Melia made 98 senior appearances during his time with St Pat’s, scoring 25 goals and providing eight assists.

Mason Melia Returns to Training

Gold, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that Melia also picked up a chest infection after his move to London in January, which further delayed his return.

The 18-year-old appears to have recovered from both issues and is expected to begin full training in the near future:

“After putting pen to paper on his long-term contract until 2031, Melia arrived in January, and he had a back injury that he'd been playing with at St Pat's for the last couple of months of the season.

“It was decided to let him rest and fully recover for that before they kind of throw him into Tottenham Hotspur life.

“However, I understand, in the classic Tottenham style, he then got a chest infection that further delayed him.

“A rest maybe isn't the worst thing at this time for him. He's only 18, but he's played 98 senior matches.

“He's been involved in 33 goals, scoring 25, recording eight assists and, like I said, only 18 years old, and sometimes these young players, you know, we're seeing Lucas Bergvall picking up lots of injuries right now, having played a lot of football when he was 18 as well.

“[…] But look, the good news is, from my understanding, on Monday, he started stepping up his effort on the pitches at Hotspur Way, and he is expected to begin full training in the near future.”

Spurs beat competition from top Premier League and European clubs for Melia, who scored 15 goals in 44 appearances for St Pat’s last season.

The 18-year-old has also won six caps for Ireland’s Under-21s to date, netting three times.

Spurs Injury Crisis Deepens

Tottenham’s extensive injury list is continuing to pose problems for under-pressure manager Igor Tudor, as the Croatian could be without 11 first-team players for their Premier League clash against Liverpool on Sunday.

Both captain Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha are doubts after a clash of heads in the 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, while Micky van de Ven will miss the game after picking up a red card against Crystal Palace.

Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are long-term absentees, while Wilson Odobert is rehabilitating from an ACL injury and is expected to miss the rest of the season.

Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall and Ben Davies are also unlikely to feature due to setbacks, while Destiny Udogie could be in contention to return from his hamstring injury after missing the Atletico defeat.

Tottenham have something of a defensive crisis on their hands heading into the Premier League weekend.

Spurs take on Liverpool in the big televised game on Sunday afternoon, with an even bigger injury list following the UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.

Interim manager Igor Tudor's short reign at the club is hanging by a thread, and the Croatian does not have too many players available to call upon for the trip to Anfield.

Spurs are likely to be without as many as 11 players for the trip to the north west, with the Spurs squad down to the bare bones, particularly at the back.

GIVEMESPORT takes a look at the injury latest.

Concussion Blow Against Atletico Madrid

Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha are likely to be missing from the game at Anfield after a clash of heads late on against the Spanish outfit in midweek.

Palhinha was taken off straight away and while Romero tried to carry on, he crouched down soon after and also walked off, leaving Spurs with nine men for the last few seconds of the match.

If it was concussion, there are strict rules in place with regard to when plauyers can take to the field again.

The FA and Premier League have clear 'return to play' guidelines for concussion, which essentially means no player will be allowed to return for a competitive game for at least six days.

The guidelines work on a step-by-step basis, with a player only allowed to progress a step every 24 hours - although this process can often take longer. The steps are: No physical activity, light aerobic exercise, sport-specific exercise, non-contact training drills, full contact training, return to play (after an all-clear from the club's medical officer).

There will be question marks over Kevin Danso too.

The Austria international has only just returned from a toe injury, but appeared to pick up an ankle complaint in the game with Atletico, hobbling around considerably before appearing to run it off.

It will need checking out this week ahead of the Liverpool clash.

All The Spurs Players Who Will Be Missing

Lucas Bergvall and Mohammed Kudus will not be back in time for this weekend, with the March international break understood to be when they could return to action.

Destiny Udogie could return, however, with it now having been five weeks since former bos Thomas Frank's diagnosis that he would be out for "four to five weeks".

It remains to be seen when Dejan Kulusevski will be back, with Tudor sure to be asked about the Sweden international in his press conference on Friday.

Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison and Wilson Odobert all remain long-term injured, with Micky van de Ven sitting out due to suspension for his red card against Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to replace Igor Tudor with former Brighton and Newcastle manager Chris Hughton until the end of the season.

The north London side are believed to be considering their options after a nightmare start under Tudor, having lost all four of their games and conceded 14 goals.

While the likes of Sean Dyche, Robbie Keane and Ryan Mason have been linked with the job, journalist Matt Law has urged Spurs to also take a closer look at Hughton.

The 67-year-old, who spent 13 years at Spurs as a player and another six as an assistant manager, is currently out of work after being sacked as Ghana head coach in January 2024.

Tottenham Urged to Appoint Chris Hughton

Writing on X, Law said Hughton would be 'his pick' to replace Tudor until the end of the season, with his calm presence and historical link to Spurs making him a sensible option.

Hughton last managed in England during the 2021/22 season, when he was sacked by Nottingham Forest after failing to win any of their first seven games in the Championship.

Previously, he spent four-and-a-half seasons at Brighton, whom he took to the Premier League in 2017 and secured top-flight finishes of 15th and 17th.

Hughton was relieved of his Ghana duties following a group-stage exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, having won just four of his 13 games in charge in total.

Tottenham Delay Tudor Sack Decision

Tottenham are not planning to make an immediate decision on Tudor’s future ahead of Sunday’s visit to Liverpool.

As GIVEMESPORT revealed on Wednesday, the Croatian is expected to remain in charge in the short term, despite the club failing to win their first four games under his management.

Spurs suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League this week, conceding four goals within the first 22 minutes.

Tudor came under scrutiny for his treatment of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who was substituted just 15 minutes into his Champions League debut.

With Tottenham potentially considering Dyche, Keane and Mason as replacements for Tudor, we asked ChatGPT to assess the three candidates:

Tottenham Hotspur have discussed hiring AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as their new manager in the summer, but the Cherries boss is in high demand, according to the i Paper.

While Tottenham chiefs will already be looking for the perfect candidate to be their next permanent manager, the short-term focus will be on ensuring they have Premier League football to attract the person they decide they really want.

What is clear is that interim boss Igor Tudor won't be at Spurs beyond this season, and he could even go sooner than that given what's happened during his first month in charge of the north Londoners.

Tuesday night's 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid summed up his reign so far, as Tottenham players collapsed when things started to go wrong, with the changes the 47-year-old had made pre-match not working out.

Sitting just one point above the Premier League relegation zone ahead of a visit to Liverpool, Spurs are in genuine danger of being a Championship club next season, and it could stop them attaining manager targets like Iraola.

Bournemouth Looking to Stave Off Iraola Interest

According to the i Paper, both Spurs and Premier League rivals Manchester United have internally discussed appointing the highly-rated Spaniard, while he is also a target for Crystal Palace as they hunt for Oliver Glasner's successor.

One of the main attractions of Iraola, away from his coaching qualities, is the fact that as things stand, they wouldn't have to pay any compensation for him as his contract at the Vitality Stadium runs out at the end of the season.

Bournemouth don't want to lose the 43-year-old though, with him keeping the club in the top half of the Premier League despite losing top players like Antoine Semenyo, Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez in recent transfer windows.

They are set to reopen contract talks with Iraola during the upcoming international break, in a final bid to agree a deal for him to extend his stay on the south coast.

GIVEMESPORT revealed in October that Bournemouth sporting director Tiago Pinto wanted the Spaniard to sign a new deal.

Iraola is a Long-Term Tottenham Target

Tottenham will need to preserve their Premier League status if they are to have a chance of convincing Iraola to join them, but he has been a long-term target for the club.

He was on their shortlist before they appointed Thomas Frank from Brentford last summer, and will figure in their thinking if they do stay up.

Iraola appears to be keeping his options open with recent reports that he was set to sign a new deal not accurate, according to the i Paper.

The Spaniard is known for lining his teams up so that they press high, but they are also flexible, with Bournemouth having the sixth-best goals against record in the Premier League this season.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp is certainly a big fan of the Cherries boss, labelling him as 'elite' and 'one of the best managers in the world' earlier this season.

How Would Tottenham Line Up Under Iraola?

GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how Tottenham would line up if Iraola became manager, and this is what it said:

Formation: 4-2-3-1

GK: Guglielmo Vicario

RB: Pedro Porro

CB: Cristian Romero

CB: Micky van de Ven

LB: Destiny Udogie

DM: Yves Bissouma

DM: Pape Matar Sarr

RW: Dejan Kulusevski

AM: James Maddison

LW: Manor Solomon

ST: Richarlison

Why this suits Iraola:

Harry Redknapp has revealed that if Daniel Levy was still the chairman of Tottenham Hotspur he would be the interim manager of the club right now.

Tottenham have already made one managerial change this season and they could yet make a second after their decision to replace Thomas Frank with firefighter Igor Tudor has backfired.

Tudor replaced Frank at the helm in February, with Spurs struggling towards the foot of the Premier League table under the Dane, but Tudor has not been able to turn the club's fortunes around. And, in fact, things have got worse, with the Lilywhites now just one point above the relegation zone.

Things Have Got Worse For Tottenham Under Igor Tudor

Tudor has overseen four matches - three in the Premier League and one in the UEFA Champions League - with the same result - four defeats.

Spurs have conceded 14 goals in those games, scoring five and are in the worst form of any side in the Premier League. They have set unwanted records in the last couple of weeks, with their 11th straight game without a win in the top flight being their worst ever run in Premier League history and the defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League being their sixth consecutive loss - the first time that has ever happened in the club's long history.

GIVEMESPORT understands that the potential of a second interim manager coming into the club has been discussed, with the Tottenham hierarchy sounding out potential short-term replacements following four losses in a row under Tudor.

Redknapp has been one of the names mentioned as being a potential candidate to come in and rescue the club from potential relegation and he has not been shy in telling anyone who asks that he would be more than happy to take the job if offered.

And, speaking to Talksport on Thursday, he actually admitted he would be in the role right now if Levy - who was axed as chairman in the summer - was still in charge.

Harry Redknapp and Daniel Levy Share Phone Call

Redknapp said: "I got a phone call last week from Daniel, funnily enough. I think I spoke to him once since I left all that time ago, and I was in the car last week and suddenly the phone goes, it's Daniel Levy.

"I thought 'that's strange' and I was on the phone to him for about half an hour, chatting to him and he was explaining what happened to him, and how he got marched out of there, which was really strange.

"And he did say to me 'If I was there now, and I'm not just saying it, I would bring you back in until the end of the season, Harry' - so it would have been interesting."