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A Tottenham coach has hinted at just how bad Guglielmo Vicario’s injury was before surgery, with fresh insight emerging after his recent procedure.

Guglielmo Vicario’s hernia surgery has now taken place following reports that he was set for one earlier this week.

It was feared that going under the knife might perhaps end the Italian’s season, but that fear has since been put to rest, with Vicario set to miss just three or four weeks.

Such a wait matters little, especially with the international break currently ongoing, which spans two weeks.

Once the break is over, it is an FA Cup weekend, and Spurs are not involved, meaning Vicario could miss just one game for Tottenham, if at all.

Tottenham coach Fabian Otte reveals Guglielmo Vicario injury severity after surgery

Vicario’s selflessness and willingness to fight for the badge were highlighted when he opted to play with his hernia pain in the clash against Nottingham Forest before his surgery.

Spurs lost the game; however, the 29-year-old’s form in recent weeks has been recognised by the Premier League, who nominated him for Save of the Month following his superb stop against Liverpool, when Cody Gakpo forced him into a flying tip onto the post at Anfield.

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It was a vital save that prevented the Reds from going two up, ultimately helping Tottenham secure their first point under Igor Tudor.

Reacting to the award nomination on Instagram, Tottenham goalkeeping coach Fabian Otte addressed Vicario’s resilience and the physical struggle he had endured for months, writing: “So much respect for what you went through for months to be there for the team every game.”

That message offered a clearer sense of the severity of the pain the Italian had been suffering and for how long it had been restricting him.

Spurs face key decisions as Vicario begins recovery

Vicario will now focus on his rehabilitation, with Tottenham still having plenty to play for in the remainder of the season.

Spurs could turn to Antonin Kinksy in the clash against Sunderland, but they will hope Vicario can return sooner rather than later.

The Italian, however, came under the spotlight during the international break, as he and his countrymen were thought to have been disrespectful towards Bosnia and Herzegovina when they were allegedly spotted celebrating facing them in the final.

Teddy Sheringham urges Tottenham to act swiftly amid growing concerns over club direction and managerial decisions.

One would expect it to be panic stations in North London at Tottenham Hotspur, given how quickly the club is plummeting towards the relegation zone.

Thomas Frank had a decent first few months in the Spurs dugout, but his tenure quickly came crumbling down, with results and performances on the pitch leaving much to be desired.

Questions have already been raised about how long Tottenham waited before opting to sack the Dane following a series of poor results, after having left them dangerously close to the bottom three.

Teddy Sheringham criticises Tottenham’s decision makers over Igor Tudor’s situation

Igor Tudor has since replaced Frank, but he himself is struggling to turn the fortunes of the Lilywhites around, having managed zero wins in his five league games.

His latest defeat against Nottingham Forest has further eroded any optimism among the fanbase about him being able to turn things around in North London.

With seven games remaining and the March international break providing Spurs with three weeks of no action, it is a perfect time for a new appointment.

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Yet Tottenham are once more dragging their feet, prompting club legend Teddy Sheringham to call out the decision makers.

Speaking on the situation, Sheringham highlighted his concern over the lack of clarity at Spurs and the risk of a foreign managerial appointment, telling the fans via wearepeek on TikTok:

“Right, I am concerned, yeah – not about the golf, not about my paddle. Nice new haircut, you like that? Sharp, I like it, thank you. Uh, now, I am concerned about Tottenham Hotspur, just been playing golf with the… with the boys. You have seen that Simon Davis, he is a Tottenham fan… Ging, Ging did not care, he is a West Ham boy. He wants us to… he wants them to go down rather than West Ham, did not he, so he does not care.

“But we are concerned, you know. Why has it all gone quiet at Tottenham Hotspur… it is the England international break. Obviously, the world is still playing as well, but it is the international break and it all seems to have gone quiet at Tottenham. Say what needs to be done – if this fella is getting the sack, which he should be, let us… let us look at the results on the football pitch and let us have a look at what has been going on. I think he has got one point in six games, is it? Might be five games, I am not sure, but one point in that time and the team looking in disarray still.

“So, let us assess that – he needs to go now. I am hearing that they are having talks with another foreign guy that used to manage Monaco, he is from Austria, I think, that used to manage Monaco. What does this guy know about the Premier League? What does this guy know about the Premier League players? About the stadiums, about the pitches, about the players that he has at his disposal – what the hell is going on at Tottenham Hotspur? Why are they looking down a foreign route that knows nothing about the football club or the league that he is going to be playing in… please do not make this mistake again.

“I do not know who is making these decisions to go and speak to these people, but it is wrong. Have a look at what is going on, what is needed… all it needs is a bit of love towards the players, a little bit of a confidence boost, because we have got very, very good players at the football club. Put them in their rightful positions – a manager that knows what their rightful positions are and who gels with each other. Work it out.

“He needs to go in now. I know everybody is away on international duty, but he needs to go in now to understand the football club, get around the football club. Talk to people in the football club, find out what is… what is the missing link, find out what the problem is. He needs to go in now, not at the end of the international break. So, two days before, and he goes in and then he has got two days to work it.

“There are people there that he can start influencing… getting his point across, getting a wave of… of what he wants to be happening when all the international players come back and they are ready to play. It needs to be done now… why are you dithering? It needs to be done, otherwise you are getting relegated.”

Spurs face urgent decision over Tudor’s future

We have since revealed the latest regarding Tottenham and when they plan on deciding on Tudor’s future.

According to reports, it should not be long before a decision is made, but it remains to be seen if he is sacked and how quickly a new manager can be brought in.

The international break has offered a brief distraction for Tottenham Hotspur, but events away from north London have still dragged Guglielmo Vicario into the spotlight.

The final international break of the 25-26 is in full swing, and for Tottenham Hotspur fans, they can at least take their minds off their club’s domestic struggles.

Meanwhile, the Spurs players find themselves in a different environment with something else to fight for.

Some Tottenham stars are currently involved in pre-season friendly games, while others are fighting for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including players from Sweden, Wales and Italy.

Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario involved in Italy video controversy

Thursday night saw Wales lock horns with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and it was the Bosnians who came out on top in that qualifying round, booking their spot in the final qualifying game.

Italy had since booked their own slot and were awaiting the result of that encounter to learn who their opponent would be.

Footage from Italian television channel Rai caught Guglielmo Vicario, Italy players and staff appearing to watch the penalty shoot-out between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Spurs man’s phone inside a box in the stadium.

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When Kerim Alajbegovic scored the winning penalty, Vicario and the staff cheered, with the goalkeeper pumping his fist, as did Italy left-back Federico Dimarco.

Guglielmo Vicario eyes World Cup finals with Italy as Ben Davies crashes out

The reaction from the Italians has not gone down well with fans from Bosnia, as it appeared Italy were happier with their opponents for the play-off final than a trip to Wales.

Reactions were split, with Italian journalist Guillaume Pacini posting the clip on X, and outlining the divided response.’

His tweet read: “The video making waves in Italy this Friday. With two camps: those who think Rai should not have aired its footage, and those who are going after the players who celebrated the Bosnian team’s final penalty kick. The boomerang effect of this video is immeasurable.”

While one Bosnian social media account, Bosnian Football, also shared the footage to thousands of likes and criticised the reaction: “Look at this disrespect and arrogance by Italy. They were already celebrating after we won penalties. We will take this to account in Zenica!”

The two sides will now face each other for a final spot in the 2026 World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the USA.

Tottenham Hotspur have now been handed a big blow in their search for a second sporting director ahead of the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of a handful of football clubs to have adopted a two sporting director model in recent years.

The Lilywhites kick-started that late last year following the reappointment of Fabio Paratici, who came in to join Johan Lange in the capacity of a second sporting director.

However, Paratici has since departed Spurs for Fiorentina, leaving the second director role vacant, one that Tottenham are looking to fill.

Tottenham snubbed by Dougie Freedman amid sporting director search

A few names have been linked with the director role at Tottenham in recent weeks, with the Lilywhites looking to make an appointment before the summer window.

Former Crystal Palace director Dougie Freedman, who currently plies his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Diriyah, has been one of those reported to be on Spurs’ radar.

The former Palace director was responsible for the signing of top talents, including Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, which explains Tottenham’s interest.

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However, detailing the situation and Freedman’s stance, Miguel Delaney revealed that Spurs have been turned down in their approach, writing in The Independent’s Inside Football newsletter.

He said: “Amid ongoing uncertainty about Igor Tudor’s future and Tottenham Hotspur’s plans, they have been turned down by Dougie Freedman.

“The former Crystal Palace executive is widely regarded as one of the best recruitment figures in the game, having recently moved to the Saudi Pro League.

“Spurs saw him as a potential new director of football, but he is understood to have made it clear that he is not interested in moving at this time.”

Spurs sporting director search must shift after Freedman rejection

Tottenham have no choice now but to turn to other sporting directors in the coming weeks, given Freedman’s stance.

Luckily, he is not the only one said to be on the radar of Spurs, who are also understood to be considering Chelsea’s Paul Winstanley.

Paul actually worked with Spurs icon Mauricio Pochettino for one season during the Argentine’s spell in south west London.

Pochettino has also been linked with the Tottenham job ahead of the summer, and perhaps if he is appointed, that could help lure Winstanley away from the Blues.

Nevertheless, it will also be a difficult task to convince the Blues director to switch to Tottenham at this time. It remains to be seen what Spurs’ next move will be.

Tottenham have now confirmed that their Premier League fixture with Aston Villa during the run-in could be rescheduled again.

Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate need of points in the Premier League as they continue to battle relegation this season.

Of all the sides embroiled in the relegation scrap this campaign, Spurs have the worst form across the last ten games, having managed just three draws in that time.

Surprisingly, they still find themselves above those dreaded dotted lines, but their lead is slender, with just one point separating the Lilywhites from the bottom three.

Tottenham confirm Aston Villa fixture reschedule for Premier League run-in

There are still seven games and 21 points to play for this season, making every match absolutely vital for Spurs.

However, one of their fixtures has now been rescheduled ahead of the run-in, which kicks off after the March international break.

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Tottenham have confirmed that the game against Aston Villa has been rescheduled for May 2 at 12:30, but it could be moved to Sunday, May 3, if Villa reach the Europa League semi-finals.

The match is expected to kick off at 12:30pm on Saturday or 7pm on Sunday and will be shown live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.

Spurs may benefit from Aston Villa fixture switch amid home struggles

The Villa encounter is away from home for Spurs, and that might be exactly what they need given their struggles at home all season.

At the moment, no side has a worse home record than Tottenham – not even the bottom three teams.

Spurs might also fancy their chances in that game, as they could be well rested, with the club now involved in just one competition following exits from the FA Cup and Champions League.

Meanwhile, Villa, on the other hand, could be fatigued after their Europa League commitments.

A Ferencvaros chief has now opened up on Robbie Keane’s future amid whispers of interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

Since the disappointing 3-0 loss at the hands of relegation rivals Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, reports have linked Tottenham with a handful of managers.

But it is not surprising given Spurs’ league position, where they are 17th and a single point above the bottom three.

Igor Tudor’s struggles have not helped matters either. The former Juventus manager has managed no wins in the Premier League since he was appointed a month ago.

While Tottenham are understood to be working on a Tudor replacement, there is no denying that their options are limited.

Spurs currently run the risk of being relegated and cannot attract many top managers at this stage of the season, with many instead preferring to enter talks in the summer.

Robbie Keane, currently at Ferencvaros, is one such manager who is not keen on making a switch at this stage of the season, but Keane is said to be open to taking a permanent role in the summer.

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Ferencvaros chief Orosz has now opened up on the future of the 45-year-old, hinting that he could well be on his way in the summer.

He told Hungarian outlet M4 Sport: “He had a good impact on Ferencvaros, as we can see. A true Irishman, hard-headed, but at the same time a very good figure.

“He can win and motivate a lot, the players believe in him and that is the most important thing. A real leader.

“If he really was mentioned with Tottenham, then we are proud, because in this way we made the right choice. And he also wanted to come here, and that is why he left his mark here.”

Tottenham manager race leaves Robbie Keane as an unlikely option

We have since ranked how likely each manager linked with the Tottenham job is to get appointed, and Keane did not make our list.

However, based on recent reports, at this moment, he looks very unlikely to be the go-to pick in the summer.

Reports from highly respected journalists, including Fabrizio Romano, have mentioned that Spurs are keen on Roberto De Zerbi, but securing the Italian at the moment is very unlikely, as he prefers a summer move instead.

Marco Silva is also one appreciated by Spurs, but a move now is unlikely given that he is currently committed to Fulham. Such is the calibre of managers Keane will be up against.

A new managerial candidate has emerged for Tottenham as they fight to avoid relegation in the final weeks of the season amid uncertainty over Igor Tudor’s future

It has been a complete mess of a season for Tottenham Hotspur, who now find themselves fighting to stay in the Premier League.

As March draws to a close, Spurs are yet to win a league game in 2026. Their struggles began well before the turn of the year, ultimately leading to the sacking of Thomas Frank, but things have not improved since his departure.

If anything, results have worsened under interim boss Igor Tudor. The Croatian has lost five of his seven matches in charge, winning just once. While performances have shown some signs of improvement at times, the results have simply not followed.

With just one point separating Tottenham from the relegation zone and only seven games remaining, the situation is becoming increasingly desperate in North London.

Sean Dyche emerges as Tottenham option for final seven games

Reports initially suggested that Tottenham could part ways with Igor Tudor following their damaging 3-0 defeat to fellow relegation contenders Nottingham Forest.

The situation was further complicated by the unfortunate passing of Tudor’s father shortly after the match, casting further doubt over his immediate future at the club.

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Now, according to Sam Wallace, Sean Dyche has emerged as a potential candidate to take charge of Tottenham for the final seven games of the season.

Dyche was in a Premier League role as recently as February, having been in charge of Nottingham Forest before being dismissed following a run of disappointing results during a difficult spell near the bottom of the table.

It remains unclear whether Tottenham view Dyche as a short-term solution to guide them to safety or as a more permanent option beyond this season.

Sean Dyche not first choice as Tottenham consider long-term options

Sean Dyche brings significant experience when it comes to relegation battles, having successfully guided teams through similar situations during his time at Everton, Burnley and Watford.

There is little doubt that his arrival would inject a sense of urgency into a Tottenham side that currently looks short on confidence and direction.

However, Sam Wallace also revealed that Tottenham’s preferred option remains Roberto De Zerbi, although the Italian is believed to favour taking over in the summer rather than stepping into a relegation battle mid-season.

Manor Solomon could leave Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent basis when the summer transfer window opens, after failing to make an impression in North London.

Some things are not meant to be and that certainly seems to be the case with Manor Solomon at Tottenham Hotspur.

The winger picked up a season-ending injury shortly after moving to Spurs and he has only made six appearances for the club in total.

However, Solomon has failed to make a permanent move away from Tottenham, despite a loan spell at Leeds United which actually went quite well. That could change this summer though…

Manor Solomon could leave Tottenham to join Fiorentina

Solomon’s short-term stay at Villarreal was less successful, but he is having a much better time at Fiorentina since joining on loan in January.

Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that the Serie A club could activate their option to buy the 26-year-old for £8.7m.

Fiorentina have moved out of the relegation zone since Solomon arrived and he is enjoying the trust of Fabio Paratici, the man who facilitated his move in the first place.

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Spurs need Fiorentina to remain in Serie A

There is still a possibility of Solomon’s move to Fiorentina falling through, but only if they suffer relegation to Serie B.

Currently, the Israeli’s side are two points above the drop zone, but this could change in the weeks to come.

If Fiorentina are relegated, they would not be able to afford Solomon, and he may no longer wish to move there anyway.

New reports have now revealed exactly when Tottenham Hotspur are set to decide on interim manager Igor Tudor’s future amid relegation fears.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to sort out their managerial issues during this international break, with Igor Tudor remaining under pressure following Spurs’ 3-0 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest last time out in the Premier League.

It has since been claimed that Spurs are currently working behind the scenes to secure a replacement for Tudor, with the likes of Adi Hutter, Chris Hughton, and Roberto De Zerbi heavily linked with the Tottenham job.

A decision is expected to be made soon, especially after reports have stated that Spurs and Tudor have agreed on a mutual parting of ways.

There has been no official confirmation regarding Tudor’s future from Tottenham, but it is known that the Croat is dealing with the death of his father.

Fresh reports have now revealed when a decision regarding the future of the former Juventus manager is expected to be made as Spurs look to get their season on track.

According to Sam Wallace, writing in The Telegraph, it has been revealed that Tottenham are expected to decide on the future of their current interim manager on Monday next week.

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Igor Tudor’s record highlights Tottenham’s struggles

The 47-year-old has only been in charge of Spurs for seven matches and, in that spell, he has managed just one win in all competitions.

That victory came in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the last 16, after the Spanish side thumped Spurs 5-2 in the first leg.

The Croat never really seemed to get things going in the Premier League, where Tottenham have struggled for most of the year.

With just seven games left and relegation looking very real, it is only right if the club is considering another managerial change.

A reputable German news outlet has revealed the big challenge Tottenham Hotspur will face in convincing Sebastian Kehl to become their new sporting director.

The former German international has served as Dortmund’s sporting director for the past five years before parting ways with the club earlier this week.

A couple of days ago, it was reported by The Telegraph that Kehl has emerged as a contender to replace Fabio Paratici at Spurs after the Italian left the North London club to become Fiorentina’s head of football last month.

The same report asserted that Spurs ‘are entering the final stages’ of their hunt for a new director, but a new update has now suggested that the Lilywhites may not find it easy to bring the former Dortmund man through the door.

One factor could put Sebastian Kehl off from joining Tottenham

Bild have now reported that the 46-year-old is in demand after leaving Westfalenstadion, mentioning Tottenham’s interest as potentially being an ‘immediate job opportunity’ for the German.

However, the report states that ‘it is hard to imagine’ that the Premier League club’s proposal model would be acceptable to Kehl.

It is explained that Spurs want a multiple sporting director model, with Kehl working alongside Johan Lange, which may not be to the German’s liking.

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The outlet adds that the Lilywhites have also contacted other directors about the vacancy, including Chelsea’s Paul Winstanley and Al-Diraiyah’s Dougie Freedman.

Two other clubs express interest in Kehl

Bild also make it clear that Tottenham are facing competition for the former Dortmund man, with two Bundesliga clubs also keen on appointing him.

One of those is Hamburg, who are monitoring the 46-year-old as an option to replace Stefan Kuntz, who departed the club at the turn of the year.

Additionally, the outlet adds that Wolfsburg have ‘repeatedly expressed interest’ in taking Kehl to the Volkswagen Arena.