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Jay Bothroyd has noticed a big issue with Tottenham Hotspur as they try desperately to survive in the Premier League.

Tottenham’s 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest on Sunday came as a huge blow to the North London club’s survival chances.

The result knocked the stuffing out of the team, who had built some momentum against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, and has put the club into a major crisis, the likes of which they have not seen for decades.

Reports indicate that Tottenham are now ready to make another managerial change in a desperate attempt to stay up, but one pundit sees concerning signs with the Spurs players.

Jay Bothroyd claims Tottenham players do not know how to handle a relegation battle

After the game, Morgan Gibbs-White rubbed salt into Tottenham’s wounds by stating that the Forest players showed more desire and hunger, even though they could not match Spurs in terms of quality.

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That is an assessment that Jay Bothroyd agrees with, with the former England striker suggesting the Tottenham players simply lack the fight they need in a relegation battle.

Bothroyd told BBC Radio 5 Live: “It really feels like Tottenham haven’t been in this position before. Even though they were down there last season, they were safe. There was no risk of them going down.

“This season, it just seems like their players don’t know they’re in a relegation battle. They don’t understand what is expected of them in this moment. A lot of it is just hard work, hard graft, then the quality should rise.

“They went into that game on Sunday and Forest just dominated them from the beginning. They created chances, they worked hard, they won their individual duels, they were beating them on first and second balls. It didn’t seem like Spurs had a clue. Even [Igor] Tudor was sitting on the sides and he had his head in his hands.”

Bothroyd sees signs of a disjointed squad at Spurs

The pundit stated that the Tottenham players are not showing any signs of fighting for one another at the moment.

He suggested that the Lilywhites are in major trouble unless the squad can come together and muster up a response swiftly.

Journalist Christian Falk has now revealed the one factor that could convince Bayern Munich to push ahead with an offer for Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic this summer.

Clubs around Europe are circling over many of Spurs’ best players as the Lilywhites teeter on the edge of relegation, and Vuskovic is among those who are sought after.

The Tottenham teenager is on the radar of many of Europe’s biggest clubs after a breakout season on loan at Hamburg.

One of those is Bayern Munich, who are allegedly planning to test the waters for the Spurs youngster in the summer transfer window.

Bayern Munich will make an offer for Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic under one condition

Over recent weeks, there have even been suggestions that Vuskovic is not too keen to return to Spurs in the summer, given the North London club’s predicament.

Bild reporter Christian Falk has now confirmed that the 19-year-old is indeed on Bayern’s radar and suggested that the Bundesliga club could make an offer for the Croat if they cash in on Kim Min-jae.

Falk told Bayern Insider podcast: “They would sell Kim if a good offer were to materialise. Then they could, for example, enter the Vušković bidding war. The topic of central defence at FC Bayern remains a hot one, but only if Kim is sold.”

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Could Spurs be eyeing a swap deal to sign Kim Min-jae?

This update from Falk comes a month after it first came to light that Tottenham had expressed an interest in landing Kim Min-jae this summer.

Spurs have been warned they will face plenty of competition for Kim, who is of interest to several clubs across Europe.

A new report has shed light on the talks that Tottenham Hotspur are currently holding as they hope to finalise a replacement for Igor Tudor.

There has been no official announcement on Tudor’s future, even though it has been three days since Tottenham fell to a bruising 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, which was the Croat’s fourth loss in five Premier League games in charge.

According to reports, Spurs are expected to have a new manager in charge by the time they play Sunderland after the international break.

It has now emerged that the Lilywhites are pressing ahead with a move for an experienced manager, who has been out of work for five months.

Tottenham are holding talks with Adi Hutter

It was reported earlier this week that Adi Hutter has emerged as a ‘serious contender’ for the Spurs interim role.

This has now been backed up by L’Équipe who say that the experienced Austrian could be in line to replace Tudor.

In fact, the report claims that Tottenham are currently holding talks with the 56-year-old, who parted ways with Monaco back in October after guiding them to back-to-back Champions League qualifications in the previous two seasons.

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However, the outlet states that while the talks are ongoing, the North London club are yet to reach an agreement with Hutter.

Contradictory claims being made regarding Spurs’ pursuit of Roberto De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi is also on Tottenham’s radar, but there have been contradictory reports over whether the Italian would be willing to step in right now.

Some sources have claimed that De Zerbi would only be interested in taking over at Spurs in the summer if they stay in the Premier League.

Italian World Cup winner Marco Materazzi has revealed what he thinks of Tottenham’s current predicament under Igor Tudor.

Tudor has a great record of having an immediate impact after taking over at struggling clubs across his managerial career, which is why Tottenham turned to the Croat to replace Thomas Frank.

However, the 47-year-old has failed to get a tune out of the Spurs squad, with the 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest potentially set to be the final nail in the coffin for the former Juventus boss.

Reports indicate that Tudor is expected to be replaced before the end of the international break as the Lilywhites desperately look to preserve their top-flight status.

Marco Materazzi reacts to Igor Tudor’s Tottenham struggles

Materazzi has now said that while the Croat has proven himself in the Serie A, the Premier League is a completely different kettle of fish.

He insisted that in a situation like this, it is up to the Tottenham squad to come together and fight for each other on the pitch.

The Italian legend told Hajper (as relayed by Football.London): “Igor Tudor did a good job at Juventus, but the Premier League and Italian football are totally different. It’s not easy, especially when you are in a bad moment in a season, and right now, Tottenham Hotspur are not on top.

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“I don’t know what is going on in the locker room at Tottenham. I don’t know what has happened. Whether they are happy about Tudor or not, when you are in a bad position, you have to be a unit, and then you have to run hard because Tottenham should be one of the best teams in the Premier League.”

Materazzi is not convinced Spurs will avoid relegation

The former Inter Milan defender is not sure if Tudor can save Tottenham from being relegated for the first time in nearly half a century.

He admitted that Spurs’ relegation rivals are showing much more desire and fight than the Lilywhites at the moment.

Materazzi added: “It’s not easy to change a club’s history. Tudor is trying but I don’t know if he can do it. He has time to finish his job, and it’s a good experience because the Premier League is one of the best leagues in the world.

“I hope they can stay up, but it’s not easy because the teams behind them in the league are running harder than Tottenham right now.”

A former Tottenham Hotspur scout has been appalled by what he has seen from Cristian Romero this season, and he has not held back.

This was supposed to be the season where Romero stepped up and became the face of Tottenham, with the Argentine being handed a new contract last summer and the captain’s armband after Heung-min Son’s departure.

However, rather than stepping up, the Argentine has allowed his bad habits to creep into his game again, with big question marks being raised about his discipline and temperament after multiple red cards.

Additionally, the centre-back has not been able to provide the kind of performances and leadership that Tottenham need at a time of crisis, where they are desperately trying to fight off relegation.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero accused of being ‘lazy’ and disinterested

Romero did come out publicly and accept responsibility after Tottenham’s 3-0 loss to Forest – a game where he failed to cover himself in glory.

Former Spurs scout Mick Brown has blasted the centre-back, accusing him of playing as if a relegation battle is beneath him.

Brown told Football Insider: “Cristian Romero is becoming a real concern for Tottenham. People can talk about him and his qualities which are clear, and in a good side he can look top-class, but there are issues with his character which are a problem.

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“He’s liable to blow a fuse, make a silly challenge and get sent off, or go wandering and leave his responsibilities at the back. In the game against Forest, I thought he looked lazy and like it was all beneath him, and that’s the last thing you need from your captain in this situation.

“At one stage, he lost the ball high up the pitch, Forest counter-attacked and he was nowhere to be seen. It was only after the ball had been cleared that he came jogging back. It was a disgrace.”

Spurs told they would be better off selling Romero

Romero is attracting plenty of interest from the biggest clubs in Europe, and suggestions are that the defender could leave Spurs this summer, even if they stay up.

Brown has urged Tottenham to cash in on the Argentine, asserting that the club would be better off without the World Cup winner.

The former Spurs scout added: “Tottenham have a choice now, will they be prepared to let him go or not? I would suggest, from what I’ve heard, they’re going to be ready to let him go.

“He’s done very little to aid their situation, he looks like he would rather be elsewhere, and if that is the case, then Tottenham would be better off letting him go.”

A new report has shed light on what Adi Hutter is thinking about potentially replacing Igor Tudor at the helm at Tottenham Hotspur.

Several outlets have claimed since the bruising 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest on Sunday that Tottenham want to use the international break to make yet another managerial change.

Former Monaco boss Adi Hutter has emerged as a contender to replace Igor Tudor just a month and a half after the Croat was appointed by Spurs.

However, it was reported by Sky Sports Germany on Wednesday that the Lilywhites have not reached out to Hutter yet, but the situation may have now changed, according to a new update.

Adi Hutter open to taking up Tottenham challenge

TEAMtalk say that Spurs are now prepared to act swiftly and part ways with Tudor after the 47-year-old failed to win any of his five Premier League games in charge, losing four of them.

The report says that Spurs have now opened contact with Hutter as they look to have a new head coach in place before they resume Premier League action against Sunderland on April 12.

The outlet adds that the Austrian coach, who has been out of work since leaving Monaco last October, is interested in taking over at North London.

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He is not thought to be put off by the challenge of keeping Spurs in the Premier League.

Hutter is expected to be a short-term appointment

TEAMtalk say that, like Tudor, Hutter is also expected to be handed a short-term contract until the end of the season.

Spurs will make another big decision in the summer on who their next permanent head coach will be, with the outlet confirming what we heard from other sources by naming Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino as the leading contenders.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed what his sources have told him about the rumoured release clause in Cristian Romero’s Tottenham contract and the conversation that the Spurs captain held with Daniel Levy last summer.

Although we are still a while away from the summer transfer window opening, it already appears that we are going to see rumours over Romero’s future dominate the headlines, just as it did last summer.

The Tottenham centre-back is wanted by some of the biggest clubs in the world, and it has emerged that one detail in his contract may make it straightforward for the 27-year-old to seal a move away from North London.

It was reported by Marca on Wednesday that Romero has a £52m release clause in his contract, which can only be activated by three clubs this summer: Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Fabrizio Romano reveals Cristian Romero’s gentleman’s agreement with Tottenham

Romano has now revealed on his YouTube channel that top clubs are circling over the Spurs captain, but he poured cold water on Marca’s claim.

The Italian journalist asserted that he had discovered, after checking with his sources, that the contract that the centre-back signed with Spurs last summer contains no release clause.

He revealed instead that Romero has a gentleman’s agreement with Tottenham that if a top La Liga club offered a ‘good amount of money’, the Lilywhites would consider his sale.

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However, Romano pointed out that the Argentine had made the agreement with Daniel Levy, who has since left the club.

Romano reveals how likely Romero is to leave Spurs this summer

The journalist added that Romero has ‘serious chances’ of departing the North London club this summer, although he is not guaranteed to do so.

The World Cup winner is expected to assess his options as we get closer to the summer window.

Heading into the international break, Tottenham find themselves at a crossroads with Igor Tudor’s spell in charge leaving many questioning the club’s direction at such a crucial stage of the season.

The priority for the next appointment is to keep Spurs in the Premier league. If Tudor is to leave during the international break, his appointment needs to stabilise results and get points on the board.

Several names have been linked with the job, some experienced at delivering results in the Premier League, and others having strong connections to the club, which could be the solution to getting the best out of an underperforming side and winning back fans.

This article looks at six realistic candidates who could step in and help Tottenham avoid relegation from the Premier League for the first time in its history.

Tottenham want Roberto De Zerbi as big-name hire

Reports suggest that Roberto De Zerbi is on Tottenham’s radar as a potential long-term solution. He has earned a reputation for progressive, possession-based football and proved with Brighton in the Premier League that he can elevate teams beyond expectations.

His work at Brighton demonstrated his ability to transform an ordinary side into a high-scoring team, with players performing above their level, which is something Spurs desperately need right now.

However, taking over at Tottenham would be different to Brighton. He would not be building a project immediately, with the imminent threat of relegation looming large.

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This raises the question whether De Zerbi is the right manager for a relegation battle, or if he is someone the club should hold out for until the summer. Until then, Tottenham may need someone more pragmatic to steady the ship.

Tim Sherwood clearly wants a chance at Tottenham

Tim Sherwood has both a deep connection to Tottenham and experience of delivering results in the Premier League. Taking charge of Spurs in the 2013/14 season, he averaged around 1.65 points per game.

Sherwood holds the highest Premier League win percentage of any Tottenham manager, winning 13 of his 22 league games. That kind of return is exactly what Spurs could need in a relegation fight. Sherwood has repeatedly put his name forward, insisting he would save the club from the drop.

However, his subsequent spell at Aston Villa saw him lose 10 of the opening 11 Premier League games in the 2015/16 season. Sherwood was dismissed in October, and the club would go on to be relegated that season.

The key question is whether the short-term impact from Sherwood’s first stint at Spurs can be repeated. He knows the club and can pick up points quickly, but his collapse at Aston Villa, combined with the fact he hasn’t managed since, underlines the risk.

Adi Hutter has no Premier League experience

Adi Hutter represents a more unconventional option, but has been linked with the Spurs job. He has a track record of delivering results across Europe. He impressed in a spell at Eintracht Frankfurt, where he led them to a top-four Bundesliga finish and Champions League qualification.

His ability to compete above expectations could appeal to Spurs, while also representing a more long-term appointment, looking beyond the present relegation battle.

However, Hutter has no Premier League experience and would be stepping into a relegation battle with little time to adapt. As Igor Tudor has already shown, that lack of experience in the Premier League represents a huge risk at a critical moment for the club.

The question for Tottenham is whether they can afford that adjustment period at this stage, or if the situation demands a safer, more immediate fix.

Chris Hughton is a familiar interim for Tottenham

Like Sherwood, Chris Hughton represents another familiar option for Tottenham. The former player and caretaker manager has Premier League experience and is known for keeping teams competitive at the bottom end of the table.

At Norwich City in the 2012/13 season, he guided the club, who were expected to struggle, to an 11th-place finish in his first full Premier League season. He later led Brighton and Hove Albion to promotion to the Premier League and kept them up for two consecutive seasons.

Hughton’s track record could appeal to Spurs given the current situation, while his connection to the club may also steady things off the pitch and in the dressing room.

While Hughton is not seen as a long-term solution and a style unlikely to excite supporters, the focus is on survival, and he has shown he can deliver that.

Sean Dyche is a Premier League relegation scrap expert

Sean Dyche has reportedly been considered as a ‘hail mary’ option for Spurs, due to his track record of keeping teams in the Premier League.

He repeatedly kept Burnley in the Premier League, with one of the smallest budgets, by building a disciplined team that could grind out results under pressure. He even qualified for Europe in the 2017/18 season. Such resilience could be exactly what Spurs need in a relegation fight.

His more recent spell at Everton saw him steady the club and avoid relegation, despite an eight-point deduction for historic Financial Fair Play breaches. Despite a more disappointing spell at Nottingham Forest, he has repeatedly shown he can step into difficult situations and perform.

With survival the priority, Dyche’s defence-first style and ability to organise a team, while delivering results, could make him one of the most reliable options available.

Gus Poyet wants the Spurs job

A former Spurs player, Gus Poyet has thrown his name into the hat, making it clear he would step in if the club needed him. He has strong ties to Tottenham, having played there from 2001 to 2004 and serving as assistant manager during the 2008 League Cup triumph.

Poyet’s managerial career includes saving Sunderland from relegation from the Premier League and guiding Brighton to the Championship from League One. He is confident that he can steady Spurs in a relegation fight, bringing experience and a feel for the club that could win over fans.

An unconventional but passionate candidate, Poyet represents an intriguing option for Tottenham, as they search for a way out of the relegation scrap.

A critical appointment

The next appointment will define whether Tottenham survive this relegation battle. The candidates offer a mix of experience, connection to the club, and short-term impact.

Sherwood, Hughton and Poyet could improve motivation from within and among the fans. De Zerbi and Hutter could provide long-term structure but pose a risk in the fight for survival. Dyche brings organisation and resilience to a side in desperate need of stability and results.

Ultimately, Spurs must decide whether immediate safety is the priority or if they are willing to back a manager who can combine survival with a plan for the future. Whatever choice is made, getting results immediately is the priority for Tottenham.

Gareth Bale has named only two of his former Tottenham Hotspur teammates in his all-time eleven, and even Kane and Son missed out.

Bale is most fondly remembered for his first spell at Tottenham, with the winger being a key part of the club’s rise under Harry Redknapp.

That star-studded Spurs side, which contained the likes of Rafael Van der Vaart, Luka Modric, Ledley King, and Jermain Defoe, was the one that brought Champions League football to White Hart Lane for the first time.

Bale then returned for a second spell at Spurs, spending the 2020-21 season on loan at N17, where he played with the likes of Harry Kane, Heung-min Son and Toby Alderweireld.

Tottenham duo Harry Kane and Heung-min Son have no place in Gareth Bale’s teammates XI

Unsurprisingly, Bale’s eleven was dominated by Real Madrid players, with the pacy wide-man being part of three La Liga-winning sides and winning the Champions League an astonishing five times at the Spanish capital.

The Welshman did pick Kyle Walker, who was young and only established himself in the Tottenham side in Bale’s final couple of seasons at Spurs. He did at least give Ledley King an honourable mention at centre-back though.

The 36-year-old also picked Luka Modric, who he played alongside at both Tottenham and Madrid. Watch Bale name his all-time teammates eleven below:

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Courtois; Walker, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Kroos, Modric, Casemiro; Ronaldo, Benzema, Hazard.

Kane and Son have a case to make it into Bale’s eleven

Given the fact that Bale picked Eden Hazard on the left, Karim Benzema upfront, one would think there is more than just a case to be made for Son and Kane to be picked instead.

However, the former Tottenham winger only played one season alongside the England and the South Korean captains, while he spent a long time with the Madrid duo.

Had the 36-year-old perhaps spent another year or two back at Spurs, one would have expected the two Spurs legends to make the cut.

Dejan Kulusevski has moved to ease fresh concerns after footage of him limping during the international break sparked alarm among Tottenham supporters.

Club football is currently on hold, with attention turning to the international break over the next two weeks.

Spurs players are well represented on the international stage, with many jetting off to represent their respective countries.

However, while many Spurs stars are out representing their nations, 15 Tottenham players are at Hotspur Way working on rehabilitation and their fitness ahead of the Premier League run-in.

Kulusevski has been sidelined since last year with a patella injury and is yet to fully recover, but has still travelled away from north London during the international break.

Deki linked up with the Sweden national team as they push for a place at the 2026 World Cup, despite not being fit for selection.

Graham Potter had earlier expressed hope that Kulusevski would be available for this month’s qualifiers, but that has not materialised.

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Having joined up with his team-mates, Kulusevski was seen limping, raising concerns given his lengthy absence, with some Spurs fans wondering if he will ever kick a ball again.

He has since addressed those worries on Instagram, explaining the reason behind it and offering reassurance over his recovery.

“Just to clarify things. I am limping because I had a small intervention in the knee two weeks ago. Went in and took out what not suppose to be there. Knee is great now. Thanks for all the support God is the greatest, always.”

Spurs face Kulusevski absence as recovery timeline remains unclear

With Dejan Kulusevski still not back on the field ten months after his surgery, it is very unlikely he will feature again for Tottenham this season.

Perhaps he could return during the World Cup for his national team, should they progress through the qualifying rounds.

It is rather unfortunate for Tottenham, but fans would prefer the midfielder to recover fully and avoid any further setbacks rather than being rushed back only to suffer another injury weeks later.