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A lot of Tottenham Hotspur fans on social media have picked up on Igor Tudor’s hilarious mistake ahead of kick-off against Liverpool.

Not many Spurs fans would have given their side a chance of getting anything from Anfield, given the number of key players that the club were without for the big game.

However, the Tottenham players showed that they have not thrown in the towel just yet, as they fought back in the second half, with a late Richarlison equaliser ensuring they took a point.

Tudor is hopeful that the performance will spark Spurs’ survival push, with the result potentially buying the Croat a little more time.

Igor Tudor mistakes bald Tottenham official for Arne Slot

Viewers noticed that just ahead of kick-off, Tudor went up to a bald man standing with his arms crossed on the side of the pitch in a dark coat.

The Spurs interim boss tapped the man on the shoulder to say hello, thinking it was his opposite number.

However, when he turned around, Tudor noticed that he was not Slot, but rather Tottenham’s player liaison officer, Allan Dixon.

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The Croat immediately smiled and managed the situation, but many eagle-eyed fans on social media caught his mistake.

Watch the incident below:

Spurs players disproved the myth that they are not playing for Tudor

Ahead of the clash against Liverpool, it was widely reported that Tudor had lost the Tottenham squad, with the players having ‘no faith’ in the Croat to get them out of trouble.

However, despite missing so many of their big-name stars, the Spurs players showed plenty of fight and desire at Anfield.

One would hope that this performance is the start of a turnaround for Tudor at Tottenham, who still need at least two or three more wins in their remaining eight games to be confident of avoiding relegation.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have reacted to Kevin Danso’s steady performance in the Premier League draw with Liverpool.

In terms of lifting the mood around a place, Tottenham Hotspur’s latest 1-1 draw with Liverpool is as big as it gets.

That singular point brought a halt to Tottenham’s run of four defeats on the bounce in all competitions and also ensured Spurs maintained their one-point lead over their relegation rivals.

It was a result earned in difficult circumstances, with Igor Tudor’s side severely depleted because of injuries, with 13 senior first-team players unavailable for selection in the Liverpool match.

Tottenham fans praise Kevin Danso after Liverpool performance

Several Tottenham players stood out, with Tudor even praising both Archie Gray and Pape Matar Sarr.

However, the Spurs faithful have now singled out Kevin Danso for praise following yet another reliable performance.

One supporter, when asked about their thoughts on the centre-back’s display, praised Danso for stepping up defensively alongside Radu Dragusin.

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“Fantastic as always, stepped up, especially playing with Dragusin. Was all over the pitch and showed how his athleticism can help this team.”

Another fan simply highlighted how impressed they were with the defender’s performance.

“He had a great performance.”

One supporter even suggested Danso could one day captain the club because of his composure and consistency.

“Always strong and always level-headed. I see a future captain.”

Another fan praised his aerial presence while also offering a comparison with his defensive partner.

“He did well. Challenged aerially and looked miles better than Dragusin, who gives me palpitations. I wish we stop playing out from the back with those two, though.”

The praise continued with another supporter pointing to his consistency throughout the campaign.

“Immense! I have been saying Danso is our most consistent and reliable CB this season. He has more quality than people are giving him credit for. Has to play the remaining games.”

One more fan highlighted the overall defensive performance while singling out Danso’s display.

“Danso was superb today. Many good performances, it is what we needed, even more than getting a scrappy point. We have belief, some fight and I feel much better that we are up for the scrap. Well done lads.”

A final supporter concluded by calling for the defender to feature more regularly.

“Outstanding. Solid. Needs to be playing more.”

Spurs analysis: Kevin Danso numbers vs Liverpool

Danso was only signed last year in the winter transfer window, and each time he has pulled on a Tottenham shirt, he has put in a solid 7/10 performance.

The Austrian rarely has a bad game for Spurs, especially in comparison to his fellow centre-backs Cristian Romero, Radu Dragusin and Micky van de Ven.

The underlying numbers also show just how good Danso was against Liverpool, with the centre-back contributing heavily in defensive phases while also helping Spurs progress the ball.

Tottenham Hotspur have finally picked up a point in the Premier League and it even looked like they could find a winner against Liverpool right at the end.

Let’s take a look at the three winners and losers from the result which keeps Spurs a point above Nottingham Forest and West Ham in the Premier League table.

Richarlison’s goal handed Tottenham a draw

Richarlison was one of Tottenham’s most proactive players at Anfield and he was not far off scoring with a couple of headed efforts.

The Brazilian eventually got his goal in the closing stages of the game. It was not an overly difficult one to score, but he had to get himself in the right place at the right time.

Unfortunately, Richarlison was substituted before the final corner kick in stoppage time. Had the striker stayed on the pitch, perhaps he would have had one more chance to beat Alisson Becker with a header.

Kevin Danso was rock solid for Spurs

Tottenham managed to only concede one goal against Liverpool, which is a rarity these days and Kevin Danso was a key reason.

The defender fought hard, was good in the air and stuck to his task excellently to keep the Reds at bay for much of the game.

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If Igor Tudor continues with a back four, there surely has to be a conversation about dropping one of the two main centre-halves in favour of Danso.

Djed Spence was much improved for Tottenham

It has been hard to watch Djed Spence in recent weeks, but the right-back was so much better against Liverpool.

Spence won every single one of his ground duels and made 11 defensive contributions in total, which was only two fewer than Danso.

With the World Cup now just a few months away, the 25-year-old has to bring that level of performance to prove he is good enough for Thomas Tuchel’s squad.

Onto the losers…

Guglielmo Vicario should have saved Dominik Szoboszlai’s free kick

Guglielmo Vicario was back in the starting lineup for obvious reasons, yet he pretty much fell at the first hurdle.

Archie Gray may have given away the free kick Liverpool went on to score, but the Italian should have kept it out of his net without much difficulty.

Vicario did make a very good diving save later in the first half, but he cannot continue to make the most basic errors. Brandon Austin, it may be time to dust off those gloves!

Micky van de Ven’s Tottenham spot could be up for grabs

Danso played really well against Liverpool, as mentioned above, but the same cannot be said of Micky van de Ven in recent weeks.

The pacey defender has not looked like himself since Tudor arrived at the club and his discipline in particular has gone down the drain.

It is hard to imagine either van de Ven or Cristian Romero being dropped, but this might have to happen for the greater good of Tottenham’s Premier League survival hopes.

Radu Dragusin is still no good with the ball at his feet

While Danso has made his case to be starting more regularly, the same cannot be said of Radu Dragusin after his chatoic performance at Anfield.

The 24-year-old was playing loose passes all over the place and he was lucky not to end up costing his team a point.

Dragusin’s defending was also questionable, as he won just 40 per cent of his ground duels, which gives no reason for Tudor to have confidence in his abilities.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have shared their views on Igor Tudor’s future after Spurs battled to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur have been desperate for something to spark their season to life, given their struggles.

Igor Tudor was one they turned to to offer that spark following Thomas Frank’s dismissal, but four defeats in a row in his first four games left the Croat under pressure.

Spurs were reported to be working on replacements for Tudor following his struggles, with the game against Liverpool said to have been crucial.

Tottenham fans send Igor Tudor message after Liverpool draw

Tottenham avoided defeat against Arne Slot’s side thanks to a Richarlison goal, one that Tudor hopes will serve as a spark to spur Spurs on.

The Lilywhite faithful, who have had little to cheer for most of the season, have now given their verdict on whether Tudor should keep his interim manager job following the draw against Liverpool.

Many fans on social media took a united front, urging the former Juventus man to keep his place.

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One fan wrote on social media that the club should stick with Tudor for now following the result.

“We have to hold with him right now, just hold. We cannot sack him after getting a draw. It was not an amazing game but it is a start and we have to build from this.”

Another supporter insisted Tudor had to keep his job after the draw.

“Absolutely. It would be insane to make a change after that.”

A third fan argued that making a managerial change now would only halt any momentum.

“Can’t sack him when we finally get a result that would help us gain momentum. It would just be like starting all over again.”

Another supporter felt the Liverpool result gave the players and manager something to build on.

“After today yes. It would be absolutely insane to get rid of him now that we have something to build on. The players will take huge confidence in themselves and in him. The last thing we need is more upheaval.”

One more fan was convinced Tudor deserved more time after the performance.

“100% should. Got the gameplan right and managed subs well. Hopefully this gives us some momentum. More of this please.”

Another supporter added that upcoming performances should determine the club’s next move. “If they put in a good shift on Wednesday and things look to be clicking, then stick.”

Spurs focus turns to Atletico Madrid and Nottingham Forest

Attention will now turn to the Champions League for Tottenham, with their clash against Atletico Madrid at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 next.

Overcoming a three-goal deficit will be a big ask for a squad depleted by injury, but it is a game many will hope to see even more fight from Tottenham.

But the interim manager is not entirely in the clear, as a defeat in the game against Nottingham Forest could spell Tudor’s end, with Spurs able to drop into the relegation zone should they fail to get a result in that match.

Sacking him after that game will afford them a chance to appoint a manager who will have some time to work with these players during the international break.

Whether Tottenham will turn to their ex-players or former managers in that case remains to be seen.

Igor Tudor has offered his assessment of Tottenham’s youthful midfield pairing after their performance in the draw with Liverpool.

It was a team performance from Tottenham Hotspur in their recent outing against Liverpool on Sunday evening.

Tottenham showed some much-needed fight in that encounter, and their resilience was rewarded as Richarlison grabbed a late equaliser to earn Spurs a point.

That draw ensured Tottenham maintained their one-point lead over their relegation rivals, Nottingham Forest in 17th and West Ham United in 18th.

Spurs have also hit the often sweet 30-point mark that almost always guarantees survival, but that will not be enough this term.

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor praises Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray after Liverpool draw

Tudor has stated that he hopes Richarlison’s equaliser sparks Tottenham on for the rest of the season following their struggles this year.

However, while Richarlison was the goalscorer, there were a few under-the-radar performers that Tudor has now handed praise to, with Archie Gray and Pape Matar Sarr impressing for Spurs in the middle of the park and drawing praise for their energy.

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Speaking to football.london about the young midfield pairing and their performance, Tudor praised their qualities but also spoke about the difficulties of working without a full squad.

“I like them very much in the Atletico game as well, in the middle. They have both things, good energy, running, even quality.

“I would like to have this consistency with the team, you know, like other coaches. Today, seeing the bench of Liverpool, it makes you feel different.

“So, without having a complete squad at the time, you cannot work on a daily basis, everything is almost impossible.

“So the job is hard to do, sometimes maybe you cannot even imagine, because you are outside, how difficult the job is to do here, and in the end it is always about results.

“So if there are no results, you know, it is always like someone who is charged, he is not probably, he is not working good, he is not good enough, but… okay.”

Spurs analysis: Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray numbers vs Liverpool

Tudor is not wrong in his assessment of the young midfielders, as their underlying numbers show just how immense they were against Liverpool.

Pape Sarr, in particular, was involved throughout the game, contributing defensively while also progressing the ball into the final third.

As for Gray, the teenager who has just turned twenty, also delivered an impressive display, offering composure on the ball while contributing defensively during key moments of the match.

Sarr has not had a consistent place in the Tottenham starting XI, but today he was afforded one in the absence of Joao Palhinha and Conor Gallagher.

While they are more senior players, the pair might struggle to displace the Senegalese from the team when they return to fitness.

With Atletico Madrid next for Tottenham after securing a vital point against Liverpool at Anfield, we have named the Spurs XI we are desperate to see as Igor Tudor’s side aim to turn the Champions League round-of-16 second leg on its head.

Tottenham Hotspur have a big task on their hands as they look to overcome a three-goal deficit when they take to the pitch against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.

Spurs were well beaten in the first leg as they struggled to contain a rampant Atleti side, who found themselves three goals up in 16 minutes and four up in 30 minutes.

However, Tottenham’s two goals at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium offer a bit of hope for a comeback when Diego Simeone’s men come visiting Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday night.

But if Spurs are to turn this tie on its head, Igor Tudor must get his team selection right, and now we have named the starting XI we want to see when Spurs take to the field against Atletico Madrid.

Igor Tudor must stick to 4-4-2 wide Tottenham system against Atletico Madrid

Tottenham did put in one of their better performances under Igor Tudor when they faced Liverpool on Sunday evening.

In that match-up, Tudor reverted to a back four and looked to stretch the pitch with wide men, as opposed to his usual 3-4-2-1 narrow system.

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We do want to see a similar setup on Wednesday night from Tottenham. Igor Tudor must attempt to stretch the pitch against an Atleti side that will try to stay as compact as possible.

That will involve fielding a back four once more, with two wing-backs that can offer width for Spurs, who will need to be aggressive in their attacking play.

With Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha big doubts for this one, it does feel that Tudor might fancy going with that back-four system, although Micky van de Ven’s presence could see the return of a back three.

But what we do expect to see is a Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven pairing alongside Djed Spence and Pedro Porro as left and right-backs, respectively.

In Tottenham’s midfield, Tudor will once more have to turn to the young and energetic pairing of Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray.

Injuries to Joao Palhinha, Conor Gallagher and Yves Bissouma almost allow the midfield to pick itself. The pair did put in a big shift against Liverpool, covering almost every blade of grass on the pitch.

Spurs attack selection against Atletico Madrid

Tudor already admitted that his hands were forced tactically against Liverpool as he had to make several changes because of injuries.

Against the Reds, we saw Souza deployed on the right of midfield and, to the youngster’s credit, it was a solid performance, one he could very much build on.

Unfortunately, even though Spurs have no right-wingers available, Souza is ineligible for the Champions League. We would love to see Olusesi get a chance from the start.

Mathys Tel should offer some attacking threat on the left, while the forward line should be both Richarlison and Dominic Solanke, who stand as Spurs’ biggest goal threat.

In all, this is the lineup we expect to see against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie:

Pedro Porro has spoken out following Tottenham Hotspur’s hard-fought draw with Liverpool, offering his backing to Igor Tudor after Spurs picked up a valuable point at Anfield.

Igor Tudor’s first month in the Tottenham Hotspur dugout was far from ideal, with the Croatian suffering a disappointing run of four defeats in a row.

However, on Sunday in the clash against Liverpool, the under-pressure Spurs interim manager finally earned his first point in the Premier League, bringing an end to his barren spell.

It was a crucial point for Tottenham, who now have a platform to build on as they look to push to avoid relegation this season.

Tottenham defender Pedro Porro praises unbelievable Spurs fans

Pedro Porro has been vocal during Spurs’ recent struggles, even opening up on how he felt about the past defeats and making it clear that he is a fan of Tottenham as well.

Today, the Spaniard was among those who put in the hard yards as Spurs fought hard to avoid suffering their 15th defeat this season.

Following the game, the defender reflected on the team’s performance and the importance of sticking together during a difficult period.

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Speaking to Sky Sports as relayed by BBC Sport after the match, Porro highlighted the effort from the players and the support from the fans during the draw with Liverpool.

He said, “We needed to push because it was a difficult game. Today the team was good, the fans were unbelievable also and we keep going now.

“I always believe in my team. In this moment you need everyone together and today we had a good game. For now we take the point, take the positive things.”

Spurs players supporting Igor Tudor during difficult run

There are certainly positives to take from the performance against Liverpool, but the hope is that Tottenham can build on this.

Ahead of the clash against Liverpool, it was reported that Tudor could well have been sacked had he suffered defeat, with Spurs understood to have been searching for replacements.

However, with a point earned, the Croat’s spot in the dugout should be secure for now, and Porro has now sent a message of support to his boss.

Speaking about whether Igor Tudor deserves credit for the tactical approach in the game, Porro explained that the players followed the manager’s instructions and remain committed to playing for him.

He added, “We needed to follow the plan for today. My team-mates did the same, in this moment we knew we had to stay 1-0 in the second half and this was important for the game. We are playing for the manager and this is important for everyone now.”

Igor Tudor has explained the significance of Richarlison’s strike against Liverpool in the grand scheme of things as Tottenham continue their fight against relegation.

Tottenham Hotspur put in the hard yards as they continue their fight to secure their Premier League status next season.

This evening saw Spurs take on Liverpool, a side gunning for a Champions League place, at Anfield – a ground Tottenham have not won at since 2011.

While that streak continues, Spurs did earn a vital point after Richarlison struck in the closing stages to keep Tottenham’s Premier League survival hopes alive.

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor reacts to Richarlison equaliser against Liverpool

There is no denying that Tottenham have looked a side devoid of confidence, given their barren run in the league since 2026.

Spurs remain winless this year, but today’s draw should be massive as they finally ended their run of four defeats in a row.

Igor Tudor has now opened up on just how significant Richarlison’s strike was and whether the moment can help Spurs build momentum moving forward.

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Responding to a question about whether Richarlison’s equaliser could be the moment that kicks Tottenham on, Tudor explained that the result was important but stressed that there is still a long road ahead in the club’s fight for survival.

He told football.london: “Yeah, yeah, we hope, you know. It’s a long way to our goal, which is to stay in the Premier League, still a lot of games to play, but today was important to show what they showed today, independently of the result.

“As I said, when you are honest, you need to be honest, give everything, then the football will give you back.

“That was my words before the game, so this happened today. As I said, it was not easy, and now we need to see now what to do in these two games in front of us, to see who is able to play, who is not able to play, who is injured, who is not injured, so it’s not easy.

“We continue to have problems from that point of view, the numbers, but that’s why this result is even more important.”

Spurs face Atletico Madrid before key Nottingham Forest clash

Spurs’ attention is set to turn to continental affairs following their latest draw as they look to overcome a three-goal deficit in their second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

That is a big ask, but to keep some belief within the group, avoiding a heavy defeat should be one of the focuses for Tudor’s men, who will still have sight of next weekend’s big Premier League encounter with Nottingham Forest.

Igor Tudor has explained the reason he was forced into a late tactical rethink ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur earned a vital point in their quest to avoid relegation when they travelled to Anfield to take on Liverpool.

Igor Tudor’s men found themselves a goal down for large spells of the game following Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick, one that Guglielmo Vicario should have done better to save.

However, a resilient Spurs side showed some much-needed fight and secured a point despite the difficult circumstances they came into the game in.

Igor Tudor explains Tottenham tactical change before Liverpool draw

Thirteen senior players were unavailable for selection for Tudor against Liverpool, and that prompted a sudden change in approach, according to the Spurs boss.

We saw Souza, a left-back by trade, featuring on the right wing as Tudor – who prefers a much narrower setup with two strikers – was forced to adapt.

Speaking to football.london, the Tottenham boss explained how late changes to his squad forced him to alter both the team and the system without proper preparation.

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He said: “We were preparing one training session with Conor [Gallagher] in the middle, and other solutions, but we needed to change today, so it was a system, it was a team putting in without training.

“Let’s say, two, three positions were changed, because it totally happened like this, you know, you prepare two trainings, then in the morning the team you didn’t prepare, because someone is out, so this, again, to repeat, is even more value of this victory to the guys.

“Congratulations to the guys, they were happy there also, you know, team spirit, that was the key of this point.”

Spurs point relieves pressure on Igor Tudor after difficult start

The Tottenham boss came into the game under immense pressure following his run of four defeats in a row.

It was reported that Tudor could have been sacked after the Liverpool game had he suffered a defeat, as Spurs aim to avoid the drop.

The Croat instead earned his first point in the Premier League and ended the run of four defeats following a difficult first month as boss.

Speaking about what it meant to finally pick up a point in the league, Tudor admitted the result brought relief and gave the players a boost in confidence.

Reflecting on the moment, the Tottenham manager said: “Nice! Nice, some fresh air, some good things for the confidence of the players, everyone again around the club and especially the fans.

“Good team spirit, seeing the circumstances the team was in today, coming here at Anfield with 12 [outfield] players, what we already know.

“So this is something big, we stayed in the game, we believed, I felt that we could score the goal, the players also felt it, so, ok, it’s nice.”

Tottenham Hotspur could receive a timely boost ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest, with several players potentially returning to ease the club’s ongoing injury crisis.

Tottenham Hotspur went into their Premier League game against Liverpool with a whopping 13 first-team players out and unavailable for selection.

Yet in the clash against the Reds, we learned that this Spurs side still has some fight in them, as they battle with Nottingham Forest, West Ham United and Leeds United to avoid the drop.

With a single point earned from their 1-1 draw with Liverpool, Tottenham are still in 16th but are level on points with both Forest and the Hammers.

Next week, Spurs take on Nottingham Forest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in what is a pivotal game in the relegation fight.

A victory there and some daylight is created between themselves and the bottom three, but a loss could send them below those dotted lines.

Tottenham will need all the help they can get, and they could potentially see five of their players return to the side against Forest.

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Tottenham could welcome Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha back from concussion

Spurs were hoping that they would welcome their captain back to the side against Liverpool following his four-game ban after his sending-off against Manchester United a few weeks ago.

However, that return was delayed due to concussion protocols following Cristian Romero‘s head clash with Joao Palhinha in the tie against Atletico Madrid last Tuesday.

Having missed the Liverpool game, the pair could return for Spurs for their all-important six-pointer against Nottingham Forest next weekend.

Spurs could have Conor Gallagher back after illness

Igor Tudor relayed ahead of the game against Liverpool that Conor Gallagher was a doubt because of a fever.

The former Atleti man was not included in the Spurs starting XI against the Reds, confirming his absence.

With it being an illness, one would expect it will not keep him out for too long. He could be back for the Atleti clash and, if he misses that encounter, then he could return on Sunday.

Spurs hopeful Destiny Udogie will return from injury

While Tudor broke the bad news that four other players were set to be unavailable ahead of the Liverpool clash, there was some positive news.

The Croat stated that Udogie could return for Tottenham against Forest, but he would miss the games against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid.

The Italian full-back has been out for about a month now, having been substituted after picking up a hamstring problem against United.

His return will be a big boost for Spurs down that left flank as he will bring much-needed balance to attacks, given that he is left-footed.

Tottenham set for Micky van de Ven return after suspension

It was a makeshift backline against Liverpool with Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso lining up at the back for Spurs.

The pair held their own and conceded just the one goal, a strike that did not come from open play.

However, some normality should return next week as Micky van de Ven is expected to be available, having completed his suspension following the red card he picked up in the game against Crystal Palace.

If he returns and Romero is passed fit, Tottenham could have their starting backline available for the first time since the United game under Frank.

The Dutchman also represents the only player who is absent, not because of injury.