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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.

Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with the Tottenham Hotspur manager role and this could benefit a number of the club’s players.

Igor Tudor is still the manager of Tottenham Hotspur, but this might not be the case after the conclusion of the international break.

It is said that Roberto De Zerbi could take over at Spurs immediately, fewer than two months after he exited Marseille by mutual consent.

With the likelihood of the Italian taking the job increasing, here are five players who would benefit the most from playing under his leadership.

Antonin Kinsky can play the outfield goalkeeper role

De Zerbi likes his goalkeepers to act like outfield players during his team’s attacking build-ups, which will benefit Antonin Kinsky.

It sounds mad saying this after his howler against Atletico Madrid, but Kinsky is actually a very good passer of the ball, for the most part.

The 23-year-old developed a strong reputation of playing with the ball at his feet at Slavia Prague and De Zerbi could help restore his confidence in this area.

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Conor Gallagher would favour De Zerbi’s style at Tottenham

The decision to sign Conor Gallagher has turned out to be a poor call, but is that due to the midfielder alone, or the way he has been utilised?

Gallagher likes to pass the ball around and control the play, so he will definitely be a fan of the way De Zerbi likes his teams to operate.

The ex-Brighton boss will want players in the centre of the pitch who can give his rhythm and the 26-year-old might finally start to look comfortable in a Spurs shirt under his management.

De Zerbi could unlock Mathys Tel’s full potential at Tottenham

Karou Mitoma became a very impressive winger under De Zerbi at Brighton and Mathys Tel could do the same.

The Frenchman has looked like Tottenham’s liveliest player in recent matches. Therefore, he would benefit from being involved in a past-paced attacking line.

Tel never really found his feet under Ange Postecoglou or Thomas Frank, but he looks good with Tudor at the helm. De Zerbi could be the man to help him move up yet another level.

Djed Spence will enjoy De Zerbi’s modern approach

Both Djed Spence and Pedro Porro like to get forward, but when it comes to creativity, the Spaniard crosses the ball a lot.

Whereas, the England international makes inverted runs and usually prefers to play grounded balls. This is more in line with De Zerbi’s style, as he is not a big fan of hoofing balls into the penalty area.

The manager prefers his full-backs to be dynamic and cover lots of ground, which should play to the strengths of a player like Spence.

Xavi Simons would become a regular starter again

Tudor’s preference to field two strikers has been a huge blow to Xavi Simons, as it has omitted his role in attacking midfield.

However, the Dutchman would be starting again with De Zerbi in charge, as the 46-year-old tends to play with a 4-2-3-1 formation more often than not.

It felt like Simons was being held back when Frank was the Spurs manager, but his fortunes could really change with someone who knows how to get the best out of him.

Alfie Devine has been extremely impressive out on loan so far this campaign, and the latest comments from his manager will excite Tottenham supporters even more.

Many Tottenham Hotspur youngsters have been impressing on loan over recent months, none more so than an attacking midfielder who is in his fourth different loan spell in the EFL.

We are talking about Alfie Devine, who has made crucial contributions in the final third for Preston North End consistently this term, having made the number 10 role his own.

The 21-year-old has already found the back of the net eight times and provided three assists across all competitions this term, and his manager has now made an exciting prediction about his future.

Paul Heckingbottom believes there is a lot more to come from Tottenham’s Alfie Devine

The attacking midfielder has been thought of very highly at Hotspur Way for many years, having made his senior debut for Spurs all the way back in 2021, aged just 16.

He is showing signs of having come of age at Deepdale this season, and Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom believes that we have not even seen the best of Devine yet.

Following the Tottenham youngster’s brace against Stoke last week, Heckingbottom told BBC Sport: “Alfie’s a good, good player. A good lad. I don’t think we’ve seen the best of him. As good as he plays, I think there’s more to come – he needs pushing. But I think with that as well, we have to understand it’s the most amount of minutes he’s played in this league.

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“It’s tough… you’re a young boy, you have peaks and troughs. Where we need to get him is that consistency of performance because he’s got the ability, he’s got the brain, he’s got the talent to affect games positively, every single time he’s on the pitch.”

Preston have a £4.5m option to buy Devine at the end of the season.

Devine has not given up on his Spurs dream

Tottenham will be watching the youngster’s exploits at Preston closely, and they will be expecting the 21-year-old to return to North London a much better player in the summer.

Just a couple of days ago, Devine admitted that he retains the dream of becoming a first-team regular for Spurs.

After repeatedly being shipped out on loan for the last four seasons, the attacking midfielder will be hoping to take the next step and force himself into Tottenham’s plans when he returns for pre-season.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a highly-rated Bundesliga goalkeeper to replace Guglielmo Vicario in the summer.

An increasing number of sources indicate that Inter Milan are confident of landing Vicario from Spurs in the summer.

In fact, it has even been claimed that Inter’s sporting director has met with the Tottenham number one already about a summer switch to the San Siro.

It emerged last month that Spurs are considering replacing Vicario with a 23-year-old German goalkeeper, and that information has now been backed up by another source.

Tottenhem eye Noah Atubolu as Guglielmo Vicario’s replacement

The Daily Mail have now revealed that with Inter in pole position to land Vicario, Spurs are ready to turn their attention to Freiburg’s Noah Atubolu.

The young goalkeeper, who has notched up 33 clean sheets in 111 appearances in the Bundesliga, has been likened to his role model, Manuel Neuer.

Atubolu’s current deal with Freiburg runs out in 2027, and he has no plans of signing a new deal.

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The report also reveals that the German goalkeeper has recently signed on to Epic agency, with agents Marcello Brillmann and Ali Barat, who played a key role in bringing Xavi Simons to Tottenham.

Spurs also eyeing two English goalkeepers

The Mail say that Atubolu is not the only goalkeeper on Tottenham’s radar, with the club also keeping an eye on Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson and Manchester City’s James Trafford.

The outlet claims that Pep Guardiola’s men are expected to demand £35m to sell Trafford this summer.