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Tottenham Hotspur are understood to be exploring behind-the-scenes changes, with the club now looking at Dougie Freedman to steady the ship.

While Tottenham Hotspur continue to struggle on the pitch, plans are being made off it to get the Lilywhites back on track.

The appointment of another sporting director is understood to be a priority for Spurs, who are looking to return to their two-sporting-director model following the departure of Fabio Paratici earlier this year.

We reported previously that Spurs had turned to Excel in their search for a new director, while also naming a few candidates currently on the radar of the north London club, including Dougie Freedman and Bournemouth’s Tiago Pinto.

Tottenham approach Dougie Freedman to lead club revamp

According to The Independent, Spurs are now understood to have approached Dougie Freedman, formerly of Crystal Palace, to lead a revamp of the club.

The former Palace director is currently in a lucrative role at Al Diriyah in Saudi Arabia, but the job he did with the Eagles, where he signed some of the club’s best talents, is what has caught the attention of Tottenham.

However, it is understood that much will depend on how Spurs perform on the pitch. Relegation could hinder Tottenham’s budget for next season, which may also prove inhibitive in any prospective negotiations.

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Spurs revamp plans could hinge on Premier League survival

With results on the pitch leaving Tottenham in a dire situation, a summer overhaul is vital, although dropping down to the Championship could have a big impact on what sort of revamp Spurs can undertake.

For now, the attention of the Lilywhites remains solely on avoiding a drop, which makes the remaining run of games crucial.

Spurs travel to Liverpool in the Premier League next, before they take on Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 encounter.

After the European tie, a relegation six-pointer with Nottingham Forest is set to take centre stage in what is a must-win for the north Londoners.

Igor Tudor delivered a passionate message ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Liverpool, with the Spurs boss making his feelings clear during a fiery press conference.

The situation Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in requires big characters and a strong mentality if they are to pull through.

Thus far, that has been lacking from this group, who have failed to step up on several occasions this season.

A better display than what was on show against Atletico Madrid is what the fans and their manager will demand when they take to the field against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor delivers blunt message before Liverpool fixture

Spurs’ destiny is in their hands, and it is up to them to turn things around if they are to escape the dire situation they find themselves in.

That is exactly the message interim boss Igor Tudor says he has been trying to get across to his players.

Speaking to football.london in his pre-Liverpool press conference, the Tottenham boss delivered a passionate message about mentality and how players must respond to adversity.

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He said, “Tough, for sure. Not just because of last game, but because of the period and the past. Not easy situation, not an easy moment and from other side a big challenge to change things. Like everything in life, you can choose how to see the situation. So, you can stay and cry or you can fight. You can be the victim or you can say I can change something. This is the message I want to start and what I told to the players.

“Everyone speaking, everyone has opinions and the life is always how you see it. The bottle is always half empty or half full. Here there is nothing full, there is a lot of empty things but difficult moments do not last forever. It will pass and I believe the players who will take this as a challenge, as an opportunity will stand up with the courage to change things. After this period they will become better people and better players.”

Spurs mentality questioned as Igor Tudor sends strong message

Tudor also addressed the mindset inside the dressing room, insisting that the players must stop seeing themselves as victims and instead take responsibility for the situation.

Speaking to ahead of the Liverpool clash, the Tottenham boss admitted that much of his work behind the scenes has focused on psychology and encouraging players to show courage during difficult moments.

He added: “So, in tough moments it is always about that, it is always about us. In the last period, a lot of things about what is the club, the problems, no one can do nothing and this like victimism, like we were victims.

“I said this morning to the players totally opposite things. We are the team and we are the staff. It is all about us. All the bullsh**, all the other things are bullsh** and sorry to use this word, but it is on us.

“You know, I do every day this work. Psychology work. It is important also to give the courage to the team-mates. Some of them they cannot manage, for sure. Somewhere you arrive and you can help them. My goal is to find if I can help to do 18 players out of 20, 15?

“I do not know how much? Sometimes you cannot do anything, but most of the time you can do even small changes. Small help, you know, you can do it, but also it is what I always like to say to the players, do not be a victim. Do not think it is not about me.

“You know that can be the problem more than all these things about Tottenham and club, you know, like magic on the club, like bad black magic and these other bullsh***, you know. So this is about what I want to send a message.”

Spurs return to Premier League action this weekend with a difficult trip to Anfield, where Igor Tudor’s side will look to halt their slide and secure valuable points in the battle to avoid relegation. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur will now turn their attention to domestic action in the Premier League following their poor Champions League display that saw them lose 5-2 to Atletico Madrid in Spain.

A clash with Liverpool in the Premier League now awaits the Lilywhites, who are in desperate need of three points as they aim to stay clear of relegation.

It is a crucial match for both sides, as Arne Slot’s men fight for a Champions League place, while Spurs know defeat could see them drop to 18th should West Ham United and Nottingham Forest win their respective games.

When and where Liverpool vs Tottenham takes place

Tottenham will take on Liverpool on Sunday, 15 March 2026 at Anfield, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 (UK time).

How to watch Liverpool vs Tottenham live on TV

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Liverpool vs Tottenham live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League head-to-head record against Liverpool

Spurs and Liverpool Team news ahead of Premier League clash

Liverpool are dealing with several injury concerns ahead of the clash. Federico Chiesa is unavailable due to illness, while Alisson Becker is struggling with physical discomfort.

Conor Bradley is sidelined with a knee injury, Giovanni Leoni is recovering from a cruciate ligament problem, and both Stefan Bajcetic and Wataru Endo are out with hamstring and broken ankle injuries, respectively. Alexander Isak is also absent with a broken leg.

Tottenham will likewise be without a number of key players, with Micky van de Ven suspended for the trip to Anfield.

Ben Davies is out with an ankle injury, while Destiny Udogie and Mohammed Kudus are sidelined with muscle problems.

Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are both dealing with cruciate ligament injuries, Lucas Bergvall is out with a leg injury, Rodrigo Bentancur has a hamstring issue, and Wilson Odobert remains unavailable after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.

Score prediction: Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham

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Igor Tudor faces defining run of fixtures with Tottenham future on the line

With pressure mounting on Igor Tudor, the Croat needs to pick up points in the games ahead.

The fixtures will continue to come thick and fast, and right after this Premier League encounter is the return leg against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Following that will be a relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest, and a defeat against Forest could well spell the end for Tudor.

Igor Tudor has offered a revealing assessment of Archie Gray ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s clash with Liverpool, with the Spurs boss highlighting the youngster’s growing importance to his side.

Tottenham Hotspur have received even more blows on the injury front heading into their clash against Liverpool at Anfield.

Tudor confirmed that four more players are set to miss this encounter, which could now force further tweaks to the starting XI.

We have done our best to predict exactly how Spurs could line up against Liverpool this weekend following the latest injury blows.

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor praises Archie Gray versatility before Liverpool fixture

However, one thing is certain – Spurs youngster Archie Gray is one name that will be on the teamsheet, which has now been confirmed by Igor Tudor himself.

Ahead of the clash, the Spurs boss – who often receives stick for his tough-guy approach – was full of praise for Gray following his recent performances under him.

Speaking to football.london, Tudor explained how the youngster has been asked to play multiple roles in the side, while also revealing the respect he has developed for the player.

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He said: “That is the problem. He needs to, every game, change the position, tomorrow again. Four games here, four positions for Archie Gray. He is an amazing player, but that has been that. Something is wrong. Beautiful guy, beautiful player. I did not know him before so much, so from inside, he has my big respect.”

Gray emerging as key figure amid injuries

Gray is not just a player with immense talent on the pitch, but is also now quickly becoming a leader within this group.

Earlier today, we relayed Dominic Solanke’s recent comments on “phenomenal” Archie Gray, who only just turned 20, with the Spurs striker praising the youngster’s leadership qualities.

Gray could once more be a player Tudor turns to, and he could well be on course to start at centre-back if the Croat opts for a back three.

Pedro Porro or Gray could fill in at the back as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Joao Palhinha miss out on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a timely injury boost ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, with positive news emerging regarding Destiny Udogie.

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealing with several injuries in multiple positions since the turn of the year.

In fact, heading into their clash with Liverpool in the Premier League at Anfield, 13 players remain sidelined for Spurs, significantly limiting Igor Tudor’s options.

The interim Tottenham boss had claimed that Spurs are not lucky with injuries after Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha clashed heads in the tie against Atletico Madrid, but there appears to be some respite.

Tottenham receive Destiny Udogie injury boost before Nottingham Forest fixture

Spurs now seem to have been handed some good news on the injury front, with Destiny Udogie said to be nearing a return.

Speaking to football.london about the condition of the full-back, Tudor explained that the defender will miss the weekend’s clash but should return in time for the all-important game against fellow relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.

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The Tottenham boss confirmed the update while discussing the current state of his squad and the timeline for Udogie’s recovery.

Spurs boost despite defensive absences before Liverpool clash

Udogie has been sidelined since Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat against Manchester United, where he picked up a hamstring problem.

His return now serves as a big boost for Spurs, who will again have a natural left-footed full-back on their flank, which should help improve their attacking play.

While this comes as good news, Tottenham are still expected to miss several players in their clash against Liverpool.

Igor Tudor has now provided an injury update on his Tottenham squad ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur’s last defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid marked their sixth consecutive loss in all competitions, a new record for the north London club.

It was a dreadful performance from Spurs, who found themselves four goals down before the 30-minute mark.

A big improvement on Sunday in the Premier League against Liverpool will be needed if Tottenham are to arrest their slide and get back to winning ways.

New boss Igor Tudor continues to search for his first win as Tottenham manager, with pressure mounting as Spurs slip further down the table.

A win at Anfield will lift spirits and bring about a feel-good factor, along with some belief that Tottenham can avoid relegation this season.

However, Tudor will have to secure his first win without as many as 11 first-team players, as Spurs’ injury crisis remains severe.

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James Maddison, Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall and Destiny Udogie are all unavailable for selection.

Micky van de Ven is suspended for this game following his red card against Crystal Palace last time out.

Meanwhile, Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha were also doubts following their clash of heads in the tie against Atletico Madrid due to concussion protocols. Unfortunately, Igor Tudor has bad news on that front, as well as two additional absentees from training.

Djed Spence, however, is set to return to Premier League action after missing the last few domestic games with a calf problem.

A report has shed light on what the Tottenham Hotspur squad think of Igor Tudor as they contemplate sacking the Croat, less than a month after his appointment.

Tottenham’s decision to replace Thomas Frank with Tudor was deemed a gamble by some, given the former Juventus boss’s lack of experience in the Premier League.

That gamble has most certainly not worked, with the Lilywhites having lost all four of their games under their new interim boss.

Spurs are on the brink of elimination from the Champions League and sit just a point off the relegation zone, with Tottenham thought to be holding talks over Tudor’s future at the club.

The Tottenham squad have no faith in Igor Tudor

The Telegraph have revealed that the 47-year-old has already lost the support of the Tottenham dressing room.

The report says that the Spurs players have ‘no faith’ in Tudor, who has failed to bond with the squad since arriving at Hotspur Way.

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It is explained that while the players accept their role in the team’s struggles, they have been ‘shocked’ by the Croat’s approach and decisions.

Well-placed sources at the club suggest that Tudor’s failure to acknowledge Antonin Kinsky after taking him off against Atletico Madrid was ‘the final straw’ between the interim boss and his players.

One source is quoted as saying about the former Juventus head coach: “There is hardly anybody, if anybody at all, in that dressing room who has any faith in him.”

Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange facing ‘difficult questions’ at Spurs

The Telegraph reveal that it is at the recommendation of Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange that the Lewis family sacked Thomas Frank and installed Tudor.

They are the ones who will now decide whether the club needs to appoint another head coach, but the Tottenham CEO and sporting director are facing scrutiny over their decision-making.

It is revealed that if they are forced to admit that they made an error regarding Tudor, Venkatesham and Lange could face ‘difficult questions internally’.

Tottenham Hotspur CEO Vinai Venkatesham has revealed what the club’s new leadership structure have set as their main strategic priorities moving forward.

Many Spurs fans would have hoped that the club might have turned a new leaf after the exit of Daniel Levy last summer, and may start to correct the mistakes of the past.

However, the first season in the post-Levy era has been nothing short of a disaster for the Lilywhites, and things could get much worse, with relegation now appearing to be a very realistic possibility.

The Lewis family have come under a lot of criticism over recent weeks as Spurs look as far away from the top sides as they have in over two decades.

Vinai Venkatesham insists ‘glory’ is Tottenham’s top priority

Supporter representatives met with representatives from the club, including Venkatesham, in the recent Fan Advisory Board meeting earlier this month.

During the meeting, the club’s CEO outlined what he and the board have set as the four principal pillars of their strategic priorities at Spurs.

As per the minutes of the meeting, the four are as follows:

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Venkatesham says it ‘will take time’ to fix ‘structural issues’ at Spurs

While we have heard plenty of talk from the Spurs hierarchy, they have yet to put their money where their mouth is and show ambition in the transfer market.

The Tottenham owners received the lowest-ever recorded score in the recent THST fan satisfaction survey, which shows that support for the Lewis family is at an all-time low among the fan base.

When asked about the results of the survey, Vinai Venkatesham suggested that it will take time to fix these issues and admitted that the club will have to undergo a transitional period.

The minutes of the meeting read: “FAB representatives acknowledged that addressing structural issues will take time and sought further clarity on how the Club will manage the transition period before these changes are realised. VV responded that the Club’s objective is sustained long-term success, which requires consistent decision-making and investment over time. FAB emphasised the immediacy of football results and the Club’s current league position. VV noted the priority and urgency around the current Men’s league position which has the Club’s complete focus.

“FAB said some supporters feel the Club needs individuals with strong connections to Tottenham’s identity and traditions. FAB wanted the Club to know that fans felt there was a longer-term decline in performance, starting in 2019 and questioned whether the current football leadership structure is sufficiently strong. The Club acknowledged supporter sentiment and referenced earlier discussions in the meeting regarding the significance in new recruitment and investment in football operations and performance experts.

“FAB welcomed the Club’s openness in acknowledging areas requiring improvement and suggested that communicating candidly to supporters about the challenges facing the Club could help close the gap between internal understanding and external perception and may help rebuild trust. FAB emphasised the importance of conveying a sense of unity between the Club and supporters, highlighting the need for collective fighting spirit and togetherness during a challenging period for the team and fans.”

Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Brad Friedel has weighed in on the club’s long-term managerial future amid Mauricio Pochettino links.

Tottenham Hotspur are in serious trouble as they risk losing their top-flight status after spending 49 years in the first division.

Spurs are still backing Igor Tudor to turn things around during his interim spell, which is set to end in the summer.

However, Tudor’s time in the Tottenham dugout could be cut short if he does not improve on his dismal run, as Spurs attempt to avoid the drop.

We already know that Tottenham are aiming to make a permanent managerial appointment in the summer and, as such, any manager coming in now will likely be in the job for only a few months.

Several names have been linked with the permanent role at Tottenham, including Andoni Iraola, Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi, although reports claim that Pochettino remains the club’s favourite.

Brad Friedel has now had his say on who he wants to see become the permanent Tottenham manager next season.

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During an interview with TalkSPORT, the former Spurs goalkeeper was asked to pick his ideal Spurs boss from a list of managerial options.

The likes of Eddie Howe, Michael Carrick, Xabi Alonso, Xavi Hernandez and Marco Silva were mentioned, but Friedel selected former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as his preferred choice.

When asked whether he would still favour the Argentine returning despite currently being the USA manager, Friedel simply replied: “C’est la vie.”

Spurs fans continue to call for Mauricio Pochettino return

Friedel is not the only Tottenham fan who wants to see the return of Mauricio Pochettino, and it is no surprise given that some of the club’s best years came under the Argentine.

Pochettino was in attendance during Spurs’ clash with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday and, as he made his way around the Spanish capital, several Tottenham fans caught sight of him.

Spurs supporters made their feelings clear to Pochettino, with many serenading him and asking him to return to north London.

Tottenham Hotspur face a daunting trip to Anfield this weekend, with Igor Tudor still searching for his first win in charge as Spurs attempt to end a long wait for victory on Liverpool’s ground. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI.

Tottenham Hotspur managed a victory against Liverpool last season in the first leg of their Carabao Cup encounter.

In the Premier League, however, one has to go back to September 2023 for the last time Spurs beat Liverpool in the English top flight.

A victory at Anfield has also been hard to come by for the Lilywhites, who are winless on the Reds’ ground for 15 years.

That is the task in front of Igor Tudor, who is searching for his first Tottenham win. Picking the right personnel could improve his chances, and we have attempted to predict his starting XI ahead of Sunday’s clash.

Tottenham predicted XI vs Liverpool as Igor Tudor faces selection calls

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: The Italian was dropped against Atletico Madrid for Kinsky, but the Czech did not take advantage of the opportunity, and Tudor replaced him in the 16th minute with Vicario. We do not expect such rotation on Sunday, and Vicario should start.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: The full-back was one of the Spurs players who showed some fight against Atletico Madrid, grabbing a goal and an assist, and he should continue here.

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Centre-back – Kevin Danso: The Austrian continues to remain Mr Reliable and, with Cristian Romero a doubt after a clash of heads with Joao Palhinha and given concussion protocols, we expect him to fill in for the Spurs captain.

Centre-back – Radu Dragusin: Micky van de Ven is suspended following his red card against Crystal Palace and that should see Dragusin come in.

Centre-back – Djed Spence: The defender finally made his return after a calf injury against Atletico Madrid, which now puts him in contention for a league start here.

Centre midfielder – Archie Gray: The youngster remains one of the bright sparks at Tottenham and we do not expect him to be dropped for this encounter. If Spurs got with a back three, he will likely be a RWB. If Tudor goes for a back four, Gray will be in midfield.

Centre midfielder – Pape Matar Sarr: Spurs will need energy in the middle of the park and that is something Sarr offers, so we expect him to line up in midfield.

Centre midfielder – Conor Gallagher: Tudor will have to decide between Simons or Gallagher, but the former Atletico Madrid man might just edge it, especially if Tudor prefers to play with three central midfielders rather than using a No.10.

Left winger – Mathys Tel: The Frenchman remains the only natural wide option on the left and, as such, he could start here.

Striker – Dominic Solanke: The Englishman proved he can score for Spurs, having grabbed a goal from the bench against Atletico Madrid, and should start here.