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Jamie Carragher cast doubt on the mentality of Liverpool's squad and explained why he thinks Arne Slot's team have become so straightforward to compete against. Jeers echoed throughout Anfield at full-time after Richarlison's 90th-minute leveller secured Tottenham's embattled caretaker boss Igor Tudor a vital point.

Liverpool entered the match at Anfield having witnessed both Chelsea and Aston Villa falter in the race to qualify for Champions League football next season. And despite the Reds scarcely bursting into life early on, they went ahead through Dominik Szoboszlai's excellent free-kick after merely 18 minutes. However, they were uninspiring to say the least in the second period and following Richarlison's well-earned equaliser for Spurs, the Reds were ultimately forced to accept a draw.

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Carragher, commenting immediately after the final whistle, not only suggested that a managerial change would fail to reverse his former club's fortunes but also siad that Liverpool's players lack the capacity to battle and make life challenging for opponents.

He said: "It was an awful performance. No disrespect to Tottenham, but they are the worst team in the Premier League now, probably for the last couple of months.

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"They are exactly who you want to play, playing at home, the incentive of your results this weekend, and to put in a performance like that. But it's been like that all season.

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"And the big question on everybody's lips is that down to the manager or the makeup of the squad? Could a new manager completely revitalise these type of players and bring that energy and sort of intensity back into this team? I'm not sure.

"I think a lot of it goes back to what happened in the summer, the profile of the players that came in, and there's just too many players who just want to play when the ball's at their feet.

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"They don't want to dig in and make it difficult. That's why it's so easy to play against this Liverpool team."

Speaking following Richarlison's equaliser, Carragher stated: "Well, it was coming. I've been saying all second-half, Liverpool have been sleepwalking into this result.

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"And it was always going to be him, he's looked the most dangerous Tottenham player. And Liverpool just don't challenge for the long ball.

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"Andy Robertson doesn't challenge for the long hopeful ball. Does the jump, gets in-between, not sure where Van Dijk's going - doesn't react quickly enough and then Liverpool are all over the place.

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"But I can't say Tottenham don't deserve it, they've had chances in the game. The majority fell to this man, but this was definitely their best one.

Beleaguered Tottenham Hotspur interim manager Igor Tudor will be without 11 players for his side's clash against Liverpool. Spurs head to Anfield aiming to halt a dismal 11-match winless streak in the Premier League and a six-game losing run across all competitions.

They have slipped to 16th in the top flight table, just one point above Nottingham Forest in 17th and 18th-placed West Ham, who occupy the final relegation spot. With Tottenham not having tasted a Premier League victory since Decemberthey need a positive outcome at Anfield this weekend to bolster their survival prospects. However, Tudor's team will have to achieve this without several players due to injury, after the Croatian confirmed a significant double setback on Friday.

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During his pre-match press conference, Tudor disclosed that Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha have been ruled out after they clashed heads with each other in the 5-2 loss at Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. When questioned whether Romero and Palhinha would be fit for the trip to Liverpool, Tudor responded: "No, no, no they (Romero and Palhinha) are out.

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"I don't know how much (they will be out), I think, they will be back for sure, for the Nottingham Forest, maybe even for the Champions League."

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Yves Bissouma is unavailable after sustaining a muscle problem, whilst Tudor confirmed that Conor Gallagher should be fit despite battling a fever. Micky van de Ven will complete a one-match ban following his dismissal against Crystal Palace earlier this month.

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Destiny Udogie had been anticipated to recover from a hamstring complaint for the fixture at Anfield, but Tudor acknowledged the Italian should be ready for selection against Nottingham Forest next weekend. Wilson Odobert, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies and Lucas Bergvall continue as long-term casualties.

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Odobert is facing a spell until late 2026 on the side-lines after damaging his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) last month. Maddison, meanwhile, is targeting a comeback for the beginning of next season following his ACL rupture last pre-season.

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Kulusevski has not appeared for nearly 12 months now owing to a knee issue, but the Swede is making headway and could feature before the conclusion of the current campaign. Bentancur is eyeing a potential May comeback following a serious hamstring setback, whilst Kudus could be available in April after suffering a thigh injury.

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Davies had ankle surgery and there is optimism he could return in April, whilst Bergvall may be ready to feature next month after damaging his ankle in January.

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Premier League legend Harry Redknapp is back in the spotlight with speculation connecting him to a return to Tottenham Hotspur. The 79-year-old's horse, Jukebox Man, is competing in today's Cheltenham Gold Cup – and he stands a significant chance of winning. The former West Ham and Portsmouth manager is among English football's most recognisable personalities.

Celebrated for his shrewd transfer dealings and for steering Spurs into the Champions League, Redknapp enjoyed a professional career that began with playing for the Hammers in 1965 and concluded in 2017, when he managed Birmingham City. The ex-QPR manager is also well-known for his passion for horse racing and for stepping up to manage England for Soccer Aid, the celebrated charity fixture. From his net worth to his wife, Sandra's health battles and speculation of a return to Premier League management, Express Sport rounds up all you need to know about Redknapp...

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Redknapp's net worth

Before establishing his reputation as a charismatic and commercially astute manager, Redknapp enjoyed an extensive playing career for clubs including West Ham and Bournemouth.

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Nevertheless, it's owing to his many years as a leading manager and to his various endorsements since retiring that he has increased his net worth. Some reports suggested that his final contract with Spurs was valued at close to £3million annually.

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Upon assuming control at QPR, his contract was reportedly valued at approximately £10m. Redknapp's total wealth is now estimated to be around £13.4m, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

His wife's health scare

The ex-football manager and his wife, Sandra, have been married since 1968. Redknapp described it as "very scary" when Sandra was urgently admitted to hospital in 2018 with a severe case of sepsis, a type of blood poisoning.

"Luckily, we did [go to hospital]. Otherwise, she could have been in a lot of trouble," he disclosed to the BBC. "It was a big shock. It really is a killer."

The couple first crossed paths when they were 17 in their local pub. Discussing their relationship during his stint on reality TV Show, I'm a Celebrity, Harry stated: "Even when I'm out I ring her ten times a day. She's my life. I'm a bit scared actually, getting older.

"I do love her too much, if anything happened it would just kill me. We just get on so well, I only want to be with her. I can never wait to see her."

He subsequently initiated a sepsis awareness campaign after his wife Sandra survived the condition. Back in 2022, Harry also revealed his concern for Sandra after she had difficulty breathing following a bout with Covid earlier that year.

He told The Mirror: "The symptoms weren't good, if I'm truthful. You start to think about all kinds of sinister things."

Potential return to Spurs

With Spurs in chaos, speculation about Redknapp returning to stabilise the club and help avoid relegation has intensified. However, he has conceded that a comeback to Tottenham is improbable - even if the club opts to dismiss Igor Tudor.

Tudor has had a catastrophic beginning at Spurs, suffering defeats in all four of his initial matches. Yet speaking to the Press Association at the Cheltenham Festival, Redknapp distanced himself from the role, should it become vacant.

"I've been asked a few times if I'd go back to Spurs and it's probably not going to happen, is it?" he stated. "Would I go back? Of course I would, but I doubt very much it's going to happen."

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He continued: "They've got it all on to stay up, it's going to be hard. I'm looking at their fixtures and Nottingham Forest are playing alright, West Ham are playing very well, it's going to be tough for Tottenham.

"My only concern at the minute is The Jukebox Man in the Gold Cup, I'm nothing to do with Spurs any more. They haven't been in touch, not at all. I hope Spurs stay up and I hope West Ham stay up."

Robbie Keane is reportedly leading a three-man shortlist to become the next permanent Celtic head coach, with the Ferencvaros boss being considered for a stunning return to Parkhead. The former Ireland striker has been creating quite an impression in Hungary, guiding his side to the top of their domestic league whilst also securing progression to the Europa League last 16.

His name was widely discussed for the Hoops position prior to Wilfried Nancy's appointment, and following that ill-fated tenure, the club turned once again to Martin O'Neill, who has subsequently restored stability. However, the search for a permanent manager continues behind the scenes and the Guardian claim that Keane has emerged as the preferred candidate amongst the Celtic hierarchy.

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Such an appointment would prove divisive amongst the Celtic faithful. Keane remains a contentious figure in his native Ireland following his association with Israeli outfit Maccabi Tel Aviv, whom he managed between summer 2023 and November 2024, and similar reservations exist among substantial sections of the Celtic fanbase who would require considerable persuasion.

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Competition for Keane's signature is expected to be fierce, with another of his former clubs, Tottenham, also closely monitoring his managerial progress.

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It's believed Keane was approached regarding the caretaker role following Thomas Frank's dismissal, but declined any short-term arrangement.

The same report indicates that Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou and Wales boss Craig Bellamy remain under consideration. For Askou, there are reportedly concerns amongst Parkhead officials about whether he's prepared for such a significant step following only one campaign in Scottish football.

Bellamy's circumstances prove even more complicated. Wales are participating in the World Cup play-offs, which means he will be unavailable for discussions until April at the earliest.

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Should they progress beyond Bosnia-Herzegovina and subsequently triumph in a final to qualify for the tournament in North America, he would probably require considerable persuasion to abandon the opportunity to manage at a World Cup.

Gary Neville has suggested that Tottenham Hotspur's relegation would be "very good for the Premier League". Spurs are precariously perched just one point above the relegation zone with nine league matches left to play.

The Lilywhites' performance has nosedived further under temporary head coach Igor Tudor, who has suffered defeats in his first four games at the helm. The pressure has intensified on the former Juventus and Lazio manager following Tuesday's 5-2 drubbing at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

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Tudor is now poised to lead his team to Anfield against Liverpool on Sunday, with Tottenham potentially slipping into the bottom three by then if West Ham and Nottingham Forest secure victories in their preceding matches.

And former Manchester United defender turned pundit Neville has offered his opinion on The Overlap podcast - expressing his belief that Spurs facing relegation could benefit the English top-tier.

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He said: "I refuse to predict relegation. I hated it, the idea of seeing a club go down.

"But I must admit seeing Tottenham go down wouldn't be great for Tottenham fans and I think Tottenham are an amazing club, but it would be very good for the Premier League from a competitive perspective and the idea of Leeds staying up, of Sunderland staying up.

"I'll tell you what I was more worried about at the start of the season, that every club which came up was just going straight back down again.

"I think the Premier League doesn't necessarily need Tottenham to go down, but it needs clubs other than the ones that come up to go down.

"It would be sad to go down, but maybe they've had it coming."

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Despite expressing his thoughts on Spurs' potential relegation to the Championship, the 51-year-old does not foresee such a scenario unfolding for the Lilywhites.

He added: "I don't think they will go down. If you're going to make another change, that for me will probably need to be today or tomorrow because you don't wait."

One Tottenham player has reportedly told his teammates that he is 'not too concerned' about the club's potential relegation from the Premier League, as he believes he can and will leave this summer.

Spurs are currently embroiled in a battle to avoid demotion to the Championship following a disastrous 11-match winless streak that has seen them plummet to 16th, just one point above Nottingham Forest in 17th and 18th-placed West Ham, who occupy the final relegation spot.

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Igor Tudor's team next face Liverpool and could well find themselves in the bottom three by the time of their game at 4:30pm on Sunday, as both West Ham and Forest play before them.

However, the threat of relegation does not faze one Tottenham player, who has allegedly told his teammates that he is not worried about the prospect of falling out of the Premier League as he is confident he will secure a new club come the start of next season, according to The Athletic.

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Meanwhile, it's added that some players who are committed to steering Tottenham away from the relegation zone have expressed dissatisfaction with the effort of others, who they feel are not motivated to dig deep and help the club maintain its Premier League status this season.

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Tottenham's troubles intensified following Tuesday's 5-2 battering at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and football.london reported post-match that the club's squad believes Tudor has imposed himself too aggressively since his arrival at the club last month.

Tudor succeeded Thomas Frank as Spurs' head coach until the end of the season, but the Croatian has suffered a catastrophic start to life in north London, losing each of his opening FOUR fixtures. They were defeated by Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace in the Premier League before the devastating loss in Madrid.

And Tottenham's players feel that Tudor's methods since his appointment have appeared 'disrespectful' and 'borderline mocking'. The former Marseille and Juventus manager selected Antonin Kinsky in goal for the journey to Atletico but withdrew him in the 16th minute after making a couple of early mistakes to leave Spurs 3-0 down.

The choice to drop and then introduce Guglielmo Vicario, the club's regular No.1 goalkeeper, marked another example of Tudor's questionable team selection decisions.

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His attempts to impose discipline have dramatically backfired, and this has generated frustration and doubt amongst the playing staff concerning his authority.

After the final whistle at Atletico, Tudor then seemed to disregard Kinsky as the 'keeper left the pitch, opting not to speak to him about either the substitution or what his calamitous 16-minute display could mean for the remainder of his Tottenham career. It has subsequently emerged that Kinsky is expected to pursue a temporary switch away from Spurs during the summer transfer window, as he aims to rebuild his confidence and secure crucial playing opportunities.

Tottenham Hotspur sit 16th in the Premier League while Manchester United are third. However, from a valuation perspective, the North Londoners boast a squad which is worth £137million more than United.

Last season, Tottenham secured their passage into the Champions League by overcoming United 1-0 in the Europa League final. In the Premier League, Tottenham finished 17th while United limped to a 15th placed finish. Things could not be any different this year, as Michael Carrick has dragged the Red Devils up to third, while Spurs are sinking under Tudor.

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Embattled Spurs boss Igor Tudor watched his £763million-valued squad thrashed 5-2 by Atletico Madrid in their Champions League round of 16 first leg. Tudor, 47, made the most audacious call of his brief tenure unravel within 15 minutes. Antonin Kinsky committed two monumental errors in the Spanish capital, after Tudor had axed Guglielmo Vicario from the starting lineup in favour of the 22-year-old Czech.

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Judging by their positions, it's difficult to believe Tottenham's squad is valued at around £763m and United's is £626m. According to BetVictor, only Arsenal (£2.2bn), Liverpool (£1.8bn), Manchester City (£1.1bn) and Chelsea (£1bn) boast more valuable squads than Tottenham.

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This financial backdrop only casts a harsher spotlight on Tottenham's shortcomings this campaign. Sacking Ange Postecoglou after winning the Europa League and appointing Thomas Frank did little to improve matters, while Tudor has presided over four defeats in four matches since he took over from the latter.

football.london also report that Tudor has succeeded in antagonising numerous members of the current Spurs squad. Circumstances could deteriorate for the north Londoners before any improvement materialises. A daunting away fixture at Anfield against Liverpool awaits them this weekend.

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Meanwhile, the picture for United is a lot brighter. While their recent 2-1 away defeat to Newcastle United was their first under Carrick, they remain in the top three and are on course for automatic Champions League qualification.

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The ex-England midfielder has guided United to six victories, one draw and one defeat since he replaced Ruben Amorim at the start of 2026. United host Aston Villa in what could be a pivotal clash in the race for the top four.

With the Premier League in pole position to be granted another place in the Champions League, finishing in the top five may be enough to get the Reds into Europe's elite competition.

Attention shifts to the Champions League for Tottenham Hotspur this week as they seek to establish an advantage ahead of the second leg of their round of 16 encounter with Atletico Madrid.

Spurs make the trip to Spain on Tuesday evening (8pm) as they attempt to put their Premier League woes behind them. The second leg follows just over a week afterwards at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday, 18 March.

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Tottenham's most recent fixture saw them succumb to a 3-1 home loss against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening, placing them in genuine jeopardy of relegation from the Premier League. The Champions League could prove a welcome respite from the pressures of the survival battle.

Spurs have enjoyed the entire weekend to prepare for the fixture, having not been involved in the FA Cup fifth round. All focus will consequently be on Tuesday evening's match.

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Tottenham have endured more than their reasonable share of injury setbacks throughout the campaign. With that in mind, here's an examination of the latest from the treatment room for both sides ahead of the fixture.

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Igor Tudor faces an anxious wait over the fitness of full-back Djed Spence, who has been absent from the last two fixtures due to 'soreness.' Prior to last week's encounter against Palace, Igor Tudor expressed optimism that he'd be available in time for the clash against Atletico, but it may prove a waiting game for the player and club.

Spurs' injury roster is not expected to shrink too much anytime soon, having persisted relentlessly throughout the season. Long-term casualties Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Wilson Odobert are progressing through their rehabilitation from significant knee problems.

Rodrigo Bentancur is likewise undergoing treatment following an operation on a hamstring complaint. He will be accompanied on the treatment table by Mohammed Kudus, with the forward's comeback pencilled in for following the forthcoming international break.

A comparable scenario exists with Lucas Bergvall and Ben Davies, who may stage their returns from an ankle problem after the international break.

Full-back Destiny Udogie will be approaching a return to the pitch, with a four-to-five-week timeframe placed on his availability in early February. Nevertheless, the fixture against Atletico might arrive slightly prematurely.

Questions may also surround the availability of defender Radu Dragusin, who sat out the Palace encounter due to a minor complaint.

The positive development for Spurs is that the dismissal shown to centre-back Micky van de Ven against Palace does not transfer to the Champions League. He will consequently be eligible to face Atletico.

Atletico Madrid

Matters are appearing considerably calmer regarding the medical room at Atletico Madrid. There are merely two players who are uncertain for the fixture.

Midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza was substituted at the interval during Saturday's 3-2 La Liga victory over Real Sociedad, having sustained a significant blow to his ankle. The club have since confirmed he has suffered a "moderate ankle sprain", ruling him out of the fixture against Spurs.

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Fellow midfielder Pablo Barrios has been absent for the past nine matches across all competitions due to a muscle injury. However, he returned to training this weekend ahead of the midweek encounter.

Whether the Spurs match will mark his return to action remains to be seen, or whether it will prove too soon for the 22-year-old.

Tottenham Hotspur are facing several months of uncertainty, both regarding transfers and their performances on the pitch. Spurs are fighting to prevent relegation from the Premier League, sitting merely one point above the relegation zone in 16th place.

Igor Tudor has faced challenging circumstances during his short spell as Tottenham manager since his appointment last month, suffering defeat in all three matches in charge so far.

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Tottenham resume their season on Tuesday evening against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, before making the journey to face Liverpool in the Premier League several days later.

With the uncertainty on the pitch, Spurs have a summer transfer window approaching and it is yet to be determined what dealings the club might pursue, with much hinging on whether Premier League or Championship football will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Here, Express Sport examines some of the most recent Tottenham news and transfer speculation that has surfaced over the past 24 hours.

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Newcastle transfer raid

Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke is being linked with a switch to Newcastle United ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle may pursue Solanke when the transfer window commences, with the Magpies reportedly evaluating their striking options in preparation for next season.

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Solanke is named as a target, but Tottenham are understood to be determined to keep the striker at the club, even in the event of Premier League relegation.

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Newcastle are looking to pursue Solanke while their current striker, William Osula, is said to be attracting interest from Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.

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New Tudor replacement

Former Juventus manager Thiago Motta is believed to be under consideration by Tottenham as their next boss.

Tudor remains under contract at Spurs until the season's conclusion, and Italian news outlet Tuttosport have reported that Motta is being viewed as a contender for the position from the summer onwards.

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The report suggests that Motta is "in the running" to become the next Tottenham manager, and features alongside former Marseille and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi as a potential candidate for the role.

Motta previously held the reins at Juventus until March of last year, where he was succeeded by Tudor who stayed in the job until last October.

Three games into Igor Tudor’s reign, things are looking worrying for Tottenham Hotspur. There have been occasional causes for optimism in all three of those fixtures but a record of no points under the Croatian boss is the only thing that will matter to some. The most recent of those losses was arguably the most painful, with Spurs self-destructing in the first half against Crystal Palace. A red card for Micky van de Ven was the turning point in the 3-1 loss and they will have to make do without the suspended Dutchman for their trip to Liverpool on March 15.

Tudor’s side have two legs of their Champions League round of 16 game against Atletico Madrid either side of that Anfield visit. Their final game before the international break could be the most important, though, with Nottingham Forest’s trip to north London now feeling like a relegation six-pointer. There have been calls for Spurs to part ways with their manager sooner rather than later, with a decision potentially vital to whether they can create distance between themselves and the bottom three. We’ve taken a closer look at the big decisions facing the London side and what they might want to do.

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Tudor sack decision

Spurs arguably have a friendlier fixture list than the clubs directly below them in the table, Forest and West Ham. However, this will count for little if they continue to put in disjointed performances like the one in the first half against Palace.

Tudor might not be the only problem but there are few signs he has the tools to turn things around. It ought not to cost a great deal to dismiss the former Juventus boss, given his contract only runs until the end of the season.

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It might sound like a cliche but the temptation to install a replacement who knows the club will surely have grown after Manchester United’s success adopting a similar approach with Michael Carrick. Former Spurs player and manager Glenn Hoddle has already indicated he’d be open to the role, perhaps working in tandem with Robbie Keane, while Ryan Mason’s recent struggles at West Brom might not rule him out of returning to the dugout in a more familiar environment.

Return of the back four

Injuries have been a big problem this season but slowly and surely some players are returning. Pedro Porro has been available for the last two matches after missing the previous four, as has Kevin Danso, while Destiny Udogie is closing in on a return after a hamstring injury sustained at Manchester United has kept him out for a month.

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Van de Ven will miss the next game through suspension but captain Cristian Romero is back after a ban of his own. This ought to allow a return to four at the back sooner rather than later after Tudor’s back three has failed to deliver anything approaching solidity.

The current manager’s plans have seen a midfielder or full-back used in central defence, with Joao Palhinha the man to fill the role against Arsenal in late February. A change of formation could be enough for Spurs to get the best out of their available players in more than one area.

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It remains to be seen whether these changes would immediately bring about the uptick so desperately needed. However, Spurs need something to change and need it to change quickly.

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