Overview
- Tottenham sit 16th in the Premier League, five points above the relegation zone with 12 matches remaining.
- Igor Tudor’s first club interview stressed there is no time for excuses, prioritising confidence, intense training and attacking play with defensive structure.
- The interim coach said he will not set up for draws and may adjust his preferred back-three approach because of a heavy absentee list.
- Captain Cristian Romero is suspended for Sunday’s north London derby, with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur among expected injury absentees.
- The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust accused the club of editing Feb. 3 meeting minutes, as former striker Les Ferdinand questioned Tudor’s lack of English‑football experience.