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Igor Tudor, interim head coach of Tottenham Hotspur. /AFPBBNews=News1
Igor Tudor, interim head coach of Tottenham Hotspur. /AFPBBNews=News1

It's an endless downfall. Tottenham Hotspur interim coach Igor Tudor (48), who is in the worst crisis, has lost three consecutive games since taking office, and is in a position to be asked about his replacement.

When asked about the possibility of being replaced, Tudor said, "I don't think so," according to a report by sports media "ESPN" on the 6th (Korea Standard Time). I have a job to do and that's all."

It's a shocking losing streak. Tottenham, which is on the verge of relegation, lost all three English Premier League (EPL) games even after the appointment of Tudor as interim coach.

Tottenham lost to Crystal Palace 1-3 in the 29th round of the 2025-2026 EPL at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

With this defeat, Tottenham has been mired in 11 consecutive winless games (four draws and seven losses), including five consecutive league defeats. It is the first time in 51 years that the league has not won 11 games since 1975.

Hishali Song. /AFPBBNews=News1
Hishali Song. /AFPBBNews=News1

It's a series of disgraceful records. It is the first time in 12 years that the team has won five consecutive games since 2004. Tottenham, which has already fallen to 29 points in 16th place, is now being chased by only one point by West Ham United, which is in the relegation zone.

"Opta," a prominent statistical media outlet, raised Tottenham's relegation probability to 13.94%. If the relegation becomes a reality, it will fall to the second division for the first time in 49 years since the 1977-1978 season.

Even though he scored the first goal, he gave up the game easily. Tottenham gained momentum with Dominic Solanke's first score in the 34th minute of the first half, but collapsed sharply four minutes later when Mickey van der Penn was directly Red Card for a foul that caught the opponent's striker.

Tottenham, who allowed a penalty equalizer amid numerical inferiority, bowed their heads to Ismaila Sarr in the first half of extra time.

The patience of local fans also exploded. Tudor responded to criticism from Tottenham supporters, saying, "It's normal that happens in football," adding, "Tottenham also wanted to show more, but one red card changed everything."

In addition, Tudor continued his intense remarks. "It may sound strange, but after this game I had a bigger belief than before. "I saw something," he said. "I have to choose the right players for the ship to go in the direction I want it to go. People who will stay on this ship can stay, but if not, they have to get off," he stressed.

Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach Igor Tudor touches his forehead during the 27th round of the 2025-2026 English Premier League (EPL) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. /AFPBBNews=News1
Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach Igor Tudor touches his forehead during the 27th round of the 2025-2026 English Premier League (EPL) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. /AFPBBNews=News1

He also said, "If the injured players return, they will be able to win again," adding, "It is difficult to accept the current situation. It's not easy, but it can't be helped," he added.

Tottenham's downfall accelerated just six months after captain Son Heung-min left for Los Angeles FC. Since the days of former coach Thomas Frank in December last year, internal discipline has already collapsed. "Sportsbible" also shed light on the division within the team, reporting on the incident in which Van der Penn and Jed Spence went straight to the locker room after the defeat against Chelsea, turning a blind eye to applause from fans.

The internal divisions continued. According to the Daily Mail, head coach Jon Hatinga left the team 32 days after taking office, criticizing the club's inexperienced management.

The interim head coach's bombshell remarks are also continuing. According to the British 'BBC', Tudor also hinted that shortly after Tottenham's appointment, he criticized, "The offense is not at the level of scoring a goal and the defense lacks the will."

Son Heung-min (center) is holding the UEFA Europa League (UEL) trophy in the 2024-2025 season. /Photo = UEFA Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Son Heung-min (center) is holding the UEFA Europa League (UEL) trophy in the 2024-2025 season. /Photo = UEFA Official Social Network Service (SNS)

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