Tottenham Hotspur find themselves at a perilous crossroads in the 2025/26 Premier League season. After a bruising 4-0 defeat to Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League—a result that sent shockwaves through Europe—the Lilywhites have now slumped to six consecutive defeats across all competitions. The consequences are clear: Tottenham teeter on the verge of Champions League elimination and have plummeted dangerously close to the relegation zone in the domestic standings. With just nine matches left, the stakes couldn’t be higher, and the pressure mounting on everyone associated with the club is palpable.
Vote of confidence or last chance?
Despite the tumultuous run of form, Tottenham have confirmed that Croatian manager Igor Tudor will lead the team into this weekend’s high-stakes clash against Liverpool at Anfield. This decision reflects the board’s reluctance to introduce further chaos into a squad already reeling from instability on and off the pitch. In recent days, sources within the club have reiterated their concerns that another managerial change could worsen morale and stifle any chance of recovery. However, insiders acknowledge the harsh reality: another defeat—especially in such a daunting fixture—could seal Tudor’s fate and force the club’s hand.
History and circumstance make Tottenham’s trip to Merseyside especially treacherous. The Lilywhites have not won at Anfield since the 2010/2011 season, a fact that looms large over Sunday’s fixture. In the club’s entire history, only eight victories have come at Liverpool’s formidable home ground—a statistic sure to weigh heavily on both players and coaches alike. To add to the pressure, the numbers don’t lie: Tottenham have now gone eleven Premier League games without a victory, conceding two or more goals in nine of those outings.
Turbulence behind the scenes
Tottenham’s difficulties are not confined to the pitch. Last September saw the resignation of Daniel Levy, the club president who had been at the helm for a quarter of a century. His departure followed a Europa League triumph that, in hindsight, now feels distant amid the current chaos. The resulting institutional uncertainty has added another layer to the team’s struggles, leaving players, fans, and staff searching for steadiness as turbulent headlines pile up.
What’s next for the Lilywhites?
All eyes are now on Igor Tudor as he faces what may be his last opportunity to steer Tottenham clear of disaster. Liverpool, perennial title contenders, present one of the toughest away tests in European football. Some inside the club believe that even a hard-fought draw at Anfield could buy Tudor precious time and allow him a fighting chance to guide the team to safety over the final weeks of the campaign.
For those wondering about the club’s next steps should Tudor depart, speculation abounds—but no clear candidates have emerged. The task of rescuing a squad mired in crisis would be a daunting one for any manager. Key points to consider for the potential next manager include:
- Restoring squad morale and confidence urgently
- Stabilizing a leaky defense that has conceded heavily all season
- Navigating remaining fixtures against direct relegation rivals