Tottenham boss Igor Tudor warns squad after record-breaking winless run
Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has issued a stark warning to his squad after a 3-1 defeat by Crystal Palace left the club just one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
The loss at Selhurst Park extended Spurs’ winless run to 11 matches.
This streak represents a new Premier League record for the north London club.
Relegation concerns deepen
With rivals Nottingham Forest and West Ham United both securing points recently, the threat of the drop is intensifying.
Relegation to the Championship is becoming a genuine possibility for the Lilywhites for the first time in the Premier League era.
Despite the result against Oliver Glasner’s Eagles, Tudor claimed to see positives in the performance.
The manager utilised a “boat” analogy to describe his urgent search for committed players.
“Maybe it will sound strange but I believe more after this game than I believed before. I saw something.”
Igor Tudor, Tottenham manager
“I need to choose the right guys because the boat is going in the direction that I want to go and needs to go and who is in the boat can stay. Otherwise they can leave the boat.”
Bright sparks in a sinking ship
Questions remain regarding which members of the squad are prepared for the upcoming battle.
Teenager Archie Gray was a standout performer against Palace.
The 19-year-old showed a maturity lacking in some senior professionals and appears ready for the fight.
Mathys Tel has also demonstrated the necessary desire.
The forward attempted to rally the away support during Thursday’s defeat and consistently looked to attack on the front foot.
Richarlison, despite limited minutes, brings vital experience to the relegation scrap.
The Brazilian forward successfully navigated a similar survival battle during his time at Everton.
Elsewhere, Xavi Simons provided a spark from the bench.
The Dutch international drove at the Palace defence and drew fouls, suggesting he can help get the team moving in the right direction.
Conor Gallagher remains a combative option for Tudor, while Lucas Bergvall is expected to return from injury later this month.
