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Igor Tudor has given an interesting reaction to the speculation suggesting that he could be sacked after just over a month in the Tottenham hotseat.
Following the defeat to Atletico Madrid, it was widely reported that Tottenham had begun looking for options to replace Tudor.
Several sources claimed that Spurs could make a managerial change following their clash against Liverpool.
However, the Croat picked up his first point as Tottenham boss on Sunday as his side battled hard to emerge with a 1-1 draw from Anfield, which may have bought him some time.
Igor Tudor says new manager will not fix Tottenham’s problems
Speaking ahead of his side’s clash against Liverpool, Tudor was adamant that a new head coach would not fix the team’s issues.
He suggested that while people want a managerial change to inject some hope into the situation, there is no guarantee that a newcomer will be able to arrest the team’s slide.
When asked about the speculation over his future, Tudor told Sky Sports: “People think a new coach will come in and things will change and the problems will resolve. It makes me laugh. When people want a new coach, it’s a new hope.
“People always want new hope that things will change but the reality is totally diffierent. The reality is not that. In this world where everyone has an opinion, you can never win. But as coaches we have to focus on what we can change. We need to stay calm and believe in ourselves.”
Tudor is confident that he can save Spurs despite frustrations
The interim Tottenham boss has confessed that the problems at the club are bigger than he thought, and admitted that the setbacks, such as the injuries and red cards, have been frustrating to deal with.
However, he remains confident in his ability to turn things around and guide the club to safety.
Tudor added: “I don’t feel good because we don’t have results. The problems are bigger than I was thinking. There are a mix of emotions. I still have a will and a confidence to try and change things, but the problems are always coming back from nowhere like a red card or what happened in the last game [against Atletico Madrid].
“Everything you work on and prepare is gone, and it is nothing about you as a coach, which gives you a bit of frustration. In other ways, I see the guys and they want to change things. It’s not easy for them, they are young guys who recognise the difficult moment. I need to find a strength in what I am doing and my job is to help the players.”
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