Igor Tudor Faces Immediate Sack Threat Following Historic 4-Game Losing Streak; Romano Names Pochettino And De Zerbi As Potential Successors

Igor Tudor faces the sack at Tottenham after a record-breaking 4-game losing streak. Fabrizio Romano names Pochettino & De Zerbi as 2026 replacements.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 6:10 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Football365

The "Doomsday Scenario" in North London

Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to appoint Igor Tudor as an interim replacement for Thomas Frank has quickly devolved into a historic crisis. Following a humiliating 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Tudor has set a new, unenviable club record: he is the first manager in Spurs' history to lose each of his first four matches in charge. Even more alarming for the fanbase is that the club has now lost six consecutive matches across all competitions, leaving them just one point above the Premier League relegation zone. According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the situation is so "fluid" that Tudor could be relieved of his duties before the weekend.

The Kinsky Substitution and Player Discontent

Tudor’s tactical decisions have drawn fierce criticism from pundits and players alike. The most controversial moment of his short tenure occurred during the Atletico Madrid clash, when he started young goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky only to withdraw him in the 17th minute with Spurs trailing 3-0. Peter Schmeichel publicly accused Tudor of "killing" the young player's career, while reports in the Telegraph suggest the squad has lost all confidence in their interim leader. Kinsky reportedly stormed down the tunnel upon his substitution, highlighting a fractured relationship between the dugout and the dressing room.

Long-Term Succession: The Summer Shortlist

While Tudor remains scheduled to conduct the press conference ahead of the upcoming match against Liverpool, his long-term future at the club is non-existent. Romano has revealed that Tottenham’s plan for the summer remains fixed on a permanent appointment, with two names sitting at the top of the hierarchy: