Tottenham Relegation Crisis Deepens as Igor Tudor Poised to Exit; Spurs Warned Adi Hütter Appointment Would Be ‘Huge Mistake’

Tottenham are warned against hiring Adi Hütter as Igor Tudor exits; experts urge Spurs to move for Roberto De Zerbi to avoid Premier League relegation.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 27, 2026, 6:15 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Football365

The Collapse of the Tudor Interim Experiment Tottenham’s gamble on Igor Tudor appears to have reached a premature and somber end. Tudor, who took over following the dismissal of the previous permanent manager earlier this year, is expected to leave by mutual consent after a dismal run that has left Spurs fighting for Premier League survival. Beyond the on-field struggles—highlighted by a singular point in his five matches in charge—Tudor is reportedly ready to step away due to the recent passing of his father. The vacancy leaves Tottenham in a desperate position, searching for a "firefighter" to navigate the final seven matches of a season that has seen the North London club fall into an unthinkable relegation battle.

The Adi Hütter Dilemma: High Pedigree, Low Experience Austrian coach Adi Hütter has emerged as the primary target for the short-term vacancy, with reports from France confirming that concrete talks are already underway. Hütter boasts a respected resume with successful stints at Red Bull Salzburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Monaco. However, critics point out that like Tudor, Hütter has zero experience in the Premier League. Former Everton chief Keith Wyness has publicly slammed the potential appointment, calling it a "huge mistake" and noting that Spurs cannot afford another "left-field" experiment while sitting dangerously close to the bottom three.

The De Zerbi Solution vs. Summer Ambitions The internal divide at Tottenham centers on whether to hire another temporary fix or to aggressively pursue their top summer targets now. Roberto De Zerbi and a returning Mauricio Pochettino are the "elite" options favored for the long term, but both are reportedly hesitant to take the reins mid-crisis. Analysts argue that Spurs should offer De Zerbi an immediate contract with a "break clause" should the club fail to stay up. The logic is that an elite tactical mind like De Zerbi provides a "far superior" chance of survival than a rotating cast of interim coaches, even if the Italian prefers a fresh start in the summer.

The 'Old Guard' Alternatives: Keane, Hughton, and Sherwood With the board split, a faction of officials is pushing for a "club man" who understands the unique pressure of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Robbie Keane, currently impressing at Ferencváros, is a popular choice among fans, as are former managers Chris Hughton and Tim Sherwood. Ry...