“Igor Tudor may be dismissed as Tottenham meets with players.”

The crisis at Tottenham seems never-ending, and after a humiliating 5-2 defeat to Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League, the situation for interim manager Igor Tudor has become untenable. The match, held at the Riyadh Air Metropolitan, exposed the team’s glaring deficiencies and Tudor’s lack of leadership, as he now faces the prospect of being dismissed even before the crucial clash against Liverpool scheduled for this Sunday.

The match started devastatingly for the Spurs, who quickly found themselves trailing 3-0, capitalizing on the mistakes of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky. Tudor’s decision to place Kinsky between the posts in such an important game was questioned, especially after he chose to substitute him following the third goal conceded. The game ended with Tottenham conceding two more goals, resulting in yet another defeat for a manager who has yet to secure a victory in his four matches in charge of the team.

Reports indicate that Tottenham’s management is seriously considering the dismissal of Tudor, with a meeting scheduled between the club’s hierarchy and the players to discuss the coach’s future. If the situation does not improve, the Spurs could find themselves exiting the Champions League and, more worryingly, fighting against relegation in the Premier League, where they currently sit just one point above the drop zone.

Criticism has quickly emerged, with former Tottenham player Jamie O’Hara not holding back. In explosive comments on talkSPORT, O’Hara did not hesitate to label Tudor as “a fraud,” referring to the team’s situation as “nothing short of a disgrace.” In his analysis, O’Hara expressed his discontent, stating: “I am absolutely ashamed to be a Spurs fan. The manager is a fraud. We need to sack him, even at halftime. It’s a disgraceful performance from the players.”

O’Hara also criticized Tudor’s tactical choices, considering the 3-4-3 formation used against Atlético to be unacceptable and that the idea of experimenting during the Champions League is simply absurd. “You can’t experiment in games like this. He chose Kinsky and everyone feels sorry for him. But he is a professional, he can’t fail like this,” exclaimed O’Hara, who seems to have completely lost faith in the team.

O’Hara’s indignation continued, stating that the situation could have been even worse, with a potential 9-0 defeat being a real possibility. He urged the club’s management to act quickly to dismiss Tudor, insinuating that he himself could do a better job leading the team. “The players don’t want to be there, they don’t want to play for this manager. It’s an absolute disaster. This club is finished,” he concluded.

With pressure mounting and fans losing patience, Tottenham’s management faces a critical decision. The question now hanging in the air is: will Tudor be able to turn the situation around before it’s too late, or will the club have to seek a new direction once again? The answer to this question could determine not only Tudor’s future but also Tottenham’s fate this season.