Wayne Rooney has launched a scathing attack on Tottenham Hotspur's squad, describing them as a 'disgrace' as the club battles to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Spurs currently sit 16th in the table, just one point above the drop zone with nine matches remaining.
The north London side have endured a dismal campaign, losing 14 of their 29 league fixtures. Thomas Frank was dismissed last month and replaced by Igor Tudor on a caretaker basis until the end of the season. However, Tudor has lost all four matches in charge, including three in the Premier League and a 5-2 Champions League thrashing by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Rooney did not hold back. 'The players need to look at themselves, because I think they’ve been an absolute disgrace,' he said. 'The performances, the attitude, the lack of desire, the lack of fight, the lack of anything in them. I was watching the Crystal Palace game, and I really felt sorry for Tottenham fans. They’re not even angry anymore, they’re just disappointed and sad.'
Speculation continues over Tudor's future, with former Everton and Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche among the candidates touted. Despite the rumours, Tudor is expected to remain in charge for Sunday's trip to Liverpool before the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico, where they must overturn a three-goal deficit.
