Tottenham manager Igor Tudor is under mounting pressure after his side's humiliating 5-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The loss, which saw Spurs concede four goals in the first 22 minutes, marks Tudor's fourth consecutive defeat since taking over from Thomas Frank. His decision to substitute goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes has drawn widespread criticism.
Kinsky, who joined Tottenham in January 2025, was at fault for several goals before being replaced by Guglielmo Vicario. Tudor did not acknowledge the young keeper as he left the pitch, a move that pundits described as poor man-management. Ally McCoist told TNT Sports that the substitution could 'finish' Kinsky's Tottenham career, while former Spurs goalkeeper Joe Hart called Tudor's reaction 'flabbergasting'.
The defeat leaves Tottenham with a mountain to climb in the second leg, but Tudor has prioritised Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield. The club's slide has continued long before Tudor's arrival, and with no wins in four games, his position appears increasingly precarious.
