The 2025-2026 season was once expected to be a turning point for Spurs to break through. The Europa League title is considered a springboard for greater successes for the "Roosters". But the price to pay is too high.
Coach Ange Postecoglou left, Thomas Frank was appointed, then Igor Tudor - constant changes but without bringing stability.
Spurs actually had a good start. They played on par with PSG in the European Super Cup, almost winning more titles. Victories against Man City and West Ham, along with a positive start in the Champions League, once brought much hope.
But a negative turning point appeared from the beginning of November last year. Home form began to become a big problem. Spurs could not maintain stability, even having to rely on a late equalizer against Wolves to avoid a series of alarming defeats.
The London derby with Chelsea was the time when many people realized the real problem. The lackluster performance caused confidence in Frank to collapse, and from there, Spurs could only decline.
It is not surprising that Frank was sacked. Tudor was brought in as a firefighter, but the situation did not improve at all. The 0-3 defeat to Nottingham Forest was the fifth defeat in 7 matches under him. "The Spurs" continuously succumbed to Arsenal, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Forest. These were all matches of a life-or-death nature.
The only victory against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League is not enough to save the situation. Spurs won the match, but still lost the whole battle.
With 7 remaining rounds, they are facing the abyss. The match against Forest should have been a turning point, after having positive signals from the draw with Liverpool and the victory over Atletico. But once again, Spurs show that the Premier League is a completely different story.
The contrast is clear. Tottenham has won all their home matches in European competitions, but in the Premier League, they have only won 2 home matches in the whole season. This achievement is among the worst in English football.
International holidays come at the right time, not to restore their form, but to let them look back at the alarming reality. Many years of ineffective management, unreasonable spending and wrong decisions are leaving consequences.
Changes at the top, from Daniel Levy to the new operating apparatus, have not brought positive signals. On the contrary, things have become even more chaotic. Tottenham's future at this time is a big question mark. If Tudor leaves, who will replace him? And more importantly, who can save the team from the current situation?
The 13-match winless streak in the Premier League - the longest in 91 years - has said it all. Spurs are almost without a foothold. They can still hope for the return of some key players. Mohammed Kudus can bring breakthroughs on the wing, while Rodrigo Bentancur adds experience in midfield. But those are just faint rays of hope.
The reality is that Spurs are sinking into a comprehensive crisis. As Postecoglou once said, every time he sees the light at the end of the tunnel, it is a train rushing in. At that time, at least he still has hope.
And now, for Spurs fans, the tunnel seems to have completely subsided into darkness, and the destination may be the Championship.
