Tottenham is plunging uncontrollably towards a disaster. The risk of relegation from the Premier League is no longer a distant prospect, and at this point in the season, their biggest hope is probably just that football can always change very quickly.
Some key players of the team are still in the process of recovering from injuries to prepare for the final stage of the season. However, as the current situation is getting worse, those returns may be too late to help Spurs reverse the situation.
The decision to appoint Igor Tudor as interim coach to replace Thomas Frank is being seen as a mistake. This idea was originally proposed by former sports co-director Fabio Paratici from last fall, during the final stage of his term at Tottenham before moving to Fiorentina.
However, the plan will only be implemented in February this year - the time when Tottenham's season has fallen into a dangerous situation. At that time, the London team is not only worried about missing the European Cup spot, but also faces the risk of relegation.
Spurs' form since Tudor took over has even made the situation worse. With the current rate of decline, the possibility of the Croatian strategist staying until the end of his contract in June is also questioned.
If they can change, Tottenham should consider looking for a new coach who can restore the team's spirit. Tudor's appearance seems to have reduced the remaining confidence in the dressing room.
The biggest problem is that not many candidates are willing to take the lead of Tottenham in the current context. The job at Spurs at this time is seen as an impossible task, as the team is sliding downhill and the pressure is increasing.
It's hard to believe that just a few months ago, Tottenham was still ranked by Deloitte and UEFA as the ninth most valuable club in Europe. But now, their position in the Premier League is seriously threatened.
If Tottenham can successfully stay in the league, they still have a way to rebuild. And the name that many people think of first is probably Mauricio Pochettino - who once brought Spurs to the Champions League final and built the foundation for the team's success in the past.
In the current context, picking up the phone and calling Pochettino may be the most reasonable step if Tottenham wants to start over.
Since Pochettino left Tottenham in 2019, his successors seem to have gone through the most difficult period of their careers working at the London club.
In the context of increasing pressure, Tottenham's leadership still has a few cards in terms of image and media to appease fans. And the name that can create the strongest change is Pochettino.
The Argentine strategist is not only the favorite choice of Spurs fans, but at this time, he may also be a rare capable candidate willing to take on this challenging job.
Even the prospect of leading Tottenham in the Championship may not discourage Pochettino. This makes the possibility of reunion even more realistic.
If Tottenham wants to send a signal that they are really serious about reforming, bringing Pochettino back needs to be accompanied by changes at the top. The departure of Technical Director Johan Lange, even former Arsenal leader Vinai Venkatesham, could be the starting point for the restructuring process that the club is in great need of.
Pochettino's return is also likely to be received by fans with greater patience and sympathy than any other coach.
