Tottenham is struggling to stay in the league
Igor Tudor only has 11 rounds left in the Premier League to save Tottenham Hotspur from relegation prospects. It sounds unbelievable for a team of Spurs' level, but that is the harsh reality that Tottenham's leadership and fans are forced to face.
The heavy defeat against Arsenal leaves Tottenham only 4 points ahead of West Ham United - the team currently ranked third in the relegation group. More worryingly, West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United have all shown signs of recovery in recent weeks.
Meanwhile, Spurs still do not know the taste of victory in the Premier League in 2026 and the lack of sharpness in attack does not bring much hope for an early breakthrough.
The upcoming schedule continues to test the bravery of Tudor's team. They will have to play away at Fulham - a city team that is in high form - before returning home to welcome Crystal Palace on March 5.
Palace is also in the group of 5 teams struggling to stay in the league with Spurs, West Ham, Leeds and Forest. The performance of the South London representative is not better than Tottenham, and the future of coach Oliver Glasner is still a big question mark.
Tottenham still has a chance to decide for themselves. But when the team has not won a single match since December, lacks classy players and cannot show the necessary fighting spirit, the risk of sliding down is completely real.
Denying the reality at this time could push Spurs to the boundary once considered unimaginable - a survival battle in the highest league in England.
Tottenham fans can still trust Tudor
Less than 30 minutes after the opening whistle, Tottenham fans chanted "Igor Tudor's blue and white army". In the context that the team is sinking into crisis, it is at least a positive sign for the new captain in the stormy debut match.
The dissatisfaction of fans beforehand was one of the reasons pushing Thomas Frank to leave his position after only half a season in charge. Although the initial leadership did not want to make a decision to change coaches, a series of poor results and a wave of protests from the stands ultimately forced them to act.
It is too early to give a comprehensive assessment of Tudor, but it is easy to see that he has received initial support from the stands - something that his predecessor did not have. That can be seen as an important foundation for the Croatian strategist to begin his rebuilding journey at Tottenham Hotspur.
Tudor's appointment once caused much skepticism, especially when he left Lazio and before that the time working at Juventus was not really complete. However, the fierce fighting spirit and desire that Spurs players showed right from the first minutes of the match showed a clear mark from his way of inspiring and managing the dressing room.
The final result may not meet expectations, and Tottenham still has a long way to go. But at least, in this uncertain time, Tudor has won the first important thing - the trust from fans.
