Tottenham Weigh Interim Manager Options Amid Uncertainty

Spurs consider short-term fix as Tudor's future uncertain

Tottenham Hotspur explores interim manager options amid uncertainty over Igor Tudor's future and Roberto De Zerbi's availability.

Spurs consider short-term managerial fix, with De Zerbi and others in the mix, as relegation battle intensifies...

Igor Tudor's future at Tottenham remains uncertain after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Liverpool. The depleted Spurs squad held on for a point, keeping them one spot above the relegation zone.

Spurs' manager Igor Tudor has been under scrutiny, but this point might buy him some time. With key players missing, his tactical decisions were put to the test at Anfield.

Sources have confirmed that internal discussions about potential managerial candidates have been ongoing since the club’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

It may be that the Liverpool draw now gives Tudor a further stay of execution, but the situation is clouded and remains uncertain.

Various candidates have been considered and one intriguing option they have been looking at is Roberto De Zerbi, who has shown some interest in the Tottenham job but would likely seek a genuine long-term commitment.

At this stage, Spurs’ preference has been to appoint an interim manager to guide the team through to the end of the season.

If Tottenham navigates the relegation battle and makes it to the summer, the club might reconsider bringing back Mauricio Pochettino. That's seen as the ideal outcome by both the board and fans.

Pochettino's return is considered a dream scenario, given his past success with the team and lingering popularity among supporters.

De Zerbi's availability adds complexity to Spurs' search. The Italian's recent Marseille exit makes him a hot prospect, with Premier League experience at Brighton.

Highly regarded across European football, De Zerbi's a tempting option. But his desire for a long-term commitment might clash with Spurs' interim plans.

Convincing De Zerbi to take a short-term role until the end of the season could be tough. He's got other options, including a reported interest from Manchester United, who are considering him alongside Michael Carrick.

“I felt that the players believed, that was the key. An immense point here.”

Igor Tudor reflects on the 1-1 draw with Liverpool 💬 pic.twitter.com/ctMivBBB5O

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 15, 2026

Other names in the mix for Spurs include Ryan Mason, Harry Redknapp, Tim Sherwood, and Sean Dyche, though it's believed surprise names beyond those have also been discussed.

Spurs' draw at Liverpool might've bought Tudor some time. If they'd lost, the plan was to replace him early this week, but that's likely to change now.

Tudor's expected to continue in the job for now, but his position's still uncertain. Next up, Spurs face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, followed by a crucial Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.