Who Are the Top 3 Candidates to Replace Igor Tudor as Tottenham Manager?

Tottenham Hotspur hierarchy is facing increasing pressure from fans to orchestrate a quick turnaround this season. The UEFA Europa League holders now sit only one point above the relegation zone under interim coach Igor Tudor in the EPL. The calls for Igor Tudor sack have only grown as the Croatian remains winless in his first five games in charge of Spurs.

Tudor, who was brought in on an interim basis following the sacking of former head coach Thomas Frank, has struggled to get a tune out of a demoralised and depleted Tottenham squad. The first team missed 12 players for the recent spirited draw at Anfield away from home against Liverpool; however, the performances have also further amplified the calls for Igor Tudor replacement in recent weeks.

Top 3 Contenders To Replace Igor Tudor As Tottenham Manager

The following three managers will be high on the club's shortlist for taking the first team coaching for the remaining games this term and possibly into the summer and beyond.

Ryan Mason

A coach who has recently worked with some players in the Tottenham squad and is capable of rejuvenating the squad morale is former assistant coach and ex-Spurs player Ryan Mason. The 34-year-old has plenty of experience working in the EPL and also served as an assistant under multiple Tottenham head coaches, like Ange Postecoglou and one of the best managers, Antonio Conte, in the past.

Mason has a huge advantage of being familiar with most of the players in the squad, so he could have a lasting impact as the Spurs look to move farther away from the relegation zone this season. He has also worked with the youth setup at the club and could effectively integrate those players into the starting XI in case injuries continue to persist within the squad.

Robbie Keane

The former Tottenham attacker, who is currently the head coach of Ferencvaros in the Hungarian top division, could be a great interim option for the job. As a player, Keane has a great history with the club, and his appointment will be welcomed by fans as it would mark the return of one of the club's legends.

The 45-year-old Irishman has experience in understanding the current iteration of one of the best leagues in the world, EPL, as an assistant coach at Leeds United in the recent past. So, the adaptation period should not be an issue for Keane, and with the club having a history of giving former players like Tim Sherwood and Ryan Mason opportunities, he could be their guy.

Roberto De Zerbi

One of the biggest free agent names available in the coaching space, De Zerbi can also be a potential solution for the club if they are planning to survive and look beyond this season. A manager with a proven track record for success at clubs like Olympique Marseille and Brighton in the past, De Zerbi has the pedigree to demand the respect of the dressing room.

The potential acquisition of Roberto De Zerbi could signal the club's desire to maintain a long-term vision in the scenario that they believe he will be roped in and can produce instant results.