Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor has admitted his team should feel “angry and disappointed” after their latest Premier League defeat, insisting he will not accept the club’s current situation.
Spurs’ difficult season continued with a 2-1 loss away to Fulham, extending their run to four consecutive league defeats. The result has left Tottenham hovering just four points above the relegation zone ahead of a crucial match against Crystal Palace.
Tudor, who replaced Thomas Frank on an interim basis until the end of the season, acknowledged the frustration inside the squad as results continue to slip.
Igor Tudor demands reaction from Tottenham players
Speaking ahead of the Crystal Palace clash, the Tottenham manager made clear that disappointment should be expected following such a performance.
“We need to be angry and disappointed. I won’t be the guy who says everything is perfect, smiles and acts like nothing has happened. It’s about sending a message to everyone that I do not accept the situation.” — Igor Tudor
Tudor’s first two matches in charge have ended in defeats against Arsenal and Fulham, following losses to Manchester United and Newcastle United before his arrival.
Despite the poor run, the Croatian coach believes the team has responded well in training ahead of the next fixture.
“We had a good but short period to prepare for this next game and I have seen the guys react really well. We need to be optimistic about tomorrow’s game. We play at home against a good team, but we’re in our stadium and in front of our fans.” — Igor Tudor
Tottenham form increasing relegation concerns
Tottenham’s recent run has significantly increased pressure around the club. They have now gone ten Premier League matches without a victory, with their last league win coming earlier in the season against Crystal Palace.
Home performances have been particularly concerning. Spurs have won just two matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the campaign and currently rank 19th in the league based solely on home results.
Having followed Tottenham’s season closely, the team’s defensive fragility and lack of attacking consistency have been recurring issues. However, it remains too early to determine whether Tudor’s appointment will produce an immediate turnaround.
Crystal Palace fixture offers opportunity for response
Despite the pressure surrounding the upcoming match, Tudor rejected the suggestion that the Palace clash should be considered a must-win game.
“No, there is no must-win game. We need to approach all the games in the right way and do the best that we can do. Thinking like that doesn’t bring you anything.” — Igor Tudor
The manager instead emphasised preparation and mentality as Tottenham look to stabilise their league position.
Key Insights
- Tottenham have lost four consecutive Premier League matches.
- Igor Tudor replaced Thomas Frank as interim head coach.
- Spurs are only four points above the relegation zone.
- The team has gone ten league games without a victory.
- Tottenham face Crystal Palace on 5 March 2026.
What’s Next?
Tottenham host Crystal Palace on 5 March in a fixture that could prove pivotal in the battle to avoid relegation. A positive result would ease immediate pressure, while another defeat could see the gap to the bottom three shrink further depending on other results.
Following the Palace match, Spurs face a demanding run of fixtures that may shape the remainder of their season.
Can Tottenham finally end their winless run against Crystal Palace?
1 Comment (last comment by JamesLove)
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By JamesLove 4 Mar 2026 15:51
I am not a Spurs fan but there’s no one really enjoying this right? Not even an Arsenal fan I recon.
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