Tottenham Hotspur turned to Igor Tudor in urgent circumstances after Thomas Frank was dismissed, asking the Croatian to steady the club and steer them away from relegation danger until the end of the season. However, that task is proving tougher than initially expected.
Results have not provided the clarity Spurs hoped for. A late draw at Anfield offered a rare positive moment, especially given the context and opposition. That being followed by victory, in the match at least, over Atletico Madrid provides hope.
Still, it has not been enough to shift the wider mood around the club. There remains a sense that performances are fragile, and the team is still searching for consistency at both ends of the pitch.
That uncertainty is now reflected off the pitch as well. Tudor’s position, initially framed as a short-term solution, appears increasingly delicate. There is growing noise around a lack of full confidence from both sections of the fanbase and within the club’s hierarchy.
While no final decision has been made, the feeling is that Tottenham are already preparing for multiple scenarios.
Planning for next season
With that in mind, Spurs have started to gather information on potential managerial options ahead of the summer. According to Rudy Galetti, Adi Hütter is one of the names under consideration and initial contact has been made.
The Austrian coach, who most recently managed AS Monaco, has built a reputation for structured, high-intensity football. His teams often press aggressively and look to transition quickly, something that could appeal to Tottenham given their current need for identity and direction.
Importantly, this is not being framed as a reactionary move. Instead, it reflects a broader internal process. Tottenham are assessing whether to continue with Tudor beyond this season or make a clean break once the campaign ends. Hütter is being evaluated within that context rather than as an immediate replacement.
Profile suggests familiar approach for Spurs
Hütter’s profile would not represent a complete stylistic reset. In many ways, his approach shares similarities with Ange Postecoglou, who preceded Thomas Frank and helped shape expectations around proactive football at Tottenham.
The Austrian favours aggressive pressing, vertical transitions and attacking freedom. That often leads to high-tempo matches and strong attacking output. At Eintracht Frankfurt, for example, his front line thrived in open games, while at Monaco he quickly built a side capable of finishing second in Ligue 1 in 2023-24.
He also has a track record of developing players and improving attacking numbers without relying on elite-level squads. That could suit Tottenham, especially given their need to extract more from existing options rather than rely solely on major spending.
However, there are trade-offs. Hütter’s teams can be exposed defensively, particularly when the press is broken. In addition, consistency has sometimes been an issue across full seasons. His time at Borussia Mönchengladbach showed how quickly momentum can swing when results dip.
In short, this is a coach who brings intensity and identity, but also a degree of risk. That balance may appeal to Spurs if they decide that rediscovering an attacking edge is a priority.
What happens next for Spurs and Tudor
For now, Tudor remains in charge and focused on the immediate objective – keeping Tottenham clear of serious trouble. That short-term mission still defines his tenure.
However, planning for the future is clearly underway. Spurs are not waiting for the end of the season to map out their next steps. As a result, names like Hütter entering the conversation suggest the club are already shaping their next managerial cycle.
Much will depend on results in the coming weeks. If performances stabilise, Tudor may yet strengthen his case. If not, Tottenham’s early groundwork could accelerate into a decisive change once the season concludes.
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