AliousSunderland are set to resume their Premier League campaign with a high-stakes home fixture against Tottenham Hotspur following the international break — and the North London side could arrive at the Stadium of Light under new leadership.
Current interim boss Igor Tudor is reportedly edging towards an exit, with mounting pressure after a dismal run of results. The former Juventus and Croatia national football team defender stepped in after Thomas Frank departed last month, but has struggled to steady the ship at Tottenham Hotspur.
Tudor’s tenure began in disastrous fashion with a heavy defeat to rivals Arsenal, and things have failed to improve. Spurs remain winless in five league matches under his guidance, collecting just a single point — a draw away to Liverpool. Although there was a brief lift with a narrow European win over Atletico Madrid, it proved meaningless as elimination from the competition had already been sealed after a heavy first-leg defeat.
Any optimism quickly faded again when Spurs slumped to a damaging 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest, leaving them hovering just above the relegation zone.
According to reports, weeks of internal discussions have led to an expectation that Tudor will leave the club by mutual consent. There had reportedly been a prior agreement within the club hierarchy that another defeat — such as the one against Forest — would trigger a change. Compounding matters, Tudor is also said to be considering stepping away following the recent passing of his father.
Tottenham have already begun exploring replacements, with a shortlist featuring former AS Monaco manager Adi Hütter and ex-Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton.
Hughton, a familiar figure at Spurs, made over 300 appearances for the club during his playing days and later served in multiple coaching roles across 14 years. His managerial journey later took him to Newcastle, where he notably guided the Magpies to a memorable Tyne-Wear derby victory over Sunderland in 2010 — a result that still holds historical significance.
If Spurs proceed with the managerial change, the incoming boss could take charge for the first time in the crucial away fixture against Sunderland on April 12. The Black Cats will be eager to capitalize on Tottenham’s instability, both to deepen their opponent’s relegation worries and to strengthen their own push for a potential European finish.
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