4-2-3-1 top target wants to replace Tudor

It is a well-known fact that certain clubs are not relegated in the Premier League. For example, the Big Six, and Everton as well.

But Tottenham Hotspur can no longer claim to be part of the top flight’s elite group. Last season, Ange Postecoglou’s side finished in 17th place, although they were far from effectively in danger of being relegated.

But with the 2025/26 business month just around the corner, the prospect of falling to the second tier after 48 years at the top of the British pyramid looks painfully real. Spurs sit 16th, just one point ahead of Nottingham Forest and West Ham United, with both teams in favorable positions.

Although he has only been in charge of three games, the belief that Tudor is capable of turning things around is no longer there.

Spurs already considering firing Tudor

When Thomas Frank was sacked last month, Tottenham must have thought things couldn’t get any worse, but they did. Concerns about relegation have only increased under Tudor’s leadership.

Sporting director Johan Lange has made a number of questionable decisions in recent years, but changes may need to be made if Tottenham are to avoid imminent relegation.

According to TEAMtalk, Tudor’s dismissal is a very real possibility and the 47-year-old Croatian was drafted as a no-nonsense appointment to solve the problem. That may have backfired.

The paper says Tottenham could move to appoint Robbie Keane if the push is strong, with Ferencvaros said to be attracted to the idea of ​​returning to north London as manager despite his growing reputation in Europe.

Kean is comfortable in Hungary and is doing a great job developing his potential as a young manager. If Spurs go ahead with this, it would mean ENIC Group would have to change their plans as Keane would want the job on a permanent basis. But tough times call for drastic measures.

Why Keane is perfect for Spurs

Tottenham are trying to fend off the threat of relegation by appointing a tough-faced manager who is good at crisis management. It’s always a gamble and so far Tudor’s strange tactics and coaching methods have not gelled with the London team.

Keane, who has played a number of games as Tottenham’s striker, will be a left-field pick, but he won’t be as unexpected as Tudor. As it turns out, the Republic of Ireland legend understands that, and in that respect he could be Spurs’ Michael Carrick, who sparked Manchester United’s turnaround after the turmoil of Ruben Amorim’s tenure.

It remains to be seen whether Carrick wins the full-time job at Old Trafford, but there is little doubt that the Red Devils do not regret their decision to appoint him in January, despite Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann being among the candidates.

Of course, Carrick once offered Tottenham a trade, but Keane has deeper connections than that and the fact that he is motivated to take the Lilywhites forward suggests he is the right man for the job and may rekindle a lost culture and identity.

The key factor is the fact that Keane is implementing a 4-2-3-1 formation. That structure will be more familiar and will likely allow many of these players to return to some form.

The former striker will bring an avant-garde and interesting style and no one can say he doesn’t understand Tottenham and the fan base. he understands it What you dare to do is do it.

Keane is inexperienced, but prefers entertaining football, without abandoning proper pragmatism. Tottenham are running out of options this season, but this could be the way forward.