Tudor, a two-time Serie A champion as a player with Juventus, is getting first-hand experience of how Spurs have been a team of great contrasts this season, struggling domestically but progressing nicely in the Champions League with a two-legged tie against Atletico Madrid in the last 16 to come.
A second-half capitulation saw Tottenham lose 4-1 at home against leaders Arsenal in Tudor’s first game, but the manner of their loss at Craven Cottage may be more worrying.
“We want our Tottenham back” was one of the chants from those Spurs supporters, on another miserable day for them.
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Joe Hart, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, summed up the feelings and said: “It is serious, really serious.
“With 28 games played now, they’re looking at the table with 29 points on the board.
“That is the only thing their focus can be on this season. Obviously, they have got the Champions League to enjoy, but when it comes to the league it is about amassing as many points as possible.”
For Tudor and Tottenham, 10 league games remain, starting with Crystal Palace at home on Thursday, before the first of their two European ties with Atletico.
“We need to forget this game and focus on training,” added Tudor. “We need to stay calm, believe in what we are dong in training, and get out, staying all together.
“The problems are more complex [than attitude and commitment] second half was better, but the first half was not enough.
“There are problems here, big problems.”
