The interim head coach is hoping to have an immediate impression on this struggling Spurs aspect
Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor has given his first interview since taking cost of the membership, protecting how he expects his workforce to play, in addition to his expectations as he takes over from Thomas Frank with the membership languishing in sixteenth within the Premier League.
Talking in a brief video launched on social media, the 47-year-old claimed that he needs his gamers to play on the entrance foot, a mentality that was lacking underneath the previous Danish head coach.
“I wish to be constructive, I wish to play offensive soccer. That’s my first aim. I like to attain targets however in the identical means, for positive, you want to give organisation in defence, give the clear construction of what you need to play. I consider that type is extra necessary than the system, after all.”
He additionally acknowledged the present harm scenario at Spurs and instructed his tactical setup could must adapt to suit the gamers he has out there.
“The scenario right here is just not simple as a result of we’ve loads of gamers injured so we have to discover the most effective system that fits the gamers out there. Perhaps this will sound unusual however I consider that the factor we must be centered on is coaching.
“I’m coming right here realizing the scenario is just not simple. There isn’t any time to search out excuses, that’s what I mentioned from the primary day, every of us, every of the gamers wants to present one thing as a result of the place of the membership at this second is just not what anybody can anticipate.
“Each fan of Tottenham can’t settle for the scenario. We’re conscious of that however it’s not sufficient to only bear in mind. We are able to’t use excuses.”
The Croatian described his appointment as each a problem and an honour, whereas stressing his focus stays on bettering performances on the pitch.
“Large problem for me, massive honour to be right here and I’m very comfortable. In the identical means I don’t assume an excessive amount of about myself as a result of I’m centered on work to do.”
“Wherever you go it’s all the time about your relationship with the gamers, with the workforce, with the city. There are many similarities. So it’s a actual privilege to be right here.
“The primary precedence is to present all the things the workforce wants in these moments. The workforce wants, to begin with, to get some confidence, to get some braveness but in addition in the identical means, the concrete issues on the pitch.”
Tudor additionally confirmed he already is aware of a number of members of the squad from earlier spells in administration.
“I do know some gamers. I’ve additionally been teaching with Dejan and Rodrigo. Sadly they don’t seem to be out there to play however they’re within the dressing room.”
Spurs’ first activity underneath Tudor doesn’t get a lot harder, a North London derby conflict with Arsenal.
The Gunners are main the standings, with their eye on a primary title since 2004. Tudor and Spurs would love nothing greater than to derail that title bid, and get their very own season again on observe on the similar time.
