Tottenham's interim manager Igor Tudor has delivered a stark message to his players as the club faces a dire relegation battle, telling them they can either "cry or fight" to turn around their fortunes. The Croatian coach, appointed on 14 February to replace Thomas Frank, has overseen four consecutive defeats including three in the Premier League.

Spurs now sit just one point above the relegation zone heading into Sunday's crucial match against Liverpool at Anfield. The club's season hit rock bottom during Tuesday's 5-2 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid, where they trailed 4-0 after just 22 minutes. This followed a run of six straight defeats across all competitions, with their last Premier League win coming on 28 December.

The pressure on Tudor is mounting, with Tottenham owner ENIC saying the executive team will decide his future. Despite the mounting crisis, Tudor remains defiant, insisting the players and staff must take responsibility rather than playing the victim. His message emphasizes personal accountability as Spurs face their first potential relegation since 1977, with the manager believing adversity can forge stronger characters if his squad chooses to fight rather than fold.