Igor Tudor's interim reign at Tottenham Hotspur begins with a massive challenge: keeping the club in the Premier League. After a dismal run that left the north London derby trophy drought at 11 years, Tudor faces a squad decimated by injuries, losing nine players last month. His first task is to deliver a performance in the upcoming north London derby against Arsenal that silences critics and provides a platform. Spurs' only home win in 2026 came against Brentford on December 6, highlighting the dire need to reignite the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium atmosphere.

Tudor must also navigate the Champions League while managing a threadbare squad, a situation exacerbated by the winter transfer window's lack of activity. Conor Gallagher's £34.7m arrival offers hope but doesn't immediately solve the fitness crisis. Tim Sherwood starkly stated Tudor needs to win 90% of his Premier League games to be considered for the permanent role. Tudor's ability to unite the fans and manage player availability in this demanding fixture list will be crucial tests in his final months at the club.