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Igor Tudor Under Fire After Kinsky Disaster in Champions League

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Antonin Kinsky's Champions League debut turned into a nightmare as Tottenham suffered a 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old goalkeeper slipped twice in his 17-minute cameo, allowing Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez to score easily. His horror show has intensified scrutiny on interim head coach Igor Tudor, who gambled on the inexperienced keeper.

Tudor's decision to start Kinsky - who had only two Carabao Cup appearances since joining in January 2025 - backfired spectacularly. The Italian coach quickly replaced him with Guglielmo Vicario, but his handling of the situation drew criticism. Sky Sports analysts noted Tudor's lack of support for Kinsky, failing to offer even a word of encouragement as he walked past the devastated keeper.

The defeat leaves Spurs with four losses in four games under Tudor, conceding 14 goals while scoring just four. With mounting pressure and questions about his leadership, Tudor faces an uncertain future at the club. The return leg against Atletico next week now appears a formality, while attention shifts to Sunday's Premier League trip to Liverpool.