Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the appointment of a new head coach, with reports indicating that Igor Tudor has agreed to a short-term contract.
Spurs find themselves battling near the bottom of the table and urgently need to collect points, hoping the Croatian can spark an immediate improvement.
Tudor brings extensive European experience, most recently managing Juventus. The 47-year-old is well known for favouring a 3-4-2-1 formation — a system that could suit Tottenham’s current injury-hit squad.
How Tottenham could line up in a 3-4-2-1 system
Tudor’s preferred setup requires three available centre-backs. With Cristian Romero suspended and Kevin Danso sidelined through injury, options are limited at the back.
That could see Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin and João Palhinha form the back three until Romero returns.
Wing-backs are also central to the system. Pedro Porro and Djed Spence have both operated in those roles previously, but with Porro injured, Souza could slot in on the left while Spence occupies the right flank.
In midfield, Conor Gallagher and Archie Gray appear the most likely starters, with Palhinha and Yves Bissouma providing depth.
Further forward, Xavi Simons and Pape Matar Sarr could operate behind the central striker, while Dominic Solanke leads the line.
Predicted XI
Guglielmo Vicario; João Palhinha, Radu Dragusin, Micky van de Ven; Djed Spence, Archie Gray, Conor Gallagher, Souza; Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr; Dominic Solanke.
