Former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov's previous comments on Igor Tudor have revealed what supporters can expect from their new manager, with many fans unsure of what he will bring, considering his lack of experience in the Premier League.
Tudor was appointed earlier this month on a deal until the end of the season, and he'll be tasked with guiding Spurs away from the relegation zone. Thomas Frank's tenure was a disaster, looking at the league table, and with the threat of relegation looking more serious as the weeks went on, Tottenham were forced to make a change.
It's going to be an interesting start for Tudor, and it doesn't get any more difficult than his first game on Sunday. Spurs face their north London rivals in the Premier League, attempting to dent the Gunners' title hopes.
Berbatov Gives Tudor Insight for Tottenham Fans
Dimitar Berbatov
Dimitar Berbatov
Tudor has managed a handful of former Tottenham players during his career, but not too many. One notable star he's worked with previously is former striker Berbatov, with the duo spending time together at PAOK in Greece.
Around three months after Tudor was appointed, Berbatov was interviewed about his time at PAOK, and was asked about Tudor's management style. In response, the Bulgarian striker said:
"He is hungry to work and it shows in his approach to the tasks at hand, in the way he conducts training sessions. His method feels close to the typical Italian style of coaching. That is only natural when you consider he played for Juventus for a long time."
Spurs fans might be interested to hear about Tudor's style being 'typical Italian', especially considering Antonio Conte was at the helm not too long ago.
Tudor certainly plays a similar three-at-the-back system to Conte, but whether that is a good thing or not is up to Spurs fans to decide.
Tudor Has Faced Tottenham in the Past
Richarlison celebrating after scoring for Tottenham Hotspur
Tudor has went up against Spurs in the past, losing both of his encounters against the north London side. Spurs and Marseille went head-to-head in 2022 in the Champions League, with Spurs winning both games in the group stage.
That could be a benefit for Richarlison, with the Brazilian striker scoring twice in one of the games where Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory. The former Everton man headed home a brace for Spurs, and Tudor will have undoubtedly been impressed by what he saw.
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Igor Tudor's Style Explained
Former Juventus coach Igor Tudor staring
With some Tottenham supporters still unaware of what to expect from Tudor's style of play, we asked ChatGPT to give us a breakdown on what we've seen from him in the past.
Vertical, aggressive football: Tudor prioritises fast progression, direct passing lanes and early forward runs rather than sterile possession. His teams look to attack quickly after regains and sustain pressure in the opposition half.
Man-oriented pressing: Strong influence from high-intensity, man-to-man defensive schemes. His sides press high, defend on the front foot and commit numbers to duels across the pitch.
Back-three structure with width: Frequently deploys a 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2, using wing-backs to provide width while inside forwards operate between the lines, creating overloads centrally and aggressive counter-pressing platforms.