Tudor managed just one draw, against Liverpool, from those five matches and his exit places greater scrutiny on Vinai Venkatesham, the Spurs chief executive, and sporting director Johan Lange, who were responsible for his temporary appointment after sacking Thomas Frank.
Venkatesham was targeted by angry Tottenham supporters near the directors’ box during the Forest defeat. He recently laid the club’s deep-rooted problems at the feet of Daniel Levy, the club’s former chairman, at a fan advisory board meeting.
Last Monday, Tottenham posted a message of condolence to Tudor on the club’s social media channels that read: “Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Igor Tudor’s father, Mario. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Igor and his family during this incredibly difficult time.”
As reported by Telegraph Sport, Roberto De Zerbi is open to taking the permanent Tottenham job if the club can remain in the Premier League. Another long-term option, Mauricio Pochettino, is committed to the United States national team until the end of this summer’s World Cup.