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Spurs must shed 'bad habits' and 'become serious', says Tudor
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Spurs must shed 'bad habits' and 'become serious', says Tudor

#Tottenham Hotspur #Igor Tudor #Arsenal #Premier League #Relegation #North London derby #Bad habits #Mental sharpness

📌 Key Takeaways

  • Tudor calls on Tottenham to shed 'bad habits' and become 'serious'
  • Tottenham remains the only Premier League team without a win in 2026
  • The team sits just four points above the relegation zone
  • Tudor believes the players have quality but need mental and physical improvement

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Tottenham Hotspur head coach Igor Tudor has called on his relegation-threatened side to shed their 'bad habits' and become 'serious' after witnessing his new team suffer a humiliating 4-1 home defeat to Arsenal in his first match in charge at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with the Croatian manager inheriting a squad that sits just four points above the Premier League relegation zone. The comprehensive defeat in the North London derby has plunged Tottenham further into trouble as they remain the only team in the Premier League to have not won a game in 2026, leaving Tudor with a significant challenge to save their season. 'I know the truth about this team, now I saw the truth. It's not nice, but it is how it is,' Tudor told Sky Sports, adding that while he believes the players have quality, they need to change their mentality and approach to matches. 'Nobody can tell me we don't have quality. But we need to change a mental switch and have this mental sharpness to be in the game from the first minutes and also the physicality to do this,' the former Juventus defender emphasized, noting that too many players lacked the required physical performance against their fierce rivals. With 11 games remaining to secure their Premier League status, Tudor stressed the need for a fundamental change in the team's habits and mentality, calling for players to 'look in the mirror' and demonstrate the seriousness required to compete at the highest level.

🏷️ Themes

Relegation battle, Management change, Team mentality

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Tottenham boss Igor Tudor delivers home truths after Arsenal thrashing: 'Become serious' and shed 'bad habits' Spurs were on the wrong end of yet another North London derby demolition against Arsenal which leaves them four points above the Premier League relegation zone and Igor Tudor delivered some home truths about the squad he has inherited after his first game in charge Sunday 22 February 2026 21:05, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Tottenham Hospur head coach Igor Tudor does not hold back on his side's performance after their 4-1 defeat at home to Arsenal but is convinced they will avoid relegation this season. Igor Tudor has called on relegation-threatened Tottenham to shed their "bad habits" and become "serious" after they were thrashed 4-1 at home to Arsenal in his first game in charge. Spurs' latest north London hammering has plunged them further into trouble as they sit four points above the bottom three and remain the only team in the Premier League to have not won a game in 2026. Tudor, who has been parachuted in to save Spurs' season, remains convinced they will stay up, but delivered some home truths about the squad he has inherited from Thomas Frank. Arsenal move five clear at top as Eze and Gyokeres torment Spurs Redknapp: Arsenal in different league to Spurs - and could be next season Tottenham news & transfers ⚪ | Spurs fixtures & scores Got Sky? Watch Tottenham games LIVE on your phone 📱 Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League clash between Tottenham and Arsenal. "I know the truth [about this team], now I saw the truth. It's not nice, but it is how it is," Tudor told Sky Sports. "Of course, I am confident [of survival]. I believe these are good players with bad habits. "Nobody can tell me we don't have quality. But we need to change a mental switch and have this mental sharpness to be in the game from the first minutes and also the physicality to do this. "To b...
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