Tottenham Hotspur boss Igor Tudor speaks out on Tottenham exit, following questions after third straight defeat

Tottenham Hotspur interim manager Igor Tudor has refused to speculate on his future after a third consecutive defeat left the club hovering one point above the Premier League relegation zone.

Tudor, appointed until the end of the season after Thomas Frank was dismissed last month, has overseen losses to Arsenal (4-1), Fulham (2-1) and, most recently, Crystal Palace. Spurs led Palace after 34 minutes on Thursday night but ended the first half 3-1 down and a man short, deepening fears of a relegation battle.

When asked whether he expects to be sacked, the Croatian said: “I don't think in that direction. I have my job to do and that's all.” Pressed on whether he will still be in the dugout for Tuesday’s Champions League round-of-16 first leg at Atlético Madrid, Tudor replied: “No comment on that question.”

Tottenham have called a routine pre-match press conference for Monday, ensuring further scrutiny of the 46-year-old. Spurs visit Liverpool next weekend before back-to-back ties against Atlético and a pivotal relegation six-pointer with Nottingham Forest, who sit just one point behind them on goal difference.