At a press conference on the eve of the match against Liverpool in the English Premier League, coach Igor Tudor urged Tottenham Hotspur players to stop adopting a victim mentality and not to "cry" over hardships as the team struggles to stay in the league.

He refused to talk about what some have described as the "black magic" surrounding the club, emphasizing that the team must choose between fighting or succumbing to despair.

Tottenham is in a difficult position in the standings, sitting just one point above the relegation zone and having not secured any wins in 2026 so far.

Since taking over leadership from Thomas Frank, Tudor's team has lost four consecutive matches, including a heavy 5-2 defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, increasing the pressure on the manager and players.

The situation has become more complicated due to the long list of injuries the team will suffer from before facing Liverpool. Several key players, such as Joao Palhinha and Cristian Romero, will be absent from the lineup due to concussion protocols, in addition to Micky van de Ven and Yves Bissouma, with doubts surrounding Conor Gallagher's participation after his illness.

Despite the increasing pressures, Todor emphasized the importance of resilience and focusing on what can be changed on the field instead of indulging in complaints.

Some reports indicate that there is talk of tension within the team due to performance and results, but Tudor remains determined to restore the fighting spirit among his players at this crucial stage of the season.