Igor Tudor has had a nightmare start to his Spurs careerTottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor encountered turmoil and squad discord at previous club Marseille that resulted in five players being expelled from training. Despite guiding Marseille to third place in Ligue 1, Tudor, 47, departed the club 12 months after joining them, citing "tiredness." The Marseille squad were believed to hold affection for previous manager Jorge Sampaoli, who departed having disagreed with the club's transfer policy. Brazilian midfielder Gerson was believed to have engaged in a fiery confrontation with Tudor and was excluded from training. Tudor endured a frustrating time at MarseilleAnother ex-Gunner, Matteo Guendouzi, had a confrontation with Tudor and likewise experienced his manager's fury.

Source: Express March 08, 2026 08:40 UTC