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Richarlison saves Tudor in stoppage time at Liverpool, but Tottenham are not out of the woods yet

Liverpool were denied victory in the 90th minute by a goal from the Brazilian striker, but Tudor is still on a knife-edge. Igor Tudor took charge of Tottenham around a month ago, but the turnaround has never materialised.

Richarlison saves Tudor in stoppage time at Liverpool, but Tottenham are not out of the woods yet

Liverpool were denied victory in the 90th minute by a goal from the Brazilian striker, but Tudor is still on a knife-edge.Igor Tudor took charge of Tottenham around a month ago, but the turnaround has never materialised; indeed, reports are emerging from England in the last few hours of a further managerial change for the Spurs. Three defeats out of three in the league against Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace, and a heavy 5-2 defeat in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atlético Madrid. A funny incident in the pre-match build-up: confused by his bald head, Tudor greeted Allan Dixon (a member of the Tottenham staff) thinking he was Liverpool manager Arne Slot, whom he later spotted. Tudor went into today’s tricky clash at Anfield against Liverpool with his back against the wall. It was a difficult match for Vicario and his teammates, who fell behind after just 18 minutes. A fifth consecutive defeat for the former Juventus manager seemed imminent, but at the death in stoppage time came their first league point – though it does not, however, lift Tottenham out of the relegation zone.The atmosphere was tense in north London, where rumours had already been circulating on the eve of the Liverpool match of widespread mistrust amongst the players towards new manager Tudor. However, after the Reds took a 1-0 lead through Szoboszlai, Tottenham fought back, and in the 90th minute Richarlison scored a crucial goal for the Spurs’ survival bid. A long ball from Vicario, controlled and laid off by Kolo Muani, and the Brazilian striker slotted the ball past Alisson at his near post. A fist-pumping but restrained celebration from Tudor, who knows Tottenham still have a long way to go.Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

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Tactical Misstep and Managerial Struggles

Reports are emerging of a potential further managerial change for Tottenham Hotspur, with Tudor struggling to make a significant impact. The team's recent performances paint a grim picture, with three league defeats and a heavy Champions League loss under his belt.

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Pre-Match Comedy and Tense Atmosphere

A light-hearted moment before the match saw Tudor mistaking a staff member for Liverpool manager Arne Slot. However, the tension within the Tottenham camp was palpable as rumours of player discontent circulated.

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Dramatic Last-Minute Equalizer

Despite falling behind early, Tottenham managed to level the score in stoppage time with a crucial goal from Richarlison. While it was their first point under Tudor, it's not enough to lift them out of the relegation zone, highlighting the challenges that still lie ahead.

Published on Mar 16, 2026