Reports suggest Tottenham Hotspur is exploring a significant tactical shift by considering Xavi Hernandez as their next manager.
This consideration comes after Spurs recently concluded Igor Tudor’s brief and unsuccessful 44-day tenure as interim manager.
Spanish outlet Fichajes indicates that former Barcelona coach Xavi is one of several candidates Tottenham is evaluating.
Xavi, currently unattached, previously achieved success at Barcelona, notably winning La Liga as manager, complementing his extensive trophy collection from his playing days.
His coaching style, characterized by possession-based football and high pressing, suggests a promising managerial future, according to Fichajes.
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The urgency for a new manager stems from Tudor’s disastrous beginning, which saw the team’s standing drop even further than under previous coach Thomas Frank.
With relegation now a distinct possibility for the North London club, securing a high-profile manager mid-season presents a significant challenge.
It’s plausible that Xavi would prefer to assess Tottenham’s Premier League status for the upcoming season and would benefit greatly from a full pre-season with the squad.
Assuming control at this critical juncture would be an immense challenge for any manager, making it difficult for THFC to attract their primary targets.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that former Brighton and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi is a prominent candidate, but he too reportedly prefers to wait until the summer before committing to a new club, posing a similar hurdle for Spurs.
