"There is a big difference, if you are a coach for example, who has only started a new job on July 1. You have six or seven weeks to prepare to get to know the club. I'm not saying that necessarily is easy, but that's a different challenge. If you come in here on the Monday and you are playing at the weekend, you need to build relationships with the players immediately."
"Tudor, 47, has never worked in England but won Serie A twice as a player with Juventus, where he also managed most recently prior to being sacked in October. The Croatian has had spells at a number of clubs including Hajduk Split, Galatasaray, Udinese, Marseille and Lazio and in a statement confirming his appointment, Spurs highlighted his track record of delivering an instant improvement at clubs as an important factor in his selection."
Igor Tudor could be appointed Tottenham Hotspur's permanent head coach, with style of play a high priority in candidate evaluation. Tudor will take charge for the north London derby against Arsenal after Thomas Frank's sacking following eight months in charge. Tottenham sit 16th in the Premier League, five points above the relegation zone. Tudor, 47, has never managed in England but won Serie A twice as a player with Juventus and recently managed there. Tudor has managed clubs including Hajduk Split, Galatasaray, Udinese, Marseille and Lazio and has a track record of delivering immediate performance improvements when joining clubs midseason.
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