Igor Tudor faces mounting pressure at Tottenham Hotspur F.C., with reports suggesting he could be sacked if his side fails to beat Crystal Palace F.C. this Thursday.

Sources indicate the club’s board is increasingly concerned about recent performances. Tudor was appointed to deliver immediate improvements, but patience appears to be running thin. A victory against Crystal Palace could temporarily ease the pressure, while anything less may prompt Spurs to consider a managerial change.

Tudor’s tenure has started poorly, with losses in his opening two matches against Arsenal F.C. and Fulham F.C.. Tottenham currently sit 16th in the Premier League, just four points above the relegation zone.

According to journalist David Ornstein, Spurs players face potential wage reductions if the club is relegated. Most player contracts include clauses that could halve salaries in the event of dropping out of the Premier League, highlighting the financial stakes involved.

With the club under pressure both on and off the pitch, Thursday’s fixture could prove decisive for Tudor’s future at Tottenham.