Tottenham’s new era under Igor Tudor has begun in earnest with the interim head coach making some key changes on his first official day in his new surroundings.
On Friday it was announced that Tudor had agreed to be Spurs’ interim head coach until the end of the season, replacing the sacked Thomas Frank.
Tudor flew to north London over the weekend ahead of beginning work on Monday, when the squad returned to training.
And there have been a few changes to the coaching staff.
Assistant coaches Justin Cochrane and Chris Haslam have departed, as has John Heitinga – who only joined last month on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with his time at the club lasting just 32 days.
It is understood that the Dutchman did not wish to remain part of the new coaching structure under Tudor.
John Heitinga has left his role as Tottenham assistant coach after just 32 days
As well as Heitinga, Chris Haslam (left) and Justin Cochrane (right) have departed Spurs
Former Juventus boss Igor Tudor is Tottenham’s interim coach until the end of the season
Heitinga arrived at Tottenham on January 15 with Frank hailing the former Ajax manager.
‘John is a great addition to our coaching staff. His ability, personality and character will add huge value both on and off the pitch,’ he said.
‘As a former defender, that will be one of his main responsibilities on the training pitch and he brings great coaching and management experiences from all levels of the game, which will really help us moving forward.’
However, Heitinga’s time at the club didn’t help turn their poor form around. Spurs failed to win any of their five Premier League matches – losing three and drawing two. They did taste success in the Champions League though, beating both Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0.
With Heitinga, Cochrane and Haslam all leaving Tudor has brought in three new members to his backroom staff.
The 47-year-old will be supported by assistant coach Ivan Javorcic, physical coach Riccardo Ragnacci and goalkeeping coach Tomislav Rogic.
