Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest: Igor Tudor misses press conference after told of family member’s death

Tottenham Hotspur interim manager Igor Tudor missed his post-match press conference following the club’s 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest after being informed of the death of a family member.

According to SunSport, the Croatian was told of the loss shortly after the final whistle, with assistant coach Bruno Saltor stepping in to address the media on his behalf.

Assistant explains absence

Saltor confirmed Tudor’s absence was due to personal circumstances, stating: “Personal matters, family matters and I am stepping in as it is not right time for him to speak.”

He added: “Igor is not here for family issues, so thought the best way to do is him not taking the press today. We just respect it.”

Spurs’ struggles continue

Saltor also reflected on Tottenham’s difficult situation following the defeat, which leaves them just above the relegation zone with seven matches remaining.

“Every mistake right now is going against us, every detail is going against us and it affects the players as well,” he said.

“You can see how much they are fighting. We are in a difficult situation, everyone knows.”

Despite a promising first-half performance, Tottenham fell behind just before the break when Igor Jesus scored for Forest. The visitors extended their lead through Morgan Gibbs-White before Taiwo Awoniyi sealed the result late on.

Saltor acknowledged the team’s intentions to respond but admitted the plan did not deliver results.

“It didn’t work as planned but it was our intention. It hurts us, it is painful, really painful,” he said.

Tottenham have now struggled for consistency in recent weeks, with pressure mounting on Tudor as the club battles to avoid relegation.