Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed the death of interim coach Igor Tudor's father, Mario, after he missed post-match media duties following the team's 3-0 Premier League home defeat to Nottingham Forest on March 22. The club issued a statement expressing condolences amid Spurs' ongoing struggles.
The announcement came on March 23, shortly after the loss which saw Nottingham Forest climb to 16th in the table, leapfrogging Tottenham—who now sit just one point above the relegation zone with seven games left—into fourth from bottom. Spurs have yet to win a league game under Tudor, appointed as interim head coach six weeks ago following the sacking of Thomas Frank, and have not won any domestic match this calendar year. Their next fixture is away at Sunderland on April 12, after the international break.
Tottenham's statement read: “Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Igor Tudor’s father, Mario. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Igor and his family during this incredibly difficult time.”