He was appointed to implement team changes swiftly, and he is prepared to do just that. Tudor plans to immediately alter the team’s mentality, style, and formation. He is a manager who prefers to execute his vision without worrying about outside opinions, similar to Marcelo Bielsa, and embodies the typical blend of Dalmatian and Italian coaching styles.

From his first press conference, it’s clear that he has already begun to change the working rate and approach of the team. Tudor will also modify the playing style and the team’s formation, with results expected to be seen in today’s match against Arsenal.

I anticipate he will employ a 3-4-1-2 pressing style, utilizing man marking during the high defensive phase. Tottenham will likely adjust their midfield shape to match Arsenal’s, focusing on man-marking their midfield players. The outcome of this tactical battle will depend on how well Odegaard or Saka (depending on Odegaard’s fitness), Rice, and Zubimendi handle the high-intensity press from Sarr, Gallagher, and Simons.

If Arsenal’s defense and midfield struggle with possession during their buildup due to Tottenham’s high-pressure tactics, it will create opportunities for Tottenham’s offensive line to exploit during quick transitions. This approach could reignite Muani, who previously thrived under Tudor at Juventus and has shown great skill in this type of attacking model.

Conversely, if Arsenal responds with good positioning and technical resilience, they may succeed in penetrating Tottenham’s first line of press. This would allow their attacking players (Saka, Trossard, Madueke, and Odegaard) to utilize open space in 3-vs-3 or 4-vs-4 situations against Tottenham’s defenders (Palinha, Drăgușin, and M. Van de Ven), potentially drawing back Tottenham’s defensive lines.

Should Arsenal establish a solid buildup, Tottenham may have to adapt and retreat deeper into their own half. In that scenario, they are likely to adopt a 5-4-1 defensive shape, aiming to protect the 16-yard box against Arsenal’s positional attacks while remaining ready for quick counterattacks.

Let’s watch how the match unfolds.