Igor Tudor previously managed Italian giants Juventus

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor says his players can either "cry or fight" as they seek to turn around their dire situation and avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Tudor, 47, has overseen four consecutive defeats - including three in the Premier League - in a dismal start since he succeeded Thomas Frank on 14 February.

The poor form has left Spurs just one point above the bottom three heading into Sunday's visit to Premier League holders Liverpool and facing the prospect of a first relegation from the top flight since 1977.

The club's season hit a new low during Tuesday's 5-2 defeat by Atletico Madrid, in which they fell 4-0 down inside 22 minutes.