Manager Nuno Espirito Santo
Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has sacked manager Nuno Espirito Santo, the club announced on Monday, following a 3-0 home loss to Manchester United that left the London side eighth in the table.
Spurs started the Premier League campaign brightly after winning their opening three games, including a victory against champions Manchester City on an opening day. However, Spurs have now lost for the fifth time in the league, sitting 10 points behind leaders Chelsea.
According to Reuters, Nuno’s coaching staff have also been relieved of their duties.
The club has not yet announced a replacement.
The Club can today announce that Nuno Espírito Santo and his coaching staff Ian Cathro, Rui Barbosa and Antonio Dias have been relieved of their duties.
Fabio Paratici, Managing Director, Football, said: “I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed and I regret that we have had to take this decision.
“Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here. We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”
A further coaching update will follow in due course. The club stated
Editing by Tins Oyinsan