William Troost-Ekong, the former captain of the Super Eagles, has provided insight into the strategy that Igor Tudor, the new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, is probably going to use in North London.

After eight months as the club’s manager, Thomas Frank quit, and Tudor was brought in last week.

The Croatian manager is getting ready for his first game as manager against Arsenal after agreeing to a short-term contract that will last until the end of the current campaign.

Having previously worked with Tudor at Udinese, Troost-Ekong characterised Tudor as a coach who requires tactical discipline and effort.

“We had him twice at Udinese,” Troost-Ekong told TalkSport. “He is a manager who likes to play a 3-5-2 or similar variations.

He favours attacking football, a high defensive line, and a high press. He can be quite direct.”

Tudor’s penchant for three central defenders may need Spurs to make structural changes, the defender clarified.

It is anticipated that wing-backs will play advanced duties, with the defensive line pushing higher up the pitch.

Troost-Ekong pointed out that although the system promotes strong forward motion, there are risks involved.

“He has a big personality, if they need someone to shake things up and get everyone going, he’s the right person,” he said. “He isn’t intimidated by anything and will try to run through every brick wall. That was my experience with him.”

Troost-Ekong added: “Switching to a 3-5-2 would be the first step. You’ll see high pressing and exciting football, the kind that gets fans out of their seats.

There will be goals, but some will be conceded too, because playing a high line involves high risk.”

Before departing the Italian team last October, Tudor most recently served as manager of Juventus.

An early test of whether his proactive approach can produce success in the Premier League will be given by Tottenham’s forthcoming games.

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