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Richard Jolly

Igor Tudor defends decision to start Antonin Kinsky against Atletico despite disaster in Madrid

Igor Tudor replied ‘no comment’ when asked if he should remain in charge of Spurs - (Getty Images)

Igor Tudor insisted he made the right decision to pick Antonin Kinsky against Atletico Madrid – even as he ended up substituting the goalkeeper in the 17th minute after two horrible blunders and with Tottenham 3-0 down.

The Croatian, who replied “no comment” when asked if he deserved to remain in charge of Spurs, said he had never taken a goalkeeper off as early during his 15 years as a manager and said Kinsky apologised to the team for his mistakes.

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