The dark clouds are looming over Tottenham after four defeat in their last five games including FA Cup elimination.
Tuesday's visit to RB Leipzig could compound the misery with Spurs 1-0 down from the Champions League last-16 first-leg and few are giving them a chance of progressing.
Here, Sportsmail takes a look at what Jose Mourinho's side must to to spring a surprise and lift the gloom.
Fly out of the blocks
Spurs have been sluggish starters recently and must break that habit by coming out of the blocks fast.