Tottenham's problems were laid bare by their meek Champions League exit against AC Milan but the difficulties at the club are not confined to the pitch alone.
Spurs will end yet another season without a trophy – their last major prize was the League Cup in 2008 – and with coach Antonio Conte looking increasingly likely to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the campaign.
Conte remains a world-class operator and there will be plenty of interest from his native Italy if – as expected – his time in north London comes to an end in May.