Has Tudor 'completely destroyed' Kinsky's career?
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Tottenham replaced goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the 17th minute of their Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid after conceding three goals.
The Czech Republic international, 22, endured a nightmare start and interim boss Igor Tudor quickly replaced him with Guglielmo Vicario.
He was not acknowledged by Tudor before he headed down the tunnel.
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty, who was at the match, said he was not sure he had "ever witnessed anything quite like this" after Spurs' series of mistakes was followed by Tudor's decision to take Kinsky off.
BBC Sport's Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway, also at the match, said Kinsky was shown support by team-mates Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero and Pedro Porro as he left the pitch.
Romero walked over to speak with Tudor shortly before Kinsky was substituted.
Asked if Romero advised Tudor to substitute Kinsky, Tudor said: "My decision, of course."
Asked if he deserved to continue in his role, Tudor said: "It is not a topic for me. It is not about my job. It is about how to help the team. It will be always be about that.
"I recognise what we are and which problems we have. I recognise that every game, something happens. Sometimes it is very difficult to explain."
Former Premier League goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel told CBS Sports: "Tudor has completely destroyed his career. I feel really sorry for him.
"When his name is mentioned in the future, the whole football world will remember this moment.
"He needed to be supported, at least until half-time."
Former Spurs and England goalkeeper Joe Hart told TNT Sports: "My heart is absolutely broken for him.
"He had a horrible 14 minutes - that slip and the third goal. I don't know what to say. I am just heartbroken for the lad.
"This Tottenham team is all over the place."
Former Spain and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, who plays for Fiorentina, posted a message of support for Kinsky on social media.
"No-one who hasn't been a goalkeeper can understand how difficult it is to play in this position," De Gea wrote on X.
"Keep your head up and you will go again."
