In the last few months with Thomas Frank on the sidelines, Tottenham supporters sang about Pochettino. A tribute to the coach who led the club to the Champions League final in 2019 and title contender in the Premier League for several seasons in a row, but also a song of great football sorrow. The club finished 17th under Postecoglu last season, this time it looked even worse. While the supporters sang for Pochettino’s return, various reports came that the Spurs management had Poch as a top candidate and that the Argentine was open to a return. Now a new picture is being drawn.
Sky Sports reported on Monday that Roberto de Zerbi is close to signing a five-year contract with Tottenham, the Italian is supposed to be a long-term solution for the London club. Before the USA’s friendly against Portugal, national team manager Pochettino stated that he had not been in contact with Tottenham about a comeback.
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Poch still sends a spark of hope to the Tottenham supporters, even if he himself does not return.
“I’m sure they will stay in the league, with or without a coach. It’s because of the players – I think Tottenham have incredible players – and because it’s a club with fans who will do anything to create the energy needed to win. Of course it will be difficult, because it is always a challenge to get the right synergy and dynamics,” Pochettino stated.
Tottenham have 30 points and are in 17th place in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone with seven games remaining, where a win has not come since December 28.
Pochetitino is confident that this will end without relegation. That’s something.
