United States males’s nationwide group coach and former Tottenham Hotspur supervisor Mauricio Pochettino threw water on rumors that he might return to north London.
On Friday, the Europa League champions introduced they’d sacked supervisor Ange Postecoglu, who broke a 17-year title drought for the membership.
Answering a query requested by Every day Mail after a 2-1 loss to Turkey, Pochettino indicated that the rumors weren’t sensible and that his title was considered one of many linked with the job.
‘I feel, since I left in 2019, my title has at all times been on the listing [of rumors],’ Pochettino mentioned within the press convention after some preliminary confusion.
‘I’ve seen the rumors, we’re 100 coaches on the listing. Do not be frightened about that. If one thing occurs, you for certain will see, however we can not discuss the sort of factor.
‘Right this moment it isn’t sensible, look the place I’m, look the place we’re. The reply is so clear.’
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Whereas not an outright denial, it does point out Pochettino’s happiness with the USMNT – particularly after a press convention the place the supervisor praised his squad’s efficiency despite the defeat to a a lot stronger Turkish facet.
Pochettino is about to play yet another tune-up sport (Tuesday evening in Nashville towards Switzerland) earlier than embarking on a journey via the Gold Cup – CONCACAF’s premier worldwide competitors.
The Argentine was formally employed again in October 2024 at an occasion in New York Metropolis, making him probably the most well-renowned teaching rent within the historical past of the lads’s nationwide group.
Nevertheless, outcomes have been inconsistent. Below Pochettino, the USMNT has received 5 matches and misplaced 4, together with each video games within the CONCACAF Nations League.
Pochettino is very regarded amongst many Spurs followers, having introduced them to the 2019 Champions League closing.
Since departing for different golf equipment, Pochettino has at all times been rumored to probably return to White Hart Lane.
These rumors have spiked again up once more following Postecoglu’s departure. Different betting favorites for the job embody Brentford’s Thomas Frank, Fulham’s Marco Silva, and Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner.
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