Mauricio Pochettino has stated he is willing to come back to Tottenham Hotspur and argues the team deserves the Premier League championship from the 2016-17 season. The ex-Spurs boss, currently leading the United States national team, shared these thoughts in a conversation with The Guardian Football, speaking about his lasting bond with the club he led for half a decade.
Pochettino noted that timing issues have prevented a reunion. He mentioned that no approach was made when he was available, and later, when he was employed, he could not accept an offer. He emphasized that Tottenham is the sole club he would always be ready to assist.
Pochettino also addressed a contentious issue among Tottenham supporters. He claimed Chelsea should lose the Premier League title they secured that season due to proven financial misconduct at the time. Tottenham came second that campaign. Pochettino asserted that if Chelsea's wrongdoing is confirmed, then Tottenham rightfully deserves the championship, suggesting the title should go to the runner-up.
Commentator Noble Francis agreed with this view, telling reporters that Pochettino's opinion shows he remains a Tottenham manager in spirit. The discussion stems from Chelsea's acknowledged rule-breaking, which has prompted demands for past sporting penalties, though the title outcome remains unchanged.
Pochettino's remarks come as Tottenham struggles at the beginning of the new Premier League season. The team is near the bottom of the standings after a poor start, having failed to win and not scoring while letting in several goals. They trail the early table-toppers by a significant margin.
The manager's role at Tottenham has changed frequently since Pochettino left. Roberto De Zerbi now holds the position on a lengthy contract, following a short and unsuccessful caretaker period by Igor Tudor last season. The club's priority is to improve their performances, with several important forwards currently unavailable.
Focus now shifts to an upcoming home game. Tottenham will play Everton this weekend in a match that offers a chance to move up from the lower parts of the table. Everton, under Sean Dyche, are positioned higher, providing a challenging encounter for De Zerbi's side.
Securing a good outcome is key, and the coach must work with the players he has. Pochettino's comments recall a brighter previous era, but the present team must build its own legacy beginning with a victory in their next fixture.
