‘Absolutely zero’: There is no chance that ‘world class’ manager will take the Tottenham job – journalist
The possibility of Mauricio Pochettino returning to Tottenham Hotspur as manager has sparked excitement among fans, but according to insiders, such a reunion is unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Pochettino, who enjoyed a successful five-year spell at Spurs between 2014 and 2019, recently expressed his desire to return to North London one day.
However, with the Argentine currently committed to his role as head coach of the United States national team, a return to Tottenham remains a distant prospect.
Ange Postecoglou, the current Spurs manager, is under increasing pressure as Tottenham languish in 15th place in the Premier League. Historically, Tottenham have not hesitated to part ways with managers for far less, and Postecoglou’s win percentage of 48% across 87 games has done little to ease concerns.
The table below highlights the records of recent Tottenham managers and their league positions when sacked, illustrating the club’s tendency to make swift changes when results falter.
| Tottenham Managers | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win Percentage | League Position When Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ange Postecoglou | 87 | 42 | 13 | 32 | 48% | 15th* |
| Antonio Conte | 76 | 41 | 12 | 23 | 54% | 4th |
| Nuno Espirito Santo | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 53% | 9th |
| Jose Mourinho | 86 | 45 | 17 | 24 | 52% | 7th |
| Mauricio Pochettino | 293 | 160 | 60 | 73 | 55% | 14th |
| Tim Sherwood | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 50% | 6th |
| Andre Villas-Boas | 80 | 45 | 18 | 17 | 56% | 7th |
| Harry Redknapp | 198 | 98 | 48 | 52 | 49% | 4th |
*Postecoglou’s current league position
Despite Pochettino’s emotional connection to Tottenham and his expressed interest in returning, insiders Jack Pitt-Brooke and James Maw, speaking on The View From The Lane podcast, have dismissed the idea of an imminent reunion.
Pochettino is fully focused on leading the United States into the 2026 World Cup, which they will co-host, and his commitment to this project means he is unlikely to take on another managerial role in the near future.
“The chances of him not being the US manager at the World Cup are zero,” Pitt-Brooke stated. “Coaching the US at the World Cup is such a huge thing. It’s a rare privilege to coach a host nation at a World Cup.”
Maw added that Pochettino’s schedule makes it impossible for him to return to Tottenham before the 2026 World Cup. “The earliest he could return as manager is when whoever is manager at the start of the season after next leaves the club,” Maw explained. “By that point, we could be two or three managers down.”
While the idea of Pochettino juggling both roles has been floated, it remains highly unlikely. History shows that managing a national team and a club simultaneously is rare and often unsuccessful.
Examples include Guus Hiddink, who managed Russia and Chelsea concurrently, and Alex Ferguson, who briefly oversaw Scotland and Aberdeen at the same time.
More recently, Leonid Slutskiy managed Russia and Hull City, while Billy Bingham took charge of Northern Ireland and Plymouth Argyle. These instances, however, are exceptions rather than the rule.
For now, Tottenham must focus on their current situation and the challenges ahead. While Pochettino’s return would undoubtedly excite fans, the reality is that his immediate future lies with the United States national team.
As Spurs navigate their managerial uncertainty, the dream of Pochettino’s return remains just that—a dream—for the foreseeable future.