Tottenham vs Chelsea: Pochettino Admits He is Open to Returning to Spurs

Tottenham vs Chelsea: Pochettino Admits He is Open to Returning to Spurs

Fred Kennedy
updated at November 6, 2023 at 11:58 AM
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  • Mauricio Pochettino spent more than five years at Tottenham Hotspur before he was sacked
  • However, he has refused to rule out a possible return to the club, close to five years after his departure
  • Pochettino is currently attached to Chelsea, who he joined as a permanent replacement for Graham Potter

Mauricio Pochettino has risked the wrath of Chelsea fans after admitting he would be open to returning to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Argentine tactician spent more than five years with the North Londoners between 2014 and 2019, after which he was sacked.

Mauricio Pochettino gestures during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground. Photo by Darren Walsh.
Mauricio Pochettino gestures during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground. Photo by Darren Walsh.
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Pochettino went on to have a short stint at Paris Saint-Germain before making a sensational return to the Premier League this summer with Chelsea.

According to Metro UK, the 51-year-old is set for an emotional reunion with Spurs for the first time since his departure in 2019 ahead of Chelsea's meeting with their London rivals.

Tottenham are scheduled to host the Blues on Monday night in the Premier League.

Poch open to returning to Tottenham

Speaking ahead of the cracker, Pochettino admitted he still has an emotional attachment to the North Londoners.

So much so that he refused to rule out a possible return to the club at some point in his managerial career.

"Why not?" Pochettino posed while reflecting on the chances of him returning to Tottenham.
"Hopefully, I can stay here until I die, for 20-25 years but you never know what is going to happen tomorrow. I am 51 and thinking more about enjoying today, not looking too much into the future, but you never know," he added, as quoted by The Mirror.

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Postecoglou sends warning to Pochettino

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Tottenham Hotspur boss, Ange Postecoglou has sent a warning to Mauricio Pochettino ahead of their meeting on Monday in a high-stakes Premier League clash.

Spurs will head into the game as outright favourites, with Postecoglou masterminding an unbeaten start to the season. The North London side sit pretty at the top with 26 points, two clear of their nearest challengers.

The Blues, meanwhile, are yet to get in their groove under the Pochettino and will be out to make amends after falling to Brentford last time out.

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