Pochettino Says Spurs Return 'Not Realistic'
- Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the United States men's national team, distanced himself from rumors about returning to Tottenham Hotspur on June 8, 2025.
- In September 2024, Pochettino agreed to a two-year deal to manage the USMNT as they prepare to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which the United States is organizing alongside Canada and Mexico.
- He made his comments following the USMNT's 2-1 loss to Turkey in a friendly match held in Hartford, Connecticut, amid growing concerns over the team's recent run of three consecutive defeats.
- Mauricio Pochettino dismissed speculation about his return to Tottenham Hotspur, noting that many coaches are often mentioned in connection with the role and describing the idea of him coming back as unrealistic.
- He emphasized focusing on maintaining commitment and attitude in the squad until the World Cup, suggesting a potential roster change in September without complaints.
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(Reuters) -United States coach Mauricio Pochettino played down speculation about a return to his former club Tottenham Hotspur after the Premier League side sacked Ange Postecoglou, saying it was not a realistic option at this stage. Read full story
After the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou in Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino, a former Spurs coach for five years, denied a return to the English capital.
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