Tottenham could tempt Mauricio Pochettino to quit USA role for return
Former Tottenham and United States goalkeeper Kasey Keller believes the Premier League club could persuade Mauricio Pochettino to abandon his national team post for a shock return to north London.
Spurs are reportedly considering a managerial change following a disastrous start to Igor Tudor’s tenure.
The Croatian tactician has overseen just one victory in his first seven matches in charge.
While the Argentine coach is currently focused on leading the US Men’s National Team into a home World Cup, Keller suggests an immediate Premier League comeback is not impossible.
Relegation fears prompt urgent action
Keller, who earned 72 caps for his country, feels the perilous situation at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium might force the board’s hand.
A recent defeat to Nottingham Forest has exacerbated fears of the unthinkable prospect of relegation.
“I definitely see him quitting after the World Cup,” Keller told football.london.
“With Tottenham Hotspur, the problem, I think, is if they could entice Pochettino to quit the World Cup right now, and I could see that happening.”
“I think Spurs need to make a real serious move right now or the unthinkable is possible.”
Historic success in north London
The South American manager previously transformed Spurs during a highly successful five-year spell starting in 2014.
He guided the club to their first-ever Champions League final in 2019.
Under his stewardship, they also secured a second-place league finish during the 2016-17 campaign, marking their highest top-flight position in half a century.
De Zerbi evaluates his options
If a dramatic reunion with their former boss fails to materialise, Tottenham have identified other potential successors.
Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a viable candidate following his recent departure from Marseille.
However, the Italian is understood to be waiting until the summer before committing to a new project.
The former Brighton manager reportedly wants assurances of Premier League survival before accepting any offer from the struggling capital club.
