Mauricio Pochettino has given what many see as the most direct signal yet about his thinking beyond the World Cup, admitting he misses English football as speculation about a return to Tottenham Hotspur gathers pace. The former Tottenham manager has been linked with a summer move back to the Premier League as Spurs prepare to appoint a permanent successor.<\/p>\n
Pochettino said: \u201cFor anyone with a competitive spirit who wants to measure themselves against others and test their abilities, it\u2019s the ideal place. There, you have to constantly give your best.\u201d That admission underlines why a return to England would suit his temperament, even as his current focus remains the USMNT and a deep run at the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Interim boss Igor Tudor will remain in charge at Tottenham until the summer, and the opportunity to reunite with Pochettino is expected to arise when the club seeks a permanent manager. Tottenham\u2019s recent fixtures have amplified pressure on the interim set-up. West Ham United\u2019s 2\u20130 defeat at Aston Villa handed Spurs a chance to ease relegation concerns by building on their point at Anfield and a 3\u20132 victory over Atl\u00e9tico Madrid earlier in the week.<\/p>\n
There had been a sense that Tudor had weathered an early storm ahead of the game against Forest, with signs his side might be turning a corner. Sunday\u2019s defeat has cast doubts over the 47-year-old\u2019s future, per The Telegraph. Tottenham confirmed on Monday that Tudor\u2019s father, Mario, has passed away, and that is why Tudor was not available for media duties after the match.<\/p>\n
Questions are growing about whether the club should move on from the Croat, with Spurs next scheduled to play on April 12 after the international break and the FA Cup quarterfinals. Some voices have urged the hierarchy, including sporting director Johan Lange and CEO Vinai Venkatesham, to appoint someone with close ties to the club if Tudor departs. While Pochettino remains a popular choice among supporters, the present season and his World Cup commitments make an immediate return unlikely. Beyond the tournament, the situation could change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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