{"id":42942,"date":"2026-02-12T06:09:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/pochettinos-blueprint-spurs-set-sights-on-welcoming-u-s-national-team-coach-back-after-2026-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:09:56","slug":"pochettinos-blueprint-spurs-set-sights-on-welcoming-u-s-national-team-coach-back-after-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/pochettinos-blueprint-spurs-set-sights-on-welcoming-u-s-national-team-coach-back-after-2026-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Pochettino&#8217;s Blueprint: Spurs Set Sights on Welcoming U.S. National Team Coach Back After 2026 World Cup!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/pochettinos-blueprint-spurs-set-sights-on-welcoming-u-s-national-team-coach-back-after-2026-world-cup\/#Spurs_Looking_to_Rehire_Pochettino\" >Spurs Looking to Rehire Pochettino<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/pochettinos-blueprint-spurs-set-sights-on-welcoming-u-s-national-team-coach-back-after-2026-world-cup\/#Short-Term_Solutions\" >Short-Term Solutions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/pochettinos-blueprint-spurs-set-sights-on-welcoming-u-s-national-team-coach-back-after-2026-world-cup\/#Can_Spurs_Avoid_Relegation\" >Can Spurs Avoid Relegation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/pochettinos-blueprint-spurs-set-sights-on-welcoming-u-s-national-team-coach-back-after-2026-world-cup\/#Whats_Next\" >What&#8217;s Next?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div data-v-d04fc069=\"\"><!--(--><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-col-cntr article-content mg-b-25\" style=\"width:100%;\" showslider=\"false\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"20px\" src=\"https:\/\/b.fssta.com\/uploads\/application\/external-logos\/goal-dot-com-logo_black.svg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">Tottenham Hotspur is keen on bringing back Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach following the dismissal of Thomas Frank. Currently sitting in 16th place, just above the relegation zone, they trail West Ham United by five points. However, it appears Pochettino might remain in his role as national team coach until after the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_Looking_to_Rehire_Pochettino\"><\/span>Spurs Looking to Rehire Pochettino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">According to the <i>Telegraph<\/i>, Spurs hope to reinstate Pochettino after Frank&#8217;s exit, but the timeline suggests they may have to wait until after the World Cup. Supporters chanted Pochettino&#8217;s name during a recent loss to Newcastle; he had previously led the team from 2014 to 2019, taking them to the Champions League final and maintaining an unbeaten home record in his final season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">The board is reportedly aware of the strong support for Pochettino among fans, though it&#8217;s uncertain if he would join the club if they faced the grim possibility of relegation. A source indicated that he \u201cwould walk back to the club\u201d if invited.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short-Term_Solutions\"><\/span>Short-Term Solutions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"full-width-image mg-t-15 article-content mg-b-25\" displaynav=\"true\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0\/0\/GettyImages-2249550731-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0\/0\/GettyImages-2249550731-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">Spurs might consider appointing an interim manager temporarily, similar to Manchester United&#8217;s choice of Michael Carrick after dismissing Ruben Amorim. A potential candidate could be former Spurs striker Robbie Keane, who is currently with Ferencvaros. The club could also look to former Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi, who recently left Marseille; however, his willingness to return to coaching so soon remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-content mg-b-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Spurs_Avoid_Relegation\"><\/span>Can Spurs Avoid Relegation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">In their statement on Frank&#8217;s departure, Spurs clarified that there was no mutual agreement and confirmed that he was \u201cleaving today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">They stated: &#8220;The club has decided to make a change in the men\u2019s head coach position, with Thomas Frank departing today.&#8221; The club further mentioned they aimed to provide Frank with the necessary time and resources but that recent performances dictated the need for change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">\u201cThomas has shown unwavering dedication during his time at the club, and we appreciate his contributions. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">Given their current form, Frank&#8217;s position was deemed unsustainable, with Spurs winless in the league this year and their last victory dating back to December 28 against Crystal Palace. They have 12 games remaining, with their next match against Arsenal, which could mark the debut of the new interim manager.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mg-b-15 article-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Next\"><\/span>What&#8217;s Next?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"full-width-image mg-t-15 mg-b-15 article-content\" displaynav=\"true\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/www.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0\/0\/GettyImages-2260419283-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1,  https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/statics.foxsports.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0\/0\/GettyImages-2260419283-scaled.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/div>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" use-external-image=\"false\" data-v-d04fc069=\"\">Spurs announced that winger Wilson Odbert will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL suffered against Newcastle. They face a crucial match against Arsenal next. A victory is essential for Spurs but could simultaneously impact Arsenal\u2019s title hopes, as they currently sit atop the league and Frank had some ties to their North London rivals even before his departure.<\/p>\n<p><!--)--><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news is significant for soccer fans as it highlights the growing tension at Tottenham and the potential return of a beloved manager. Pochettino&#8217;s reappointment could not only revitalize Spurs&#8217; struggling campaign but also reshape the dynamics in the Premier League, making it a thrilling season to watch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur is keen on bringing back Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach following the dismissal of Thomas Frank. Currently sitting in 16th place, just above the relegation zone, they trail West Ham United by five points. 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