{"id":44023,"date":"2026-03-04T03:44:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T08:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/capable-manager-ready-to-join-tottenham-even-if-spurs-are-relegated\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T03:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T08:44:24","slug":"capable-manager-ready-to-join-tottenham-even-if-spurs-are-relegated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/capable-manager-ready-to-join-tottenham-even-if-spurs-are-relegated\/","title":{"rendered":"Capable manager ready to join Tottenham &#8216;even if Spurs are relegated&#8217;"},"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\/03\/04\/capable-manager-ready-to-join-tottenham-even-if-spurs-are-relegated\/#Tottenham_face_uncertainty\" >Tottenham face uncertainty<\/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\/03\/04\/capable-manager-ready-to-join-tottenham-even-if-spurs-are-relegated\/#Pochettino_interested_in_returning_to_Spurs\" >Pochettino interested in returning to Spurs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mauricio Pochettino is emotionally ready to return to Tottenham even if the club suffers relegation from the Championship, according to GiveMeSport&#8217;s Ben Jacobs.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The Argentine manager, who oversaw one of the most memorable periods in Spurs&#8217; modern history, is reportedly not ruling out a return to north London if the opportunity arises.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham are widely expected to appoint a new permanent manager at the end of the season as they look to reset after a tumultuous season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tottenham_face_uncertainty\"><\/span>Tottenham face uncertainty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spurs are currently relying on Igor Tudor to lead the team through a tough relegation battle.<\/p>\n<p>The Croatian tactician was brought in to stabilize results during a difficult period, but reports suggest his role is widely seen as a short-term solution rather than a permanent appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of whether Tottenham remain in the Premier League or fall into the Championship, a more comprehensive management project is set to begin this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Several names are associated with this role. Former Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has been praised for his forward-thinking tactical philosophy, while former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane is also reportedly being considered as a candidate.<\/p>\n<p>But for many supporters, Pochettino remains the option with the most emotional resonance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pochettino_interested_in_returning_to_Spurs\"><\/span>Pochettino interested in returning to Spurs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mauricio Pochettino watches a match against the U.S. men&#8217;s national team (Photo by Omar Vega\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pochettino was at Tottenham from 2014 to 2019, transforming the club&#8217;s competitive identity.<\/p>\n<p>Under his leadership, Spurs were consistently top-four contenders and reached the Champions League final in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Jacobs explained on the GiveMeSport YouTube channel that a return remains a possibility.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;The good news for Tottenham fans is that Pochettino is open to returning and it won&#8217;t necessarily be postponed even if Spurs are relegated to the Championship.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;But if they&#8217;re a Championship club, obviously they have to be able to afford Maurizio Pochettino&#8217;s wages and it doesn&#8217;t necessarily go down significantly.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Financial considerations could therefore be a major factor if Tottenham were to drop out of the Premier League, as Pochettino&#8217;s salary expectations remain substantial.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Tottenham plan to hire 54-year-old German mastermind as next manager <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mauricio Pochettino is emotionally ready to return to Tottenham even if the club suffers relegation from the Championship, according to GiveMeSport&#8217;s Ben Jacobs.The Argentine manager, who oversaw one of the most memorable periods in Spurs&#8217; modern history, is reportedly not ruling out a return to north London if the opportunity arises. 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