Under the uncertainty surrounding manager Ange Postecoglou, the possibility of Mauricio Pochettino, who shared glory with Son Heung-min (Tottenham), returning to Tottenham has been raised.

On the 20th (Korean time), Curt Offside reported that "Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy was spotted with former Tottenham manager Pochettino at a cafe in London. As Tottenham continues to struggle under manager Ange Postecoglou, their meeting is drawing attention."

Pochettino said, "We shared many moments together for almost six years. We shared joys and difficulties, and there were also emotionally challenging times. We parted ways in a good manner, and I think of our professional and personal relationships separately. Even after I left, we have maintained a good relationship."

Tottenham's struggles this season are severe. Injuries began to appear from the start of the season, and the team has been shaken.

Tottenham is 14th in the Premier League with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 15 losses, totaling 34 points. The title race was lost long ago. The same goes for other competitions. They were eliminated in the Round of 32 of the FA Cup and finished in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup. The only remaining competition with a chance of winning is the UEFA Europa League (UEL). There are predictions that if Tottenham fails to win the UEL, they might fire manager Postecoglou, with one of the names mentioned as a potential successor being Pochettino.

Pochettino is an Argentine manager. He joined Tottenham at the start of the 2014-15 season after managing Espanyol and Southampton. He led Tottenham to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final in the 2018-19 season, marking a period of success. However, the team struggled in the 2019-20 season. Ultimately, Tottenham dismissed Pochettino and appointed Jose Mourinho. Afterward, Pochettino managed Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea, and is currently leading the U.S. national soccer team.

Pochettino took charge of Tottenham in 2014 after leaving Southampton. He led the team for five and a half years until his dismissal in November 2019, competing at the top of the Premier League. He recorded second place in the 2016-2017 season and third place in the 2017-2018 season, and reached the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final in the 2018-2019 season, achieving the best results in the club's history. He showed an ability to develop young players, leading the growth of key players like Harry Kane, Dele Alli, and Son Heung-min. Son struggled to adapt in his first season under Pochettino but established himself as a key attacker, scoring double-digit goals from the 2016-2017 season. In the 2018-2019 UCL quarterfinals, he scored multiple goals against Manchester City, playing a significant role in advancing to the final. At that time, Pochettino warmly embraced Son and praised him, saying, "You did it. You are a world-class player."

However, Tottenham fell into a slump in the 2019-2020 season. The summer transfer market did not adequately strengthen the team, and injuries were rampant, leading to poor performances. They fell to 14th place after only securing 3 wins in 12 league matches. They also underperformed in the Champions League. Ultimately, Tottenham dismissed Pochettino in November 2019 and appointed Jose Mourinho as his successor. Pochettino later gained recognition for his leadership in European competitions. He took over as head coach of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2021 and won the Ligue 1 title. He joined Chelsea in the summer of 2023 but left the team after just one season.

According to British Metro on the 18th, Pochettino hinted at discussions about a potential return to Tottenham. He said, "I always remember the interview where I said I would like to return to Tottenham someday when I left. I'm in the United States, and I won't comment further on that."

However, Pochettino is likely to face difficult challenges in a different environment than before. Key players from their prime, such as Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Kyle Walker, and Hugo Lloris, have all left the team. Whether Levy will choose Pochettino again is uncertain. However, opinions are growing that a change is needed as the Postecoglou regime has produced underwhelming results for nearly two years.

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