The inability to perform has exacerbated the problem. However, they are looking for the essence of the problem outside themselves. This is the story of Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham Hotspur News reported on the 21st (Korean time) that "Ange Postecoglou is concerned about Son Heung-min, who has left Tottenham (called up to the national team). Postecoglou feels uncertain about the future at Tottenham, and it seems Son is not ready to offer help since the events that transpired on Thursday.

It continued, "If the situation does not change in the coming weeks, Postecoglou may be dismissed by Chairman Daniel Levy. The fact that Levy does not lack potential candidates to replace him will intensify the Australian's fear of losing his position. The possibility of Mauricio Pochettino making a surprising return, as well as options such as Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, and Thomas Frank, sheds light on Postecoglou's precarious position."

Since joining Tottenham in 2015, he has been a core player for the team. However, this season, Tottenham has fallen to 14th in the league, experiencing its worst slump. They were eliminated early from both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, failing to meet fan expectations.

According to Tottenham Hotspur News, "Postecoglou needs to produce results on the field to keep his job. For that, he needs players, but Son seems unprepared to assist. Postecoglou is worried about Son. Son's recent comments may have very likely enraged Postecoglou."

There is a reason. It is due to Son's remarks. Tottenham Hotspur News stated, "This Korean player acknowledged during a recent press conference (before the South Korea-Oman match) that he is in top physical condition. He mentioned that his recent lack of playing time is because of Postecoglou. He has only played 90 minutes for Tottenham once since February 9."

Kurt Offside reported on the 20th, "Daniel Levy was spotted at a cafe in London with Mauricio Pochettino, and given the recent ongoing struggles of Tottenham, their meeting has taken on more significance."

Pochettino is currently leading the U.S. national soccer team but has continually expressed affection for Tottenham. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, he noted, "When I left Tottenham, I said I wanted to return someday. That feeling has not changed."

However, considering he is currently a head coach, he avoided making additional comments. Still, for a soccer coach, the national team is only an option for the future. In fact, most top coaches have recently preferred club soccer over national teams.

Pochettino's entry into the U.S. was not by choice. After taking the reins at Tottenham in 2014 and leading the team until 2019, he created the team's most successful era. He is part of Tottenham's history, having shared in the club's brightest moments, such as finishing as Premier League runners-up in the 2016-2017 season and reaching the Champions League final in the 2018-2019 season. In particular, he demonstrated excellent leadership in developing young players like Harry Kane, Dele Alli, and Son Heung-min.

In the 2019-2020 season, Tottenham fell into a slump. Underwhelming player reinforcements, injuries to key players, and poor early league performance coincided, leading to Pochettino's dismissal. Since then, several managers, including José Mourinho, Antonio Conte, and the current Ange Postecoglou, have taken the helm, yet Tottenham remains distant from winning the league.

After leaving Tottenham, Pochettino went through Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea. He secured the Ligue 1 title with PSG but failed to achieve satisfactory results in the Champions League. At Chelsea, he was dismissed after just one season, leaving with disappointment. He is currently in charge of the U.S. national team, preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

There are no issues with the World Cup itself, but consistently playing in the U.S., which is often seen as a peripheral football market, is a burden. Pochettino has repeatedly expressed his desire to return to club football. It has been confirmed multiple times through various interviews that he strongly wishes to return to Tottenham. His statement, "My connection with Tottenham is special. I want to accomplish the goals we could not complete," continues to fuel expectations among many fans.

However, the current Tottenham situation is significantly different from the past. Key players who were with Pochettino, such as Kane, Eriksen, Lloris, and Vertonghen, have all left the team, and there are challenges of adapting to a new system. Conversely, the situation requires rebuilding, which could also be fitting for Pochettino.

The current state of Tottenham has raised voices calling for change as the struggles continue under Postecoglou's regime. Consequently, the possibility of Pochettino taking over the team again is being discussed.

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