The Chelsea dismissing of Mauricio Pochettino scenario provides ultimate Ange Postecoglou vindication, according to the most recent Tottenham news.
When Chelsea confirmed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino during the summer, the bulk of Tottenham fans were devastated, with Daniel Levy still yet to designate Antonio Conte’s permanent successor. For more than five years, the Argentine was the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, with his offensive style of play and strong recruitment strategy leading to a Champions League final appearance and multiple Premier League title challenges.
Following his departure in 2019, the Lilywhites went on a totally different managerial path, with Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, and Antonio Conte all hired in the years that followed. However, a week after Pochettino‘s return to the Premier League, Ange Postecoglou was appointed as Spurs‘ new head coach on a four-year contract.
Chelsea and Tottenham have had quite different starts to the 2023/24 season, with only 13 games played. Under Postecoglou, the north Londoners flew out of the blocks while Chelsea stalled, but that has changed in the last month with the Blues finding some form until they were hammered by Newcastle this past Saturday, while Spurs have lost their last three games following a major injury crisis.
Despite an improvement in form, given Chelsea‘s sometimes reckless decision-making, calls for Pochettino‘s dismissal have already surfaced, and such an outcome would greatly benefit Spurs, Postecoglou, and Levy. Currently, there is no immediate threat to Pochettino’s employment, with the Chelsea management supporting him for the long-term project, but as witnessed with Graham Potter, this might change quickly.
With that in mind, football.london has examined what might happen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if Pochettino is fired.
Boost for the top four
Sacking a manager in the middle of the season seldom works out for teams chasing European positions, and this may be the case if Chelsea break ways with Pochettino. The Blues are presently eighth and a long way from qualifying for the Champions League, but with 25 games remaining, everything is possible.
Spurs were in the title race before their three-game losing skid, but a top-four finish for Postecoglou in his debut season would be a great accomplishment. Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Brighton have already made their way into the Premier League‘s European scene, and Chelsea sliding away might give Spurs a minor advantage.
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