adminMauricio Pochettino has shared his heartfelt thoughts on Tottenham Hotspur’s current battle to avoid Premier League relegation, admitting the situation makes him “really sad.”
Now serving as head coach of the U.S. men’s national team ahead of this summer’s World Cup, Pochettino spent five years in charge of Spurs, leading them to the 2019 Champions League final before leaving months later. The 54-year-old has since managed Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
Tottenham secured their first Premier League win of 2026 last weekend, edging bottom-side Wolves 1-0. They sit 18th in the table, two points from safety, with only four matches remaining. Their next test comes on Sunday against high-flying Aston Villa.
Speaking on The Overlap’s Stick to Football podcast, Pochettino opened up about his tenure and departure. “It’s really sad. I really love Tottenham. It will always be an important part of my life, both professionally and personally,” he said. “I know how the people there are suffering—inside the club and the fans.”
He reflected on his exit, noting he chose not to speak publicly at the time. “When you leave or when you’re sad, it’s not the right moment to talk. But while I was there, I tried to explain my vision. We finished the training ground and the stadium, played at Wembley and Milton Keynes, and remained very competitive.”
Pochettino also touched on the pressure to win trophies. “It’s a shame. We were winning every season despite going 18 months without a signing—a Premier League record. We had money, but not the kind needed to truly challenge for titles. We pushed to win, but missed that last step.”
He described how he evaluates potential managerial roles, using his Tottenham start as an example. “I want to know the real project, what’s expected of me. At Spurs, I understood that from the beginning. But the problem is when the assessment comes from outside, not from within the club, and people start to say, ‘You should have won with this team.’ That poisons things.”
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