In many respects, Tottenham have yet to truly replace Mauricio Pochettino all these years on. While Ange Postecoglou did end the club’s long wait for silverware, his tenure ultimately failed to endure in N17.
Now, Thomas Frank is under mounting pressure. Spurs are still without a league victory in 2026, and the weekend defeat to Manchester United has only intensified scrutiny on the Danish coach.
Whether Tottenham’s hierarchy would genuinely consider handing Pochettino a second spell remains uncertain, but the Argentine appears in no hurry to distance himself from the speculation.
Pochettino is reportedly one of three candidates on Tottenham’s managerial shortlist, and he is said to be open to a return to the club following the World Cup.
Pochettino spotted with Tottenham figures
This week, Pochettino shared an Instagram story showing himself alongside Spurs legend Ossie Ardiles during a meeting in the UK. The image was accompanied by the caption “COYS”, underlining the former manager’s enduring affection for Tottenham.
While the moment should be treated cautiously — given Pochettino and Ardiles regularly spend time together and share strong ties to the club — the post has inevitably fueled further discussion.
Spurs supporters remain divided over the prospect of Pochettino’s return, but it is clear he is comfortable maintaining his association with the club.
Pochettino speaks about Spurs again
Further insight into Pochettino’s mindset may emerge when he appears on the High Performance Podcast next week. A promotional post for the episode includes an image of a whiteboard featuring a message that directly references Tottenham.
The note reads: “Mbappe. Mason. Champiñon. [Champions] League. Spurs,” with the word “Spurs” heavily underlined. The post’s caption adds: “Spurs fans might want to take a look at the final slide.”
What it all signifies remains unclear for now, but more clarity is expected when the episode airs on Monday.
