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When manager Julian Nagelsmann came out for sale, Mauricio Pochettino was pushed to the lower ranks.
Tottenham Hotspur are trying to end their partnership with manager Antonio Conte. On the 19th at 0:00 am (Korean time), Tottenham drew 3-3 with Southampton in the 28th round of the English Premier League (EPL). “This is unacceptable,” Conte said at a press conference after the match. Among the 11 players, I see some selfish players. Players who don’t help each other and don’t play hard. This is not a team,” openly demeaning the players.
The remarks had quite a stir and Conte distanced himself from Tottenham. The British media ‘Telegraph’ said, “An agreement will be reached for Conte to leave within this week. Officials at the club believe it is impossible for Conte to remain at Tottenham.”
Also, manager Conte is exhibiting deranged behavior. The British media’Evening Standard’ said, “It is unknown whether Conte will return to the club, and on the side of Tottenham, Conte not coming to the team will only adversely affect his future.” “Conte will not be extending his contract, which expires in June, and the squad believes that Conte will not return to Everton after the A-match,” he added.
Naturally, the names of his successors were mentioned. First, Mauricio Pochettino, who also led Tottenham, was mentioned. Pochettino, who was sacked last year while leading Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is currently unemployed, and the atmosphere of wanting his return was sensed even within the Tottenham squad.
However, sudden news came from the German side. Bayern Munich sacked coach Nagelsmann. German media ‘Bild’ said on the 24th, “Munich plans to immediately part ways with coach Nagelsmann and appoint Thomas Tuchel as coach immediately.” It was announced that the director of Tuhell had been appointed.
As Nagelsman came to the market, Tottenham also moved the target from Pochettino to Nagelsman. British media ‘Football Insider’ said, “Tottenham’s next manager candidate is Nagelsmann, and Chairman Daniel Levy is his ‘big fan’.”
Pochettino became a cold ricer in an instant. In the British media ‘Talk Sports’, reporter Sean Curtis said, “Pochettino wants to return to Tottenham. But Chairman Daniel Levy does not want him to return.” The aftermath of Nagelsmann’s sacking is also affecting Pochettino.