Argentinian reveals the challenges of managing the US men’s national side, that he was never in consideration for the England job and how he would love a return to SpursPressure? It comes with the territory for Mauricio Pochettino, what with his territory these days being the United States and the job of managing the men’s national team. For a World Cup. That the US will largely host next year. And yet Pochettino felt the dial turn a little further on the Friday before last when he watched a clip of Donald Trump hosting Gianni Infantino at the White House.“Can the US win?” Trump asked his presidential counterpart at Fifa. To which, for a man as obsequious as Infantino, there was only one reply. Pochettino smiles. “Gianni said yes, but I was disappointed with this answer,” he says. “He should say: ‘You need to ask your great coach, Pochettino.’ Because for sure, he can give a better opinion.” Continue reading...
Mauricio Pochettino believes the US could be a top football nation in 5-10 years, acknowledging the pressure on them as World Cup co-hosts. He manages the US men's national team on a one-campaign contract after leaving Chelsea. He states he was never in consideration for the England job, which went to Thomas Tuchel. Pochettino also expresses a desire to return to Tottenham.
