Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jermaine Jenas has urged Mauricio Pochettino to make a change in the goalkeeping area of the team after the latest mistake from Hugo Lloris against the Reds at the weekend. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur were heading for a share of the spoils before French World Cup winner Lloris fumbled the ball into the net off Toby Alderweireld on the stroke of full-time to give the Reds a crucial victory in the title race. Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino had earlier given the hosts a 13th minute lead before fellow Brazilian Lucas Moura equalised for Spurs in the second half. Giroud Salary Too High For French Suitors Jermaine Jenas is an ex-Spurs player turned pundit and he told BBC Sport that it’s time for Tottenham Hotspur … [Read more...]
Pochettino Maintains Top-four Quest Despite Liverpool Loss
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is adamant that his team will qualify for Champions League football via the league despite the defeat to Liverpool on Sunday evening. Pochettino and Spurs saw their top-four hopes diminish at Anfield against the Reds following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of title-chasers Liverpool. The result made it four defeats in five Premier League games for the North London club. Tottenham Hotspur were initially in the picture for the title until the recent run of poor results. In his post-match reaction to the Liverpool defeat, Pochettino said that Spurs are still in control of their destiny as far as securing a top-four spot at the end of the season is concerned. Liverpool Defender Pulls Out Of England Squad Spurs … [Read more...]
Liverpool Is Right To Spend £75m On Van Dijk
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has sided with Liverpool following the transfer splurge made to sign Dutch international centre back Virgil Van Dijk. The Reds paid a world record transfer fee for a defender to sign Virgil Van Dijk from fellow Premier League club Southampton at the start of last season. The Premier League leaders splashed the sum of £75m on the former Groningen FC of Holland player. In his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of the crucial Premier League meeting with Liverpool on Sunday evening, Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino backed the Reds on the Van Dijk transfer. Solskjaer’s job linked to Tottenham boss Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield later this weekend hope to get a win that would … [Read more...]
How Tottenham hint on Pochettino’s United move
Tottenham Hotspur chiefs are reportedly giving up on keeping Argentina manager Mauricio Pochettino at the club with the interest coming from Man United ahead of the coming season. Mauricio Pochettino has transformed Tottenham since he took over at the club. They have been able to break into the big Premier League teams and also compete for the league title. Most importantly, the North London outfit will have been playing in the Champions League for the past two seasons ahead of Arsenal. The feat by the Argentina international has attracted the Red Devils to come seeking for him as they are in search of a new and quality manager. Why Arsenal bid for £362m-rated star is just a waste of time The Red Devils parted ways with Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho … [Read more...]
Pochettino hints who will scale through between Barcelona, Man United
Manchester United have been drawn against Spanish giants Barcelona for the quarter-finals of the Champions League after the Red Devils were able to defeat Paris Saint Germain in the round of 16. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has tipped the La Liga outfit ahead of his Premier League counterpart to go ahead in the quarterfinals and to go ahead to win the Champions League. Should the Spanish giants lift the Champions League, it would be the sixth time they will be doing that in their history. Man United winning the race to land this Real Madrid forward However, Man United were earlier tipped to repeat the magic when they clash against Barcelona having returned to winning ways under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer since he took charge in December … [Read more...]
Spurs Join Race To Sign £70m Chelsea Target
North London giants Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the keenly contested race to sign highly-rated Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa ahead of the start of the transfer window this summer. This is according to the publication from popular media outlet Goal. It was revealed that Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to splash cash on the Italian international in his quest to boost up his squad for major honours. Federico Chiesa has been in sensational form for Fiorentina this year including the scoring of a treble in the 7-1 thrashing handed out to AS Roma in their Coppa Italia clash. “Man United can afford superstar” - Insider confirms Mourinho’s bid for top forward His form has attracted several European clubs including West London giants … [Read more...]
Pochettino reacts to United’s resurgence under Solskjaer
This is the first time that Argentina manager and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino would be reacting in public since Man United became a transformed team under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Red Devils team transformed from their slow and struggling state under former manager Jose Mourinho but as soon as he was sacked with the former United forward brought in to take charge, the team became a winning side as they have suffered only one defeat against PSG in the Champions League. He noted that the United team are now a better side than they used to be and the England national team are already benefitting from the good work at the Old Trafford and with the players. Just in: Another manager sacked by Manchester United owners However, the Red … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal must thank Pochettino for saving season
Arsenal fans would have had reasons to lament after the North London derby against Tottenham but they were saved by the Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino. It is reported after Lucas Torriera was handed a red card in the game, he had waited at the tunnel to speak with the referee Anthony Taylor but he was warned by Mauricio Pochettino who told him of the consequence it would have had on his team. Lucas Torreira was shown the red card after a tackle with Tottenham defender Danny Rose at the dire minutes of the game which ended in a 1-1 draw. Sarri Wants Chelsea Form To Continue After West London Derby Win Suggestions are that Lucas Torreira would have gone against the rules by in an attempt to speak with the official and would have been handed a ban that … [Read more...]
Happy Tottenham boss rates Arsenal in derby shared spoils
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino seems to be happy that his side were able to secure a point in the North London derby clash against Arsenal on Saturday. Arsenal had travelled to the Wembley Stadium, the home ground of the Spurs team and secured a 1-1 draw with Gunners striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failing to secure all three point for his side when he missed a penalty in the game. This made Mauricio Pochettino happy as he rates the game as a good one despite not winning as expected. Mauricio Pochettino noted that the point is important to his team as he stressed that they deserve a win in the game because they were a better side and his players played excellently. Sigurdsson Will Show His Quality Against Liverpool – Marco Silva The Argentina … [Read more...]
EPL: Emery makes big claim of Mauricio Pochettino ahead of North London derby
As Arsenal and Tottenham prepare for the London derby at the weekend, manager Unai Emery rates Mauricio Pochettino very high as he tips the Argentina manager to succeed as a coach as well as make big impacts in the English Premier League. The Spanish manager is known to Mauricio Pochettino beyond the North London derby as their relationship can be traced to the Spanish Serie A where the Spurs manager was in charge of Espanyol. It would be recalled that Mauricio Pochettino earlier hailed the Gunners manager, recalling that he had recommended him for a job at Mestalla in 2012 and was offered the role but he refused and remained with Espanyol. Manager Confirms Loan Recall For Liverpool Player However, the former Sevilla and PSG boss said he has big respect … [Read more...]
How United made a big mistake with Mauricio Pochettino
There is no doubt that the search for a new manager for Manchester United is still underway despite having a performer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the interim manager with just a defeat in 1 2 games across all competitions. The Red Devils had parted ways with the former Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho and made it clear that they were in for a new and experienced manager for the coming season. A number of names including Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the club including former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. Club To Frustrate Chelsea And Manchester United By Taking These Steps With Mauricio Pochettino turning out to be the favourite amongst all, former United players, pundits and fans have all … [Read more...]
How Ed Woodward plans to transform United into champions
It is understood that Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is bent on transforming the Red Devils into champions by overhauling the squad, starting from the summer transfer window. The intention is to ensure that the club stops being a struggling team to becoming champions by winning league titles, something that was last experienced under legendary boss Alex Ferguson. It is understood that the first process begins with appointing a new permanent manager following the sack of Jose Mourinho last year December. Although, Ed Woodward is in the dilemma of giving the opportunity to interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to take over or moving in for a new and more experienced manager. Blunt Unai Emery gives reason for Ozil’s exclusion The fans … [Read more...]
Done United deal with new manager?
Emerging reports claim that English Premier League outfit Manchester United are close to sealing a deal for their next manager after agreeing on a compensation fee. The Red Devils parted ways with former manager Jose Mourinho in December last year and have since been in search of a new manager ahead of next season. Former United player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was therefore brought in to come take charge as interim boss until a new manager can be found in the summer window. Arsenal must get serious to snap up 27-year-old Real Madrid star A number of names have been linked with Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino more preferred than former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. However, the Tottenham boss has been … [Read more...]
Why United will no longer have Tottenham’s Pochettino
English Premier League outfit Manchester United are reported to be suitors of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino but they might not land him anymore because of the interest already indicated by West London side Chelsea. The need for Mauricio Pochettino at the Old Trafford came after the sack of Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho sometimes in December last year. A number of replacements have been lined up for the Portuguese boss with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, former Real Madrid boss Antonio Conte and the Tottenham boss. United not ready to resign former forward Mauricio Pochettino was tipped to land the job because of his availability and his feat with Tottenham by making them title contenders as well as qualifying for the Champions League ahead … [Read more...]
Wayne Rooney gives United the best manager solution
Manchester United are desperately in search of a new manager following the sack of Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho last year December. It was becoming obvious that the former manager had lost his grip on the club which reflected in the way the players played and the result. The management were left with no choice than to show him the exit door. The Red Devils immediately installed former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the interim boss and he has since impressed to win all of the seven games under his reign. Lucas Torreira in shock Tottenham Link? Nevertheless, the Old Trafford side are still believed to be in search of a new and high class manager who would take over at the club in the coming season with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not being considered for … [Read more...]
United given Sanchez, Welsh star transfer advice
There is no doubt anymore that English Premier League side Manchester United have got their season back again especially after storming the Wembley to defeat Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham on Sunday in the Premier League encounter. It was actually a very slow start of the season for the Red Devils as they struggled to secure good results under the reigns of former manager Jose Mourinho before he was sacked. Now, the Old Trafford side have won all the games under new interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer which keeps them on track to qualify for next season’s Champions League with a top four league finish. Chelsea transfer rumors making headlines today However, most of the players who could not find their rhythm under the former boss are beginning to … [Read more...]
Daniel Levy’s stand on United’s Pochettino’s interest known
It has been made known, what the stand of the Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is on the reported interest of Manchester United on the club’s manager Mauricio Pochettino. The Red Devils are keen on the signature of Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season as a replacement for Jose Mourinho who was sacked late last year as a result of poor performance. Following months of controversies and poor results, United showed the Portuguese boss the way out after their 5-1 humiliation in the hands of Premier League leaders Liverpool. Klopp Finally Blocks Star Defender Transfer However, the Red Devils immediately secured the service of former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the interim manager with the hope that they can bring in a world class manager at the end … [Read more...]
United’s biggest deal on card as Woodward meets potential manager
Manchester United could be set to strike their biggest deal in a long while with the latest reports coming from the Daily Star. The report claims that the Red Devils executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has had a meeting with Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino with the hope of convincing him to take charge at the Old Trafford ahead of next season. United have been in search of a new manager since the sack of former manager Jose Mourinho who failed to pull good result at the start of the season. Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was first mentioned as a replacement for the Portuguese boss but from every indication, they are keen to settle with the North London boss. Unai Emery has reasons to worry again ahead of Liverpool match Mauricio … [Read more...]
‘work starts’ for Mauricio Pochettino after reportedly taking this major step
The big job for Mauricio Pochettino might have started ahead of his potential move following reports that he has already made his demand for the player he wants to sign. Reports have it that the Red Devils are making efforts to convince the North London outfit Tottenham boss into having a switch to the Old Trafford as a replacement for sacked manager Jose Mourinho. The report claims that a secret talk has been held between United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the Argentina boss and an agreement might have been reached but nothing has been made public. Arsenal legend explains why United players should feel embarrassed However, latest report claims that should Mauricio Pochettino join United, he will seek to have Leicester City player James … [Read more...]
Tottenham boss makes latest decision on United move known
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has earlier made it clear that he was not interested in a move to the Old Trafford as Manchester United boss and that has not changed with his latest claim. The Argentina international emerged as a potential replacement for Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho who was sacked in December alongside other top managers. The former Chelsea boss failed to impress this season with his side losing most of the games and the 5-1 defeat he watched his side suffer against Premier League leaders Liverpool was enough to send him parking. Allegri speaks on interest for United job However, United were reported to have identified the Tottenham boss as a potential buy having established himself as one of the top managers in the English … [Read more...]
United turn attention to another Italian boss as Mourinho’s replacement
Manchester United seem to be making some progress with caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after winning two of their last consecutive games with a 100 per cent record, they are still out for a permanent boss. The Red Devils parted ways with former manager Jose Mourinho few weeks back after he failed to deliver good result for the team with the latest being the 3-1 defeat suffered against Liverpool. Since then, the Red Devils have been in search of a new and permanent manager who is of top quality and has the capacity to lead a big team like United. Why Chelsea are without a permanent captain so far However, Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was mentioned as a possible candidate but with suggestions that he might not be interested in parting ways … [Read more...]
Legend Warns Liverpool Against January Transfers
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Blackburn Rovers star Tim Sherwood has warned against adding to their squad when the transfer window reopens next month. Liverpool have surged to the top of the Premier League table and the Reds have extended their lead to six points over nearest challengers Tottenham Hotspur. The Merseysiders were able to open a six-point cushion at the top following their 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle United at Anfield on Boxing Day. Tim Sherwood is a former Premier League title winner with Blackburn Rovers during the 1994/95 season and also managed Tottenham Hotspur before current boss Mauricio Pochettino was appointed manager. Arsenal, Inter Milan preparing January move for versatile defender He has the experience of winning the Premier … [Read more...]