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USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has admitted he yearns for English football as speculation about a possible comeback to Tottenham Hotspur intensifies.
Pochettino, whose USMNT deal concludes following this summer's World Cup, revealed to L'Équipe: "I long for the football environment in England. I adore the nation, its traditions, the footballing heritage.
"For someone with a winning mentality who seeks to compete with others and challenge their skills, it represents the perfect destination. There, you must consistently deliver excellence."
The opportunity to rejoin the Premier League is anticipated this summer as Tottenham prepares to name a new full-time manager. Caretaker boss Igor Tudor will only guide the squad until summer, when the possibility of reuniting with Pochettino could materialize.
Igor Tudor's Tottenham Future Reconsidered
West Ham United's 2–0 loss at Aston Villa provided Tottenham the opportunity to ease unthinkable relegation concerns by capitalizing on their draw at Anfield and 3–2 triumph over Atlético Madrid during the week.
Going into the crucial match against Forest, there was genuinely a feeling that Tudor had survived an initial crisis, with his squad possibly reaching a turning point. Nevertheless, the hope that emerged last week turned out to be false optimism, with Sunday's defeat once more casting doubt on the 47-year-old's position, according to The Telegraph.
Tottenham also announced on Monday that their caretaker manager's father, Mario, has died, explaining Tudor's absence from post-match media obligations.
Many will now question whether it's time to part ways with the Croatian, with Spurs' next fixture set for April 12 following the international break and FA Cup quarterfinals.
Pochettino 'Frontrunner' for Tottenham Job This Summer
Some have urged the unpopular leadership, particularly sporting director Johan Lange and CEO Vinai Venkatesham, to select a manager with strong connections to the club should Tudor depart quickly.
Pochettino would represent an ideal choice for numerous supporters, but the prospect of reuniting with the Argentine at this stage of the season seems impractical. His attention remains on the USMNT and guiding the team to success at the World Cup.
After the tournament, however, circumstances could change.
Another report from The Telegraph identifies Pochettino among the "leading candidates" to succeed Tudor at season's end, along with former Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi, who would welcome the position provided Spurs can escape relegation following a disastrous campaign.
Importantly, Pochettino's exit from USMNT responsibilities remains unconfirmed, but the former Spurs, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach has openly expressed his desire to return to club management, with several prestigious opportunities expected this summer.