His comments come at a time of immense pressure for current head coach Thomas Frank, whose tenure is reportedly at “breaking point” after a string of poor results.
Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham should compete at the highest level
Speaking about the High performance podcastPochettino, who currently manages the United States national team, was blunt about his former club’s current trajectory.
While Spurs ended a 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League last season under Ange Postecoglou, Pochettino insists such accolades are not enough for a club of Tottenham’s stature.
“It is true that Tottenham is a club that has to think about winning the Premier League and the Champions League.
“Their facilities are Champions League (level), and we didn’t have that in the past. But now it’s about winning the Premier League and the Champions League.”
“The fans appreciated us because we challenged for the Premier League and the Champions League.
“It’s good to win the Europa League that the team won last season because when you celebrate a trophy that’s good, but it’s not enough.
“It is not enough for a club like Tottenham to compete for the Carabao Cup or the FA Cup or the Europa League or the Conference (League).
“It’s a club that should or should be in the Champions League, and has to fight for the Champions League, and has to try to believe that you can win the Champions League, and has to fight for the Premier League, and has to believe that you can win the Premier League.”
Thomas Frank Tottenham’s future remains uncertain
The timing of these comments couldn’t be worse for Thomas Frank.
Tottenham are currently experiencing a nightmare in the Premier League, where they sit in fifteenth place and are just six points above the relegation zone.
After a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United, Spurs have now gone seven league matches without a win.
Frank admitted his side are ‘desperate’ for a win ahead of Tuesday’s match with Newcastle United.
Reports suggest he could be one game away from defeat, with the hierarchy losing patience as the club’s domestic season collapses. Pochettino has been identified as a potential candidate to replace him.
Although the Dane has guided Spurs to the Champions League last 16, his league record of just seven wins in 25 games has made his position increasingly tenable.
Pochettino still has unfinished business at Tottenham
The ‘world class’ Argentinian remains a much-loved figure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, thanks in large part to his transformative five-year spell between 2014 and 2019.
Under his leadership, Spurs became regular title contenders and finished second in the Premier League in 2016/17 with their highest ever points total.
His tenure culminated with a historic run to the 2019 Champions League final, only to lose to Liverpool
Although he left the club five months later, his unfinished business is a recurring theme.
With his USMNT contract set to expire after the 2026 World Cup, many fans are already dreaming of a reunion to restore the club to the heights he once reached.
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