Mauricio Pochettino could be set for a Premier League management return in London, but not at former club Tottenham Hotspur. Despite previous claims from the Argentine regarding his desire to work at Spurs again, Chelsea have now identified Pochettino as one of the names high up on their next manager shortlist.
During a five-and-a-half-year tenure at Spurs, Pochettino revolutionised the playing style of the club and turned them into of the best teams in England. An attacking, front-foot style of play saw Spurs regularly finish in a Champions League qualification spot under Pochettino.
However, it is absolutely fair to say he was never considerably backed. If he is chosen as the next Blues head coach that would almost certainly change. Julian Nagelsmann is the current front-runner, football.london understands but Pochettino has already proven he can get an underperforming team firing on all fronts.
