LONDON (REUTERS) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Tuesday (Dec 18) that he was committed to delivering results in his current job, in comments that may do little to quell speculation about him replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.
Pochettino has emerged as bookmakers' favourite to succeed Mourinho, with the Argentine viewed as a suitable long-term candidate to deliver attacking football and develop young talent at Old Trafford.
The 46-year-old told a news conference he was saddened by Mourinho's departure, and he dismissed what he described as "rumours" over his own future. But he did not flatly deny any interest in replacing the Portuguese.
"I went to send my best wishes to him, I'm so sorry. I have a good relationship with him... he's a good friend and it's sad news," Pochettino told a news conference.
"The business you know very well - a lot of rumours happen. I think after nearly five years there's a lot of rumours about my position as manager at Tottenham. I cannot answer this type of question.
"It's not my business what happens in another club now. I'm focused on training and delivering my best result in this club (Tottenham)."
Pochettino, who joined Tottenham from Southampton in 2014, has guided the club to consecutive top-three finishes in the Premier League, but he is yet to win a trophy.
Â
Â
Former United skipper Gary Neville pointed out on Tuesday that while Pochettino had not picked up any silverware in England, he had a number of qualities that would appeal to United fans.
"My view is they need someone who meets the three key principles of the club - promotion of youth, entertaining football, and to win matches," Neville told Sky Sports.
Pochettino shrugged off the suggestion lightly.
"Of course I respect the opinion of everyone. But people say different things," Pochettino said.
LONDON (REUTERS) - Investigators searching for a lost plane carrying Premier League soccer player Emiliano Sala said on Wednesday (Jan 30) an underwater search would begin after they found two
Football Extras: Plane cushions found in search for missing
Mourinho heading back to the Bernabeu. Santiago Solari is set to be sacked imminently with Jose Mourinho to be confirmed as the next Real Madrid boss according to reports in Spain. Mourinho returning to the Bernabeu has been brewing for some time now.
Man Utd should sack Jose Mourinho for Real Madrid legend
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has suggested that he will be ready to play against Liverpool in the Champions League final later this month after spending the end of the season on the sidelines. The England striker has been hit with a few injuries this campaign, with his latest one keeping him out for
Tottenham's Kane has been ready to play for 10 days - espn.com
Jun 02, 2019 · Neymar, the Brazilian football star, has denied an accusation that he raped a woman at a luxury hotel in Paris last month, claiming that he is the victim of an extortion attempt.
Neymar rape allegation: PSG player denies Paris hotel claims
Jesus Shines As City Regain Top Spot, Eriksen Fires Spurs Manchester City swept back to the top of the Premier League as Gabriel Jesus struck twice in the champions' 3-1 win over Everton, while
Gabriel Jesus shines as Manchester City regain top spot
Valencia manager, Marcelino has insisted the pressure will be on Arsenal when his side take on the Gunners in the Europa League semi-finals. Valencia made it to the semi-finals of the Europa
Emery: Arsenal Will Attack Valencia In Europa Semis 2nd Leg
Roberto Martinez is unperturbed by the constant speculation regarding Leighton Baines, his contract situation and potential suitors as he becomes the subject of more and more column inches following his impressive displays for England over the past week. The closure last month of the transfer window
Bleacher Report | Sports. Highlights. News. Now.
FC Porto converted a penalty kick awarded following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review three minutes from the end of extra time to beat AS Roma 3-1 on Wednesday. The win gave them a 4-3 aggregate victory to advance into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, after having lost 1-2 in the first leg.
Porto score VAR penalty in extra time to send Roma out of
cardiff skipper dedicates goal to sala Cardiff City captain Sol Bamba dedicated his goal and a 2-1 victory over Southampton to Emiliano Sala after an emotional match for the Welsh club. Round 38
I know Sala was watching - Bambav | FOX Sports Asia
LIVERPOOL (REUTERS) - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged his players to give "every fibre of their bodies" in the battle for the Premier League title.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Football: Liverpool's players must fight for the Premier
Brighton & Hove Albion women's first-team manager Hope Powell was disappointed with her side's 1-1 draw against Yeovil Town this evening, and admitted she saw the match as two points lost. Victoria Williams gave Albion the lead, and the team had multiple chances to extend their lead before Yeovil eq
0 comments:
Post a Comment