Mauricio Pochettino Expresses Concern Over Tottenham’s Relegation Battle in Premier League 2026

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reflects on Spurs' struggles in the relegation zone during the Premier League 2026 season.

Former Tottenham Manager Shows Concern Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his sadness over the suffering of the club as they fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Pochettino managed Spurs from 2014 to 2019 and took them to the Champions League final, but was sacked after a poor start to the following season. Tottenham are currently 18th in the table, two points from safety with four games to play. Pochettino, who is now preparing to lead co-hosts USA at this summer's World Cup, believes that it's really sad because he knows how the people are suffering there, inside the club and also the fans. ## Tottenham's Current Situation Tottenham are 18th in the table, two points from safety with four games to play. The team's win over relegated Wolves on Saturday was their first league victory this year, and they travel to fifth-placed Aston Villa on Sunday. They will be without midfielder Xavi Simons for the rest of the season after he suffered a knee injury against Wolves, while striker Dominic Solanke also went off injured. ## Pochettino's Future Plans Pochettino joined Paris St-Germain after leaving Tottenham before a return to the Premier League with Chelsea. He has often been linked with a return to north London, and he believes that one day, yes, because he really likes England. He thinks that his profile - his human profile and his coaching profile - match very well with the Premier League.