Tottenham Hotspur will have been watching as Mauricio Pochettino’s United States team was thrashed 5-2 by Belgium.
Pochettino is a leading contender to take the Tottenham job this summer, with his involvement at the World Cup delaying the move from happening sooner.
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Roberto De Zerbi is another strong contender, and perhaps the North London club could look to focus their efforts on the Italian after Poch’s latest humiliation.
The former Spurs boss has not had the easiest time in the build-up to this summer’s World Cup, and the defeat to Belgium should be a concern.
Tottenham should be worried about Mauricio Pochettino’s USA defeat
Tottenham Hotspur must approach the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino with caution after the United States’ latest humiliation.
In preparation for the 2026 World Cup, the USA hosted Belgium in a friendly match in Atlanta, but it did not go to plan.
The World Cup’s hosts were beaten 5-2 by the Red Devils, which should concern the people in charge of the national team.
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Weston McKennie actually gave Pochettino’s team the lead; however, Belgium replied with five goals before the USA pulled another goal back late on.
Following the defeat, Pochettino said: “It’s difficult to accept – it’s painful – but at the same time we can take so many positive things. The first half was really good. We played better than Belgium and created chances.”
Tottenham face a tough Mauricio Pochettino decision
The ex-Spurs man has now lost eight of his 23 matches in charge of the United States, but this latest defeat should be a worry.
Tottenham would have to pay a fee for Pochettino were they to bring him in before the start of the season, which could mean they favour De Zerbi.
De Zerbi is a free agent, having left Marseille earlier this summer, and there seem to be plenty at the North London club who admire his work.
Tottenham now face a tough call whether to bring Pochettino back in the summer or look elsewhere for their new coach.
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