Mauricio Pochettino remains open to Tottenham return despite looming threat of relegation to the Championship

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly willing to return to Tottenham even in the Championship, as interim boss Igor Tudor faces a potential sack.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 5, 2026, 4:28 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Football365

Relegation Crisis Deepens in North London

Tottenham Hotspur is currently navigating one of the most volatile periods in its modern history, sitting just four points above the Premier League relegation zone. Following a disastrous tenure under Thomas Frank, the club turned to former Juventus assistant and Marseille coach Igor Tudor to stabilize the squad. However, the "Tudor era" has begun with consecutive defeats to Arsenal and Fulham, extending the clubs winless run in the Premier League to ten matches. As the team prepares for a critical fixture against Crystal Palace, internal patience is reportedly wearing thin, with the specter of a descent into the Championship becoming a statistical reality.

Pochettino Open to Emotional Homecoming

In a development that has provided a rare glimmer of hope for the Spurs faithful, journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Mauricio Pochettino is the clubs primary target for a permanent appointment this summer. Crucially, Pochettino is said to be "not put off" by the prospect of managing the club in the Championship should they fail to secure their Premier League status. While the financial implications of such a move would be complex—particularly regarding the managers significant wage requirements—the Argentine's affinity for the club appears to outweigh the risks associated with a potential relegation.

Speculation Over Tudors Immediate Future

Despite only recently arriving at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Igor Tudor is already facing rumors of an early exit. Reports from Football Insider suggest that the Spurs hierarchy could sack Tudor before the season concludes if the current losing streak is not halted immediately. Former Premier League chief scout Mick Brown noted that the appointment was a significant gamble, citing Tudors lack of experience in English football and his struggling relationship with the media. With the club in a "farce" state, the board may feel compelled to make another change to provide a final spark of hope for survival.