Red River FC Panoramica

ATLANTA -- Mauricio Pochettino insisted his full focus is on the World Cup with the USMNT but did not rule out a future return to Tottenham after being asked about the club’s managerial vacancy following manager Igor Tudor’s dismissal, adding that “never say never” in football. Pochettino last coached Spurs from 2014-19.

Rio Ferdinand has issued a stark warning to Roberto De Zerbi about taking the vacant managerial role at Tottenham Hotspur. Following Igor Tudor's rapid dismissal, the former Manchester United defender believes the Italian tactician should think carefully before agreeing to step into the chaotic environment in north London, expressing major concerns that the club's board and lack of ambition will ultimately damage his career.

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel has told GOAL why he would have sided with Harry Redknapp or Glenn Hoddle over Roberto De Zerbi as another managerial merry-go-round is set in motion. With Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor passing through north London this season, Premier League survival hangs in the balance without a familiar face being turned to for inspiration.

So here we are again, Tottenham Hotspur. Seven games into the Igor Tudor reign that was supposed to save Spurs from relegation, they look more doomed than ever before. They are one point outside the Premier League's bottom three and are the only side without a win in the top-flight in 2026. Every time they seem to have turned a corner, a new disaster is waiting for them just ahead.