Tottenham urged to look to the Bundesliga for Thomas Frank successor amid Pochettino links
Tottenham Hotspur have been cautioned about the idea of bringing Mauricio Pochettino back to the club this summer.
Pressure is mounting on current head coach Thomas Frank following a season filled with underwhelming performances and poor results. Saturday’s crucial home fixture against struggling West Ham could prove decisive for the Dane’s future in north London.
Frank only took charge last summer after replacing Ange Postecoglou, who had guided Spurs to Europa League glory and ended their long wait for silverware. However, the transition has not worked out as hoped, and it’s clear he has lost the backing of a large portion of the fanbase.
On talkSPORT’s Inside Spurs YouTube show, there was surprising consensus that supporters would accept a 1-1 draw against West Ham if it resulted in Frank being dismissed.
If that were to happen, attention would quickly turn to potential replacements — and one emotionally charged name is always Pochettino. The Argentine spent five years at Tottenham, leading the club to a Champions League final and a League Cup final, but ultimately fell short of lifting a trophy.
During his tenure, Pochettino was never fully supported in the transfer market, largely due to the financial strain of the club’s £1 billion stadium project. Many fans still believe there is unfinished business between him and Spurs.
However, an immediate return would not be possible. Pochettino is currently in charge of the United States national team and has a home World Cup to prepare for. Even so, talkSPORT’s Alan Brazil believes a reunion could happen afterward.
Speaking on Breakfast, the former Spurs striker said:
“He’s a really nice guy. I think he wants to come back. Daniel Levy has gone now, so maybe he could return after the World Cup.”
Despite this, doubts remain about revisiting a former manager. On Inside Spurs, Sonny Snelling warned against the move, saying:
“Never go back to an ex. I feel like that opportunity has probably passed, which is a shame.
“When you look at his time at PSG and Chelsea, there were positives, but with the World Cup coming up, it really depends on how the US perform — and their preparation hasn’t been great.
“I honestly don’t know who we go for next, but I’d prefer a younger coach. These last two project managers have been quite rigid. Younger coaches tend to be more open to new signings and developing players.”
Show host Majestic echoed concerns about the club’s overall direction:
“I think Spurs need a complete change in energy. The problem is a big section of the fanbase will say Pochettino isn’t the answer because he didn’t win trophies.
“But having a great stadium and training ground doesn’t automatically make us bigger than we are. I think some fans need a reality check.”
Bookmakers currently list Xabi Alonso, Oliver Glasner and Marco Silva as the leading contenders to take over at Tottenham. However, another option was highlighted on the show.
Snelling added:
“I’d go for Sebastian Hoeness at Stuttgart. He’s delivered their first trophy in a long time and improved a lot of players. Angelo Stiller, for example, is a top-quality playmaker who’s been linked with Real Madrid.”
Hoeness lifted the German Cup last season and has Stuttgart sitting third in the Bundesliga.