REAL MADRID are keeping a close eye on former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino with Zinedine Zidane under pressure at the Spanish club.
After losing 2-1 to Manchester City in the first-leg of the Champions League last-16 last week, the Madrid boss will know he needs to overcome that deficit if he is to keep the pressure off.
Mauricio Pochettino could replace Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid bossCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Zidane’s side have already been dumped out of the Copa del Rey but are top of La Liga, one point ahead of Barcelona.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the club are monitoring Pochettino’s situation as they consider changing managers amid growing pressure on Zidane.
After the 2-0 win over title challengers Barcelona last week, it was a well timed result for the
Frenchman as he continues to keep president Florentino Perez satisfied.
Zidane’s relationship with Perez has not always been perfect, and with Pochettino being a free agent, Perez could be tempted to make a change if the club fails to win notable silverware this season.
Spurs fans were disappointed to see Pochettino leave following a poor run and now some of Europe’s top clubs are interested in the free agent.
Since Pochettino left Tottenham, they have endure a tough season and are currently on a run of four consecutive defeats in all competitions under Jose Mourinho.
Pochettino, who led Tottenham to the Champions League final in May, will not be short offers in the summer.
Manchester United were linked with the Argentinian but their form has improved under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Bayern Munich are also considering a move for the 48-year-old with their current boss Hansi Flick only on a contract until the end of the season.
Jamie O’Hara says that Mauricio Pochettino could make a quick return management with Tottenham
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
