The Paris-based club were in the final last season against Bayern Munich but fell just short, although PSG have already qualified for the semi-finals again this year under Poch. The Argentine led Spurs to an unlikely Champions League Final in 2019, beating the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Man City and Ajax along the way to the Madrid climax. Mauricio Pochettino to self-isolate after positive Covid-19 test ... BT Sport Monthly Pass. Have something to tell us about this article? I was a very young coach, with my experience in Spain and my one-and-a-half years in Southampton. “In the last few days, I was talking with Daniel, it’s not a problem to explain this … I wanted to translate my gratitude and that of my coaching staff and all our families because he was the person, with all the board, that trusted us, who gave us the structure to work and to try to achieve the objectives that were in the table, that was the most important thing,” he said. "Without football it is impossible to live." “Of course, Paris is a team where the people are dreaming about the Champions League. “I am so happy that he is at Tottenham, replacing me,” he admitted. In an in-depth interview with BBC Radio 5 live's Nihal Arthanayake, Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino speaks about football, family and pressure. Today, Tottenham is one of the best clubs in the world. No. “With Jose, we know each other for a long time,” Pochettino said. Norwich 0-3 Tottenham - Mauricio Pochettino Post Match Interview - Our Plan Was Perfect (FULL HD) Goal Time. Pochettino is now off the payroll after his six-month gardening leave ended, meaning he is free to take other jobs without the worry of prospective employers having to pay compensation. “Some information appeared that maybe I was on the radar of Real Madrid in case Jose goes. “For sure, he is very grateful for the way that we helped to build the club, which is now his club.”. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino fought back the tears as he tried to comprehend what he just witnessed from his players. Pochettino left Spurs in November, six months after leading the club to the Champions League final, and has been linked with Newcastle in recent days. "The players don't have to be afraid," Pochettino said. "Without football it is impossible to live." “Daniel told me that at the time, he was very clear about that, it was very public. Interview. For much of his time in management, Pochettino has been linked with jobs that Mourinho had, notably at Real Madrid when he was in charge of Espanyol and then at Manchester United last season. I said I am never going to use these type of rumours to sell myself. Opinion: What has happened to Steven Bergwijn at Spurs? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. “So, when I arrived to the stadium, Jose was waiting for me with a bag with a very nice bottle of French red wine and two kits of Real Madrid, shirts and shorts. He said (BT Sport): “They [PSG] were very close last season playing the final, but it was completely different Champions League we were living before when we arrived with Tottenham against Liverpool, it was completely different. - Det er meget let at arbejde med ham. Pochettino … Pochettino will need to put his stamp on PSG in time for their Champions League last-16 tie against Barcelona, the first leg of which is in February. Mauricio Pochettino: 'I'm so happy José is at Tottenham, replacing me' David Hytner. “When I was the coach of Espanyol, and he was at Real Madrid, we had a very good relationship. That’s why it was amazing for us as a coaching staff to go very quickly (to a higher level). “The decision was fantastic for us [to be hired] and when the decision is not good for you, you need to show the respect. Mauricio Pochettino was gracious in defeat during his post-match interview. Lige inden kampen gav PSG-træner Mauricio Pochettino interview til engelske BT Sport, hvor han roste Mbappé til skyerne. “It is very easy to work with him.He is 22, but he is mature. We feel very proud of that. There is no hostility and Pochettino is glad that Spurs are in Mourinho’s hands. The 22-year … Pochettino est complètement fan et on le comprend. Interview - Pochettino re-lives Spurs' greatest night Get BT Sport today - contract free Watch BT Sport's unbeatable line-up of world-class live sport for just £25 a month He’s says, ‘OK, these are for your kids to wear from now on!’. Reports claim the Argentinian is the main target of the Magpies’ prospective new owners should they complete a takeover but Pochettino could not disguise his desire to return to north London at some stage in his career. “To be involved and help the club to be the club that it is today is fantastic. I am very humble and realistic. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for Spurs video interviews, reaction and more. And always Daniel is going to be my friend, all the people there, I have very good relationships with them.”. Learn how your comment data is processed. “And of course I am happy as well to leave the club in the way that we left it, with all the facilities that are the best in the world. “The football vision at Tottenham was completely different then to what it is now. Pochettino in advanced Spurs talks Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino is in advanced talks with Tottenham to become the north London club's next manager, Press Association Sport understands. To say, Yes … maybe one day. I say, ‘Oh, maybe one day I can take your place at Real Madrid’, and look at how life works out! Mauricio Pochettino Q&A: Jose Mourinho, Sir Alex Ferguson and what's next. And Pochettino has revealed the time he thought he would be Mourinho’s successor at the Bernabeu, leading to the Portuguese having a joke with him. Man City 4-1 Southampton - Mauricio Pochettino Post Match Interview - Rodriguez Doesn't Look Good. 4:12. mauricio pochettino interview after Chelsea game. Dans une interview donnée à BT Sport par Rio Ferdinand, Mauricio Pochettino a commenté tout son amour pour Kylian Mbappé. “I was telling Daniel, our success is also your success because you chose us and you gave us the possibility to build this relationship with the players and staff, all the people that were in Tottenham and with the fans. With BT Sport and the NOW Sports Membership, enjoy Premier League football and rugby, plus Champions League, Europa League, UFC, and much more.. "It's a disgrace!" Dies verriet der 48-Jährige in einem Interview mit BT Sport . “I also joked with him, ‘Oh, you signed me because the manager you liked at that time, (Louis) Van Gaal, chose to go to Manchester United!’. Mauricio Pochettino sheds tears of joy as Tottenham produce an ... sank to his knees and then came the tears of joy which continued during his post-match television interview. BeanymanSports. Pochettino is now off the payroll after his six-month gardening leave ended, meaning he is free to take other jobs without the worry of prospective employers having to pay compensation. Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen, who played under Pochettino at Spurs, have already been linked with January moves to Paris, but Neymar and Mbappe will be central for Pochettino. “We (Espanyol) were going to play Real Madrid and in the press conference before the game, the media asked me about that. Mauricio Pochettino interview: Refreshing the Tottenham project. And in life, look what happens. Mauricio Pochettino was sacked by Tottenham back in November just five months after leading the club to their first ever Champions League final appearance (Picture: BT Sport) “In this situation after more than one year we are living in a very difficult time in life, in football it’s the same.”. Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino talks to BT Sport's Des Kelly after his side were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, on the back of a defeat at Burnley the previous weekend. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I always think I’d replace him. In an in-depth interview, one of the game’s great … He has taken my place at Tottenham. With his employment with the club officially ending, the pair have remained friends and shared a chat, where Pochettino could not help having a little dig with Levy about his appointment six years ago. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts to his side's 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League.