🚨 TIM SHERWOOD: TOTTENHAM FANS WOULD LOVE TO SEE POCHETTINO RETURN! ⚪🔥
Tottenham Hotspur’s difficult start to the 2026/27 Premier League season has opened the door to renewed discussions about the club’s managerial future, with former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood suggesting that supporters could welcome a return for Mauricio Pochettino.
According to reports, Sherwood believes Tottenham fans would prefer to see Pochettino back at the club rather than continue with Roberto De Zerbi if the situation eventually leads to a change in the dugout. The comments arrive at a time when pressure has increased around De Zerbi following a difficult opening to the campaign.
Tottenham entered the season with considerable expectations after a major summer rebuild. The club invested more than £300 million in new players, with some reports putting the overall spending at around €400 million. However, after five Premier League matches, Spurs remained without a victory, with two points from their opening fixtures and a place at the bottom of the table.
The results have inevitably created questions about whether De Zerbi can quickly turn the situation around. Tottenham began the campaign with a heavy defeat at Brentford, followed by goalless draws and eventually a 3-2 home defeat against Aston Villa. De Zerbi has acknowledged that the team has struggled with preparation, injuries, physical condition and confidence during the early weeks of the campaign.
Pochettino’s name carries particular significance at Tottenham because of his previous relationship with the club. The Argentine managed Spurs from 2014 until 2019, helping establish the team as a regular contender near the top of the Premier League. His greatest European achievement with Tottenham came in 2019, when he guided the club to the Champions League final.
Sherwood’s comments therefore bring back memories of an era that many Tottenham supporters associate with strong team identity, attacking football and a deep connection between the manager and the fanbase. However, a potential return would also involve a completely different squad, different expectations and a different football landscape.
For now, there is no indication that Pochettino is returning to Tottenham, and De Zerbi remains the club’s head coach. Tottenham’s official communications have also highlighted De Zerbi’s belief that the team can improve as the new squad develops and gains greater cohesion.
The immediate focus will therefore be on results and performances. With a large investment already made in the squad, Tottenham will be expected to show progress once Premier League action resumes.
Sherwood’s comments have nevertheless added another fascinating layer to the growing debate surrounding Spurs. Whether Pochettino ever returns or not, his name remains strongly connected with Tottenham’s recent history—and his mention is certain to generate plenty of discussion among supporters.
