Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has opened up about his heartbreak watching the club he once led to a Champions League final now battling to avoid Premier League relegation. "It's really sad because I know how the people are suffering there, inside the club and also the fans. It's difficult to accept," Pochettino shared on The Overlap's Stick to Football podcast.

The Argentine coach, who managed Spurs from 2014 to 2019, guided the team to unprecedented heights, including that memorable run to the Champions League final before being dismissed following a rocky start to the next season. Now, Tottenham sits 18th in the table, two points from safety with just four games remaining—a stark contrast to the glory days under Pochettino's leadership.

"I really love Tottenham. It's going to be a part of my life, an important part of my life as a coach, my personal life too," he said, reflecting on the deep connection he still feels with the club and its supporters.

Since leaving north London, Pochettino has managed Paris Saint-Germain and returned to the Premier League with Chelsea. Now, he's preparing to lead co-hosts USA at this summer's World Cup. But the door to a Tottenham return remains open. "One day, yes, because I really like England. I think my profile—my human profile and my coaching profile—match very well with the Premier League," he hinted.

For now, Spurs are focused on survival. Their weekend win over already-relegated Wolves marked their first league victory of 2025, but challenges remain. They travel to fifth-placed Aston Villa on Sunday without midfielder Xavi Simons, who is out for the season with a knee injury, and striker Dominic Solanke, who also limped off against Wolves.

As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: Pochettino's heart still beats for Tottenham, and fans will be hoping the club can channel some of that old fighting spirit to pull through.