Former Tottenham manager Pochettino reveals he watched James Bond movies to learn English

It has been one year since Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur sacked Mauricio Pochetti, subsequently replacing him with Jose Mourinho. Argentine tactician was roped in by rth Londoners in 2012 following an impressive stint with Southampton. former Spurs manr has w revealed his struggle with learning and speaking English ahe of his Premier League manrial stint, even as he is linked with job at Manchester United. 

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Pochetti reveals he learned English from James Bond movies 

Speaking to Sky Sports, Pochetti revealed he began taking English lessons from his wife's teacher while also taking lessons from Hollywood movies after leaving Espanyol. “We would practise with Skyfall, James Bond movie and ele. I thought it was impossible for me to learn English at 40 years old," Pochetti insisted. 

Following his stint with Espanyol, he went on join Premier League side Southampton in January 2013. Argentine tactician wasn't too sure of his English speaking skills around that time. He believed it was impossible for him to interact with players during training and synergy with media was ar cause of concern. 

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Pochetti next job on cards?

Pochetti insists his wife and assistant Jesus Perez encourd him to agree to offer from Southampton. Although he lacked basic understanding of English langu, it was encourment from his close ones that played a pivotal role in his arrival in Premier League. 

Pochetti has been without a club for a year w. 48-yer-old has been linked with some top clubs in Europe including Real Mrid and Manchester United. Red Devils' recent defeat against Arsenal at Old Trafford for first time in 14 years has reignited rumours of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's departure, with some reports insisting Pochetti is man to replace him.

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Pochetti to Man United following Arsenal defeat?

Pochetti was linked with a move to Old Trafford previous summer as well. But club, led by Ed Woodward, trusted Solskjaer's plans. rwegian tactician's mixed start to current campaign has done little to quell those casting doubt on his ability to le club forward. Pochetti, when asked if he would take up ar job soon, insisted he is rey to step back into manment.

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