Published 09:07 IST, November 20th 2019

Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur journey comes to an end, club sacks the Argentine

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the sacking of manager Mauricio Pochettino after a poor start to the season that leaves them 14th in the Premier League

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed y have parted ways with manr Mauricio Pochetti after a less than impressive start to new Premier League season.  Argentine was in charge of Premier League club for five years during which he led club to a UEFA Champions League final and a league cup final.

Tottenham's poor start to season under Mauricio Pochetti

Tottenham Hotspur have me a disappointing start to current Premier League campaign and are currently 14th in Premier League, 11 points behind fourth-placed Manchester City. Mauricio Pochetti's side failed to build on promise of recent seasons this term. Along with ir disappointing league form, y were kcked out of Carabao Cup by League Two side Colchester United and hammered 7-2 at home by Bayern Munich in Champions League.

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Mauricio Pochetti sacked by Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur have finally reacted by relieving Mauricio Poichetti and his coaching staff of ir duties.  Argentine's assistant Jesus Perez, and coaches Miguel d'Agosti and Antoni Jimenez have also left club. According to statement released by club, decision me by club was to re-energise club to improve situation as soon as possible. Tottenham Hotspur said in statement that y would provide an update on new coaching staff "in due course".

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Spurs under Mauricio Pochetti

Mauricio Pochetti joined club in 2014 and guided m to League Cup final in his first full season. He also led club to two third-placed finishes and a runners-up spot in Premier League. Last season, he led Spurs to a runners-up finish in Champions League and a fourth-place in league although y did only man to win three of ir final 12 league games.

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Since taking over club, Mauricio Pocchetti has transformed club into genuine title contenders. He forged a strong core at club with likes of Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Heung-min Son and ors. And despite unable to le club to a winners' medal, his time at club will be fondly remembered by fans as Spurs look to move in a new direction.

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Mauricio Pochetti gone, Jose Mourinho in?

Tottenham board did state that an imminent change in coaching staff will be me and according to reports in UK, Jose Mourinho is at top of club's wish list to take over. Reports state that Jose Mourinho is expected to speak with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy on Wednesday, vember 20, with former Manchester United and Chelsea boss feeling confident two sides will reach an agreement.

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07:42 IST, November 20th 2019