Premier League: Spurs manager Pochettino addresses sacking rumours

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has hinted that he could lose his job over the club's recent form. Tottenham host Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday night in a Champions League group stage match as Pochettino looks to end the club's poor run.

Premier League: Tottenham's form

Tottenham could only manage a draw against Premier League bottom side Watford on Saturday, where they yet again looked disjointed and lethargic. Spurs have won just three of their 12 games in all competitions this season. And despite Spurs reaching the UEFA Champions League final last season, their form as a whole in 2019 has been dismal. Tottenham's poor form has led to speculation about Pochettino's future at the club. Earlier this month, it was also reported that Jose Mourinho would be interested in the job should it become available. The squad is also reportedly frustrated with his high-intensity training methods.

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Premier League: Pochettino's Comments

The Argentine is arguably in his toughest period at Spurs since being appointed as manager in 2014. Earlier in the month, Pochettino stated that he does not fear a sack, though he now feels that is possible. When asked by British media about his current predicament during the Champions League press conference, he said, 'I only pay attention that we need to improve our performances and if we don't improve our performance, what is going to be the result? It's always the same in football and you are thinking the same as me."

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Pochettino further revealed that the club's expectations have changed after the Champions League finals, which makes the situation look worse than it is. Mauricio Pochettino seems to understand that in today's day and age, a poor run as such can give rise to a host of rumours. He acknowledges the fact the club means business and doesn't want to be dragged out into the rumour mill.

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Tottenham Hotspur are still looking for their first win in the Champions League this season after throwing away a two-goal lead at Olympiakos to draw 2-2, followed by a 7-2 hammering at home by Bayern Munich. Pochettino is now targeting a much-needed win against Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday night to kickstart their season. He aims to build his side's confidence back again and focus on conceding less as he feels his defence has been underperforming so far.

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