This archive report was first published on 22 October 2019.
Published on October 22, 2019, Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur side has been struggling to find form this season.
With just three wins in 12 games, Spurs have fallen 10 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Despite a golden opportunity to get a much-needed win against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League on Tuesday, Pochettino is bracing himself for the sack.
‘If we don’t improve our performances and results, what is going to be the result? It’s always the same in football,’ Pochettino said.
He added, ‘I understand the business, I am 47. Why do you think I don’t have white hair? Because I don’t pay attention to any of this. I only pay attention to the fact that we need to improve our performances.’
Pochettino's fortunes have changed massively in just a matter of months, and he is not surprised to find himself in the firing line now.
‘That is football,’ he said. ‘It is the same as when people praise you when you do well. If you don’t perform as people expect, it’s normal. Football is always about winning today. What happened yesterday is gone.’
Spurs are set to face Liverpool in their next domestic match, a game that could prove to be a turning point in their season.
