What’s your point, Poch … or can we guess?
IF MAURICIO POCHETTINO were a Tottenham player, he would have been widely castigated for his behaviour at the end of last week, Champions League final or not. Why does he keep talking about his future at Tottenham? More specifically, why does he keep talking about not having one? In the aftermath of an incredible night in Amsterdam, suddenly it was all about Pochettino’s intentions again. What if Harry Kane or Christian Eriksen had used such a special moment to cast a shadow of doubt across the club? They would have been accused of self-indulgence, of selfishness, of undermining their team-mates. Pochettino can hardly complain now if he has to field more questions about his intentions. He can hardly be surprised if his motives are regarded cynically. A sabbatical? At a time when Manchester United might be regretting their latest managerial appointment? Well, isn’t that convenient? If Daniel Levy makes good on his promises of investment, there really isn’t a better club for Pochettino than Tottenham right now — yet frequently his public utterances serve only to challenge that view. What is going on? This seems as strategic as any of his gameplans.