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5 reasons Mauricio Pochettino should snub Real Madrid to stay at Tottenham

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur (C) looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur (C) looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on October 29, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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ENFIELD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Tottenham Hotspur Manager Mauricio Pochettino takes part in a training session at the clubs training ground on October 27, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
ENFIELD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Tottenham Hotspur Manager Mauricio Pochettino takes part in a training session at the clubs training ground on October 27, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /

2. Tottenham’s squad listens

Mauricio Pochettino’s managerial style isn’t a perfect fit for every squad. He demands so much of his players that in many ways, he needs to have young talent he can mold. His roster is composed of such players now, but he’d inherit a very established roster at Real Madrid.

That sort of roster could easily clash with Pochettino and his intense training regimens. For example, can anyone really see Cristiano Ronaldo agreeing to three practice sessions in one day? I can only imagine the incredulous look on CR7’s face when asked to track back intensely in defense.

Quite a few of Real Madrid’s veterans would really struggle to adapt to Pochettino’s style of play. At best, his arrival would cause significant roster upheaval for the La Liga giants. At worst, it could lead to complete and utter player revolt.

I suppose it’s possible that Pochettino could adapt his style to fit the roster at Real Madrid, but I just don’t think he’s that sort of manager. He’d rather quit than give up on the style of play he truly believes in.

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