Spurs have installed a young and talented coach with Pochettino, something we have heard before when Andre Villas Boas started last years campaign. Villa Boas failed miserably at Tottenham, failing to implement tactics that benefited the strengths of the players he had at his disposal, twinned with the failed signings brought in under Franco Baldini's vision. Tim Sherwood also was underwhelming, proving unpopular with fans and failed to snag the final Champions League spot.
Spurs have every right to be excited about Pochettino. Since his arrival at Southampton, Pochettino has been largely credited with the steady improvement at St Mary's, turning them into a fiercely competitive side that finished 8th, only 8 points behind Manchester United last term. The Argentine is known for placing a lot of faith in the youth created by academies, something that made Southampton so successful last term. His preference towards youth could seriously benefit players like Kane, Naughton and Bentaleb. His attacking style and high pressing can cause oppositions real trouble too.
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| Pochettino will look to give the younger players a chance to impress in the first team. |
At Tottenham it will be interesting to see if Pochettino continues to favour youth as now he has serious finances at his use, something he did not have at Southampton. During his short reign, Sherwood often spoke how the board were keen to have him take advantage of the talent in the Spurs academy. It is highly likely that Pochettino's ability to nurture young talent was a major consideration when the decision was made to hire him.
Pochettino has not been at a club that has the financial backing Tottenham has. A manager who is not used to such a budget can sometimes mean he abandons the preferences that once made him so successful. How Pochettino spends his transfer kitty is hugely important too, as last year a number of summer signings failed to perform and the team is crying out for strengthening in certain areas. A new left back is a priority and other defensive signings are needed.
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| Not the first time Tottenham have hired a exciting and young manager. |
A new coach always means a fresh start for the players. Squad members like Lewis Holtby and Eric Lamela may now get the chance to feature more and impress, something they have been unable to do under previous managers. Last summers signings who flopped in their first season like Soldado and Capoue will also be raring to impress this time around and under a manager like Pochettino, there is no reason why his tactics cant get the best out of them.
Mauricio Pochettino has landed the biggest job of his career so far in Tottenham Hotspur and will need to succeed if he is to show he can manage at a high level. Tottenham need a manager like Pochettino to remain in charge for some time, allowing him to lead a new project which will see the side steadily improve as well as nurture the youth talent. Time and patience is required, lets just hope the axe is not brought down to soon on young Pochettino.
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