Gary Neville shares the change he's noticed in Mauricio Pochettino since leaving Tottenham
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Mauricio Pochettino is back in management as the new head coach of the USA.
Pochettino has taken the step into international management after leaving Chelsea, and while the USA job is a high-profile role, it's not exactly one of the most desirable jobs in the world.
Indeed, the US have never been World Cup contenders, and Pochettino won't be working with a world-class group of players here.
Once upon a time, Pochettino was the hottest property in management when he was taking Tottenham to a Champions League final, but since then, it's fair to say his stock has fallen a little bit.
Speaking on The Overlap, Gary Neville has been discussing Pochettino's recent roles, and he says that he thinks the gaffer has lost a bit of love for the game recently after experiencing two chaotic environments at both PSG and Chelsea.
Mauricio Pochettino has lost his love for football slightly
Neville spoke about Pochettino and the change he's noticed lately.
"You get the feeling that he is such a genuine good person in the way he managed Tottenham and he played great football. Has he fallen out of love a little bit with what he's experienced in the last two or three years? It wouldn't surprise me if he had because you've seen the way he's been treated and what happened at Chelsea," Neville said.
Mauricio Pochettino has had a tough time
Mauricio Pochettino would be excused for falling out with football a bit.
The Argentine was once one of the most promising young coaches in Europe, but he's been chewed up an spat out by two massive clubs that seem to constantly lack direction.
Football is a very fickle game, especially in the managerial sphere, and sadly, Pochettino has had to learn that the hard way.
Let's hope Pochettino can rediscover his love for the game during this jaunt with the USA.
