Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has taken the opportunity to wish fellow professional Mauricio Pochettino. Who is set to become the next head coach of the US men’s national soccer team. Success and offered tips on how to adapt to a different approach than managing a club.
Pochettino, after parting ways with Chelsea at the end of the 2024-25 season. Has considered several offers until he is close to making his debut with the American football team. With the aim of restoring performance and faith before entering the 2026 World Cup tournament as hosts. UFABET
Having previously been the head coach of the Australian national team. Postecoglou has since moved to coach a team in Europe. Therefore, Postecoglou has given Poch, the former manager of Spurs. A first-hand experience that he must apply to his new work from his time at the club level.
Postecoglou said:
“It’s a different job, different roles, different coaching skills.” Ange said at his pre-match press conference ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League opener against Leicester on August 19.
“In international football, when you’re all together, everything is extreme.”
“The highs are the highest, the lows are the lowest. Because every win means you’re about to do something special. And every loss means the tournament is over.”
“So it was a different experience, but I loved it. I’ve been to the national team before.”
“If it happens to ‘Poch’, in this case, with the US national team. They are in an emergency situation. I think they want someone who can take the team to the next level, who can make an impact in the World Cup tournament.”
“Then let me tell you, they got a good deal, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy this.”
Pochettino will take up the role vacated by the United States after sacking Gregg Berhalter , with friendlies against Canada (September 7 ) and New Zealand ( September 10 ) coming up early next month .