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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino gives verdict on Manchester United and Erik ten Hag
05.12.2023 - 17:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is anticipating a stern test when his side visits Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Wednesday night, admitting that he is looking forward to going head-to-head with Erik ten Hag again.
The Argentine, who was appointed Chelsea boss in May, has not faced Ten Hag since he guided Tottenham Hotspur to a historic Champions League semi-final comeback against Ajax in 2019. Spurs fought back from 3-0 down on aggregate to progress the final on away goals, setting up a meeting with Liverpool in Madrid.
Pochettino was sacked by Spurs six months after that historic comeback and did not return to English football until earlier this year, meaning he and Ten Hag have not crossed paths for more than four years. The Argentine is looking forward to seeing him again.
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"[He is a] fantastic coach," Pochettino said, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday. "I remember when I was at Tottenham, we had semi-finals of the Champions League against Ajax.
"I think it is good to see him after four years because after the semi-final we have not had the pleasure again."
Following a below-par start to the season, Ten Hag is under mounting pressure at Old Trafford. The club is on the brink of crashing out of the Champions League at the first hurdle and is currently seventh in the Premier League table, resulting in him losing the confidence of some players and staff members.
Asked if he currently feels sorry for the Dutchman, Pochettino continued: "No. I am only a coach that tries to do my best with
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Manchester United 'open' to selling three first-teamers and other transfer rumours
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