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Pochettino only second most likely former Spurs manager to return after De Zerbi sack

There are two former Spurs managers among the top 10 contenders to replace the beleaguered Roberto De Zerbi if he gets the sack.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 8:54 AM
Pochettino only second most likely former Spurs manager to return after De Zerbi sack
Key Things to Know
  • Dave Tickner assesses potential contenders to replace Roberto De Zerbi if he is sacked by Tottenham Hotspur.
  • Tottenham sits bottom of the Premier League despite significant summer spending under De Zerbi.
  • Fabian Hurzeler leads the betting odds to take over as Tottenham manager, followed by Kieran McKenna.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Football365 evaluates potential managerial contenders to replace Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham Hotspur as pressure mounts on his position. With Spurs sitting bottom of the Premier League table despite heavy summer spending, De Zerbi is highlighted by writer Dave Tickner as a frontrunner to be dismissed.

According to the featured betting odds, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler leads the market as the favorite, followed by Kieran McKenna and Arne Slot. The list also features former Spurs managers Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte, alongside Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann, Marco Silva, Oliver Glasner, and Marcelo Bielsa.

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