Pochettino Returns to Tottenham as Chelsea Head Coach Amid Spurs' Strong Start and Chelsea's Struggles

Spurs top Premier League under new coach Postecoglou's leadership, while Pochettino faces challenges turning around Chelsea's faltering start.

Mauricio Pochettino is returning to Tottenham for the first time since his exit in 2019, but as the head coach of Chelsea, a club currently struggling in the Premier League.
His return coincides with Tottenham's strong start under new coach Ange Postecoglou, and there are high expectations from Spurs supporters, who recall the peak of Pochettino's tenure at the club.
Tottenham has topped the Premier League after ten games without star player Harry Kane, who left for a €100m move to Bayern Munich. New partnerships on the field and a reinvigorated midfield have led to this success.
Meanwhile, Chelsea's efforts to rebuild have been hampered by numerous injuries and high expectations for immediate results following £1 billion in investments by owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake since their takeover in May 2022.
The match against Chelsea could further raise questions about the realistic limits of Chelsea's aspirations this season, especially as Pochettino's coaching staff will also be impacted by the absence of assistant coach Jesus Perez due to a ban.