Ange Postecoglou: I’ve no issue with recent comments by Mauricio Pochettino

Ange Postecoglou has no issue with recent comments made by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and insisted speculation over his own future would not “rock” his world.

Current United States manager Pochettino, who enjoyed a successful five-year spell as Spurs head coach before his 2019 departure, conducted a number of interviews in March where he expressed his desire to one day come back to the north London club.

It was put to Postecoglou that the timing was disrespectful given Tottenham’s domestic struggles and the scrutiny on the Australian with the Europa League the last opportunity to salvage a poor campaign.

“I mean Mauricio, if he wants to come back one day, I hope it happens for him. We all have dreams and aspirations,” Postecoglou said ahead of Thursday’s trip to Chelsea.

“If that’s what he wants, then…you’re suggesting he is trying to put pressure on me?

“Well, I don’t feel disrespected. I think if you ask Mauricio that question directly, you would get a pretty clear answer as to what his intent was.

“Again, nothing for me to be consumed with. I’m more focused on making sure we try to win tomorrow night.”

A 2-0 loss at Fulham on March 16 was Tottenham’s 15th defeat of the Premier League campaign and sparked an international break where discourse over Postecoglou’s future was rife.

But the 59-year-old pointed out: “I don’t deal with it, mate.

“I know what my responsibilities are and I am sure if the club decide to go in a different direction, there are some outstanding candidates for it.

“And you know what, maybe someone will think, ‘Ange Postecoglou is not a bad coach, maybe we’ll take a punt on him’.

“Mate, it doesn’t rock my world. It doesn’t consume me. I am here, I am passionate about what we’re doing.