Ange Postecoglou insisted he doesn’t really feel “disrespected” by Mauricio Pochettino’s ambition to “at some point” return to Tottenham.

Pochettino, who managed Spurs between 2014 and 2019, lately spoke of his need for a second spell with the membership sooner or later.

Postecoglou has come beneath elevated scrutiny with Tottenham 14th within the Premier League desk, and hypothesis suggesting his future on the membership is unsure.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly a number one contender to switch the Australian, ought to he depart the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Talking forward of Tottenham’s conflict with Chelsea on Thursday, Postecoglou acknowledged there have been “excellent candidates” to take over from him, however says hypothesis round his job “doesn’t rock my world”.

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“Mauricio, if he desires to come back again at some point, I hope it occurs for him,” the previous Celtic boss mentioned. “All of us have goals and aspirations, if that’s what he desires.

“You’re suggesting that he’s attempting to place stress on me? Nicely, I don’t really feel disrespected. I feel when you ask Mauricio that query immediately, you’d get a fairly clear reply as to what his intent was.

“I do know what my duties are. I’m positive if the membership decides to go in a special path, there are some excellent candidates on the market for it.

“And you understand what, possibly someone will assume: ‘Ange Postecoglou’s not a foul coach, possibly we’ll take a punt on him’.

“It doesn’t rock my world, it doesn’t devour me. I’m right here and obsessed with what we’re doing.

“I used to be introduced in to vary the way in which the membership performs, rejuvenate the squad and convey success. I’m targeted on that and that’s what I’ll preserve doing.”