The 1970 Podcast: Why PSG Shouldn’t Sack Pochettino…Yet

If you just looked at the standings, you would think everything at Paris Saint-Germain was going well. Unfortunately for Mauricio Pochettino, it’s not good enough to just win, you have to do it with style and flair.

On this episode of The 1970, I’m joined by my co-host Marc Damon to discuss PSG’s last two results and why some supporters believe it’s time to make a change at manager.

We begin the show with a conversation about Pochettino. There’s no denying that since the club’s blockbuster transfer window, which saw the addition of Lionel Messi and several other world-class players, that the team has not hit the ground running. The offense looks sluggish, the midfield is often exposed, and the defense is often caught out of position. However, as Marc and I both explain, the results are there regardless of the performance and that alone has bought Pochettino some time to get things sorted out.

Next, we discuss PSG’s 0-0 draw against rivals Olympique de Marseille. We start by addressing the outrageous fan behavior at the Orange Vélodrome and why something must be done before someone gets seriously injured. We also talk about Marco Verratti’s injury, Achraf Hakimi’s red card, and why Pochettino needs to stop starting Angel Di Maria alongside Messi, Neymar Jr., and Kylian Mbappé.

We close out this episode by talking about the narrow 3-2 win over RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League, whether Pochettino should move to a back three defensive line, and how the German side exposed PSG’s defense multiple times with the same attack.

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2 Comments

  1. Pochettino never has a tactical plan for the players,persists in playing Messi in a wrong position which is bad for him and the team,starts too often a game without Nuno Mendes and is blind about the mediocre deffense which will have them lose the game at Manchester with 3 goals difference.On top of it he does not realize you cannot get convincing and close to players by using an interpret any time you speak.Time is flying,life is short and PSH does not have time to make experiences with mediocre people.

  2. I must add something very important .Thomas Tuckel took a half team compared to PSG. In less than 8 months he made them champions and some people still talk about having patience with Pochettino.Patience for what ? To help him grow and add some experience to his resume ?PSG owners already made a big mistake with Tuckel and now they are making a bigger one with Pochettino.

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