Pochettino's Tenure At PSG Is Just A Matter Of Days, Zidane's Name Reappears As A Potential Replacement

Mauricio Pochettino (Photo: en.psg.fr)

JAKARTA - The name Zinedine Zidane once again haunted the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, Mauricio Pochettino after Les Parisiens were eliminated from the French Cup.

PSG may have a 'healthy' lead over Nice at the top of Ligue 1. However, their elimination from the Coupe de France at the hands of Nice has sparked 'festering' complaints in the dressing room.

Surprisingly, PSG lost 5-6 on penalties to Nice in the last 16 of the French Cup on Tuesday morning. Lionel Messi et al held 68 percent of ball possession in that game, but it was barren.

Following the failure, some PSG officials expressed their desire to sign former Real Madrid boss Zidane before the end of the season. The news is certainly very disturbing the preparation of the team ahead of the last 16 of the Champions League.

Quoted from MARCA on Wednesday, Zidane will take charge of PSG from 30 June, but there is movement within the club to bring him in sooner. The problem, according to Telefoot, is that Zidane seems reluctant to lead PSG against Real Madrid in the Champions League which is only two weeks away.

Poor Pochettino

Everyone knows that Pochettino's tenure at PSG is only days away. He will certainly not be in Paris after this season is over. However, there are still important games to take care of and he hasn't been able to get the best out of the riches in PSG's squad.

Lionel Messi has not been completely satisfied, while Sergio Ramos' plight with injuries has not helped either. The squad is not short on talent, but have shown flaws from other sides and appear to lack confidence at the worst of times.

Only winning the Champions League will make this season a truly successful one for PSG. But to do that they have to get past Real Madrid who have become their mortal enemies lately.

In addition, they must now be able to solve their own problems. Poor Pochettino.