Have Hag-Pochettino, a reunion since their legendary Champions League semi-final

Mauricio Pochettino and Erik ten Hag They meet again this Wednesday. In only two instances has the current coach of Chelsea and that of Manchester United in the official match. And it was none other and nothing less than the legendary Champions League semi-final in between Tottenhamwhich was then taught by the Argentine coach, and the Ajaxwho was trained by the Dutchman.

What happened then is football history. They face each other a Tottenham who longs for the glory of Europe and a youth Ajax that he dreamed of finding him again, with stars like the last player of Barcelona Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, Hakim Ziyech or Donny van de Beek is removed real Madrid (in the round of 16) and Juventus (in the quarterfinals).

With the release of Ajax won 0-1 in London against Spurs (frame Van de Beek in 16′), some Spurs that comes from leaving City of Manchester of Pep Guardiola In the bedrooms. But on the way back Tottenham won on May 8, 2019 by 2-3 thanks to a goal from Lucas Moura (author of a hat trick) at least in the 96th minute, ending the team’s dream. Ten Hags.

He Ajax made it 2-0 that night thanks to goals by De Ligt (5′) and Ziyech (35′) and the Tottenham starred in an unforgettable comeback by treble of Moura (55′, 59′ and 96′). What happened next is also history: the Liverpoolthat left the Barcelona with 0-4 at Anfield (3-0 in the first leg at Camp Nou), they won the Champions League by beating the team of Pochettino in the final on June 1, 2019 at the then Wanda Metropolitano.

Now the situation is different. Too much Pochettino as Ten Hags They are going through difficult times. He Chelsea of the Argentine, 10th in the Premier, is knocking on the door of Old Trafford this Wednesday on the 15th matchday of the English championship and will find a Manchester United 7th and very shaken after the defeat suffered on Saturday against the Newcastle (1-0).