Next Tottenham manager odds: Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi the early favourites ahead of Xavi | OneFootball

Robbie Keane and Ruben Amorim also among names linked with Spurs job after Thomas Frank sacked

Mauricio Pochettino is no longer the bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Thomas Frank as Tottenham manager.

Frank has been sacked after an underwhelming eight months in charge, culminating in a 2-1 home loss to Newcastle.

Spurs wanted to back Frank - who survived a home defeat to West Ham and a 2-2 draw at Burnley last month - but they have moved to make a change in a bid to turn things around.

Oliver Glasner was last month the initial bookmakers’ favourite, but his odds have since drifted after confirming he will stay at Crystal Palace for the rest of the season.

Roberto De Zerbi is now the favourite, having seen his odds significantly shortened in the market after quitting his job at Marseille, while Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez is another candidate.

Robbie Keane is forging a career in management

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The market leader, though, is former Spurs boss Pochettino, who is preparing to lead the USA into a home World Cup this summer, but he has been linked with a sensational return.

The Argentine spent five years in north London between 2014 and 2019, building the best Spurs team in recent memory and guiding them to a runners-up spot in the Premier League in 2016-17.

He spent the 2023-24 season in charge of their bitter rivals, Chelsea, but has also spoken about one day returning to Spurs. Just three days ago, Pochettino said that Tottenham was the club most dear to him.

Mauricio Pochettino is preparing to lead the USA into the World Cup

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Another familiar face, in former striker Robbie Keane, is also in the frame.

Keane is making a name for himself as a manager with Hungarian side Ferencvaros, having previously impressed during one season in charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Other outside options include Xabi Alonso, following his Real Madrid exit, Fulham manager Marco Silva, whose future at Craven Cottage is in doubt, and former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.

Also figuring prominently in the betting are Ruben Amorim, who recently left Manchester United and Michael Carrick, who replaced the Portuguese at Old Trafford.

Next Tottenham manager odds

Roberto De Zerbi: 8/11

Mauricio Pochettino: 4/1

Marco Silva: 5/1

Xavi Hernandez: 5/1

Andoni Iraola: 6/1

Ruben Amorim: 15/2

Robbie Keane: 9/1

Oliver Glasner: 14/1

Kieran McKenna: 14/1

Michael Carrick: 22/1

Enzo Maresca: 33/1

Xabi Alonso: 33/1

Bar 33/1, odds via Betfair (subject to change).