If Ernesto Valverde had to leave, Barcelona should consider Pochettino

Immediately, let us first acknowledge that no one at this stage knows if Ernesto Valverde's time in Barcelona is coming to an end.

Rumors and counter-rumors persist, with a whole series of names thrown in the ring, but the current status quo remains.

At the time of writing this article, Roberto Martinez is gaining ground and seems to be the favorite for a position that is not yet vacant.

Money is also at stake on Ronald Koeman and, curiously, for a coach who has never left Italy as a player or coach, Max Allegri. The links to Quique Setien and Erik ten Hag are almost all silent.

Judging by the comments on social media and elsewhere, aside from the last two, none of those cited seem to have enthused the fraternity.

It is clear that almost all supporters no longer believe that Valverde has what it takes, even if Josep Maria Bartomeu thinks exactly the opposite, and the decision taken by the president at this stage could well define the time that he it remains to be filled.

If he decided to look for a new manager, he could do worse than Mauricio Pochettino.

The current holder of Tottenham Hotspur has previously stated that he will never handle the Barca, because of his loyalty to Espanyol, but I do not buy that for a minute.

Are you seriously telling me that if the Spurs win or lose the final of the Champions League, if Daniel Levy does not have the financial means to match his ambitions, he will refuse an approach of the Blaugranes without even the courtesy to hear them? Of course not.

So much so that there does not seem to be too many other appropriate high level openings available at the present time.

Valverde himself played for the Periquitos and directed them. Thus, unless 'Poch' really wants to interfere in this affair, he will have a lot to gain personally by going to Camp Nou.

Recognized as one of the brightest managers in Europe, the Argentine has done wonders in five years to North Londoners.

Not only is their football style almost universally admired again, but its goal of bringing in young English players from the academy has been rightly hailed.

At a time when the Blaugranes have more and more difficulties to promote from within and really rely on the talent of La Masia. They have a coach who really understands the benefits of youth and has the skills to make his ideas come true. must count for something.

It is not easy to rent, but we are in Barcelona and it is just that we want, ask, the best of all aspects of the club.

If you consider that Valverde – which I always support for the record – is not the right person to advance the team, then I do not see anyone better qualified than Pochettino.

I would like to think that it would not be prohibited either to clubs and fans.