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French pundit Riolo questions Pochettino PSG commitment amid Man Utd interest

French pundit Daniel Riolo believes PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino is preparing to leave the Parisians.

PSG coach Pochettino is emerging as favourite to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at United after his sacking.

Yesterday, the Argentine stated: "We arrived in January, there was a different team structure. This summer, other types of players have arrived and they may force you to take more time to achieve the style you are aiming for. Or, if it is, you will never reach it."

In reaction, Riolo said on RMC Sport: "Frankly, after this interview I wonder if Pochettino really wants to stay at PSG. Looks like he wants to take a slipper to get rid of this hassle.

"Either way, he doesn't have the same head on the PSG bench as he did at Tottenham. There, he watches the match, he does not say anything to his players. Through his answers, he confirms that PSG does not have a playing identity. We do not know anything about the environment, about the defence…"

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