Michael Dawson says he is ‘not too sure’ Daniel Levy will appoint Cristian Stellini as Tottenham Hotspur’s full-time manager in the summer.
It took a while, but Antonio Conte’s sacking was confirmed on Sunday evening following his Tottenham outburst after the 3-3 draw at Southampton.
Many were expecting Ryan Mason to take charge, just like he did when Jose Mourinho was booted out, but Levy opted to hand the keys to Cristian Stellini until the end of the season – he last managed in 2017 for US Alessandria Calcio 1912 (Transfrmarkt).
The 48-year-old’s task is simple, yet it will come with its difficulties, and that’s trying to secure Champions League football again for next season.
What if Stellini does push Spurs over the line? Should his name be added to the list of the next Tottenham manager?
Whilst former Spurs defender Michael Dawson can understand Stellini’s name getting a mention, he just can’t see Levy going down that road, as he told Sky Sports.
“I am not too sure about that, to be honest,” said Dawson. “This is maybe an interview for him, not just for Spurs, but for everyone. He has managed before.
“If he goes and does that (helps Spurs to fourth), the club will maybe look at that, but I am not too sure they will.
“But if he goes and wins ten out of ten, which is certainly a tough ask, gets them into the Champions League and then maybe that’s something they will look at.
“We saw when you are in charge of interim, then you are in a job interview. If it goes well, then why would you look elsewhere? But, at this moment in time, I am not too sure.”
BIG PRESSURE ON SPURS
Tottenham’s first game will be a trip to Merseyside and a clash against relegation-threatened Everton, who have beaten the likes of Arsenal on home soil since Sean Dyche’s appointment, including their 2-2 draw at Chelsea before the international break.
This is going to be a serious test for these Spurs players because, with any slip-up, then the drama and noise around the club will only go through the roof.
Whether Conte was speaking the truth or not, one thing he has done is add even more pressure on the team because their task to secure fourth isn’t going to be easy with Liverpool, Newcastle and Brighton all hunting them down.
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