CGTN Sports Talk: Is Pochettino a good fit at Paris Saint-Germain?

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CGTN Sports Talk host Hu Zhicheng is joined by senior sports editor Josh McNally to take a closer look at Argentine tactician Mauricio Pochettino, who has been appointed as the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain.

The 48-year-old will almost certainly win a couple of domestic titles, take another shot at winning the Champions League and make loads of money.

However, he will also face challenges unlike any he has encountered before. Will he suffer the same fate as his predecessor Thomas Tuchel? Do his magnetism and passion make him the right fit for PSG?

Mauricio Pochettino begins his PSG spell with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Saint-Etienne, France, January 6, 2021. /CFP

Mauricio Pochettino's relationship with star player Neymar is bound to be the main talking point during his reign as Paris Saint-Germain boss. /CFP

Host: Hu Zhicheng

Guest: Josh McNally

Cover designer: Feng Yuan

Chief editor: Chen Ran

Supervisor: Zhang Shilei

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