Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has been making headlines this week, and for all the wrong reasons at that.
In the build-up to Spurs' defeat at Manchester United's Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, the Argentina centre-back's captaincy was questioned, given his statement after last weekend's draw to Manchester City, criticising the 'disgraceful' board for allowing Thomas Frank's squad to become so depleted.
This one isn't on Frank, but it's the latest in a long line of disappointments, and there are many of a Spurs persuasion who feel the Danish coach's position has become untenable.
The latest on Thomas Frank's Spurs future
ENIC Group and the Lewis family were forced to review Frank's position in the Tottenham dugout during the January transfer window, a matter of months after sacking Ange Postecoglou and shaping a new era.
In many ways, Frank will feel hard done by, but his pragmatic tactics and a general absence of creativity and inspiration have seen the fanbase's mood soured, and many indeed feel he is already on borrowed time.
If Tottenham are forced into making a change, it goes without saying that their course of action needs to fall on fruitful ground; honestly, the fans are fed up of inconsistency and ineptitude.
According to TEAMtalk, the powers that be are showing interest in USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has already said 'yes' to the idea of making a sensational comeback at N17.
If Tottenham are serious about re-appointing Pochettino to put their woes to rights, they wil not land him before the conclusion of the forthcoming World Cup.
Regardless, the interest in the Argentine is understandable. John Heitinga is the frontrunner to lead Tottenham until the summer, should Frank be sacked.
There are other options on the market, but perhaps Poch is worth waiting for.
Why Poch could revive Spurs and Romero
Angeball captured the awe of the Tottenham fanbase for a time, but it's hard to argue against Pochettino instilling the most attractive style and identity at the club for many years. Even though he failed to secure any silverware, the 53-year-old's tenure is remembered fondly.
Not only did he lead the Lilywhites to a Champions League final and sustain a top-four Premier League finish across four campaigns, finishing 2nd with 86 points in 2016/17, but he did so with a beautiful and coherent system, with Dele Alli once marvelling at the manager's "amazing" tactical knowledge.
With this in mind, Poch could be the man to rekindle this current Spurs side; not only does he know the club, but he brings a balanced identity that would get the fans back on board.
He could be the man to revive Romero, who is ostensibly angling for the exit but might be tempted to stay with Pochettino at the helm in place of Frank.
Despite his flaws, Romero is still one of the most talented centre-backs in the world. Indeed, when you compare his stats against those of his partner, Micky van de Ven, you begin to see how much he brings to the table.
Pochettino knows a thing or two about creating a strong and dynamic backline; Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld are two of the greatest Spurs defenders in modern times, after all. It was they who were the bedrock of the team when they reached the final of the Champions League and they were also imperative as Spurs challenged at the end of the table. Perhaps the same could occur here? Van de ven and Romero are both good enough to replicate that partnership.
From a technical standpoint, Romero is possibly the cream of the crop of all of those names. Linked with a moveto Madrid for a reason, the 2022 World Cup champion could finally return to his finest form under Pochettino's wing.
Of course, there's the small matter of his future, with recent reports suggesting - prior the recent defeat to Manchester United - that he's unhappy amid strong interest from Spanish suitors.
But the Argentine star is contracted to north London until 2029, and the Lewis family are not going to short-change themselves by accepting any old offer.