Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday night made the staggering admission that he would consider his managerial future if Tottenham were to lift the Champions League.

The Argentine will book a place in the final on June 1 if they can overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit in Wednesday's semi-final second leg against Ajax.

But Pochettino has dropped a bombshell by appearing to suggest he would review his future if Spurs lift the trophy in Madrid next month because the achievement simply couldn't be bettered.

Mauricio Pochettino said he could leave Tottenham if his side win the Champions League

Spurs are preparing to take on Ajax and they trail by a goal ahead of Wednesday second leg

'Winning the Champions League? It should be fantastic, no? (I could) Close the five year chapter and go home,' said Pochettino.

And when asked to clarify his comments, the Tottenham boss indicated there was substance to remarks.

When asked if he was joking, Pochettino replied: 'It's not a joke. Why?' 'To win the Champions League with Tottenham, in this circumstance, in this season, maybe I need to think a little bit to do something different in the future, for sure.'

Pochettino clarified his remarks and was not joking, adding he could end the chapter

Meanwhile, Jan Vertonghen is set to play with a protective mask against his former club on Wednesday night after his sickening three-way collision with team-mate Toby Alderweireld and Ajax keeper Andre Onana in the first leg.

Vertonghen has been cleared of concussion but suffered a gash to his nose that required stitches.

Alderweireld has been cleared to feature on Wednesday but if selected, could play with a mask to protect his nose.

'He didn't suffer more than a cut on his nose. It was no more than that.. A lot of players keep on playing in the same situation,' added Pochettino.

'It wasn't a big issue and it's not a big issue if he's fit and we give him the opportunity to play. It's not a problem.' Davinson Sanchez, however will miss Wednesday's clash with a thigh injury.