Could USA coach Mauricio Pochettino take charge at Manchester United?
Pochettino among United candidates
TalkSPORT reported that Pochettino is a leading candidate to replace Carrick at Manchester United. The Athletic also said he is expected to rank highly among those considered for the vacant job.
Howe, previously Newcastle United's head coach, and Nagelsmann, previously Germany's head coach, were also mentioned as possible candidates. The reports do not say that United has appointed a successor.
Carrick's position uncertain
Carrick appears to be on the way out at Manchester United, according to the report. Pochettino could be considered as the club weighs its options for the managerial role.
USA faces Haiti in November
The United States men's national team is scheduled to meet Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals on Nov. 14 and 17. Both games will take place in the United States.
Pochettino is the USA team's head coach. The listed matches fall as he is being linked with the Manchester United vacancy.
Key points
- Pochettino is reported to be among Manchester United's leading candidates to replace Carrick.
- Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann were also named as potential candidates.
- The USA will face Haiti on Nov. 14 and 17 in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals.