Mauricio Pochettino in open talks about replacing Michael Carrick at Man Utd
United explore Pochettino appointment
Manchester United have opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick. Carrick is expected to lose his job this week, while discussions about bringing Pochettino back to the Premier League are in progress.
Pochettino has managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. He also led Paris St-Germain from January 2021 until July 2022, before taking charge of Chelsea for the 2023-24 season.
USA commitments remain ahead
Pochettino renewed his contract as USA head coach in August. The team is due to play a two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti over the next week. The article does not state whether those matches would affect the timing of any move to Manchester United.
Carrick’s future under review
Berrada and Wilcox have travelled to Monaco for a regular, planned meeting about the club’s strategy. Their expected recommendation is that the head coach should leave. United are in their lowest position at this point in a top-flight season since 1986-87, when the club stood 20th. Carrick’s expected departure and the talks with Pochettino come amid that difficult league campaign.
Key points
- Manchester United have opened talks with USA coach Mauricio Pochettino.
- Michael Carrick is expected to lose his job this week.
- Berrada and Wilcox are meeting in Monaco to discuss club strategy.
- United’s position is their lowest at this stage of a top-flight season since 1986-87.