Manchester United Ahead of Mauricio Pochettino Appointment as Potential New Manager
Manchester United players reportedly now expect Mauricio Pochettino to be named the club’s next manager, though some of them had hoped for Unai Emery instead.
The Red Devils have been linked with a whole host of managers in recent weeks after Michael Carrick’s struggles at Old Trafford this season.
With just one Premier League win so far, Man Utd find themselves in the relegation zone following a major downturn in form since Carrick took over as manager permanently, despite him having impressed greatly as interim manager last term.
According to talkSPORT, it now looks like Pochettino is expected to replace Carrick, but Emery would have been a popular choice in this squad.
Is Mauricio Pochettino the right choice for Manchester United?
Pochettino and Emery both have their qualities, but it perhaps seems like a bit of a gamble to go for the Argentine at this moment in time.
The 54-year-old is currently managing the US Men’s National Team, and this follows unconvincing spells in charge of Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
Although Pochettino did tremendous work at Tottenham, that was a while ago now, and he hasn’t really lived up to those high standards since then.
Emery, by contrast, is doing hugely impressive work as Aston Villa manager, and appears more like a coach on an upward trajectory with the proven qualities to succeed in the modern Premier League.
Emery, by contrast, is doing hugely impressive work as Aston Villa manager, and appears more like a coach on an upward trajectory with the proven qualities to succeed in the modern Premier League.