Man United Contact US Soccer Over Pochettino Appointment as Carrick Faces Sack
Manchester United have reportedly contacted the United States national team as they step up their pursuit of Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick’s potential replacement at Old Trafford.
According to The Athletic, United have intensified discussions over appointing the Argentine, who currently manages the US men’s national team (USMNT).
Pochettino could still take charge of the USA’s upcoming matches against Haiti before potentially making the move to Manchester United.
The Argentine could face a difficult start to life at Old Trafford, with his first five potential fixtures including Liverpool, Sporting Lisbon, Brentford, Newcastle United and Coventry City.
Pochettino’s reported first five fixtures:
- November 22: Liverpool (Away)
- November 25: Sporting Lisbon (Away)
- November 28: Brentford (Home)
- December 2: Newcastle United (Away)
- December 5: Coventry City (Home)
With Manchester United reportedly sitting 18th in the Premier League after 10 matches, Pochettino would face immediate pressure to turn the club’s fortunes around and steer them away from the relegation battle.
However, his appointment and Carrick’s departure have not yet been officially confirmed.
