Pochettino favourite to replace Carrick as Man United boss
Manchester United will sack manager Michael Carrick. The club reportedly prefers USA coach Pochettino as his replacement.
Manchester United is set to sack manager Michael Carrick before the Liverpool match on 23 November. The Athletic reports this decision.
United are in 18th place in relegation danger and have won just one of their first 10 games. Mauricio Pochettino, currently coaching the United States men's team, is the preferred replacement.
Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are also candidates. Pochettino has interviewed for the United role three times before.
He has the Premier League experience needed to steady the club. Howe recently coached Newcastle United.
Nagelsmann is a free agent after Germany's World Cup campaign. Pochettino led the USA to the round-of-16 at the World Cup.
He beat Australia 2-0 along the way.
- 18th place
- League position
- 1 win from 10 games
- Record
- 3 previous occasions
- Pochettino interviews
- 23 November
- Liverpool match
Why it mattersManchester United's struggles have forced a change in manager. The club is fighting to avoid relegation.
AustraliaPochettino's USA team beat the Socceroos at the World Cup; he now emerges as favourite for one of Europe's top jobs.
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