Man United Talks Pochettino as Carrick Exit Looms

Manchester United has initiated discussions with Mauricio Pochettino, the current head coach of the United States national team, regarding his potential appointment as the club’s new manager. This move follows the anticipated departure of Michael Carrick from his role within the coming week.

Monaco Meeting Decides Future

The decision regarding Carrick’s status is scheduled to be finalized during a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday. Attendees include Chief Executive Officer Omar Berrada, Sporting Director Jason Wilcox, and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Berrada and Wilcox traveled to Monaco for their regular strategic planning sessions. The primary agenda item for this specific gathering centers on resolving Carrick’s future and determining the subsequent steps for the coaching staff.

Pochettino Contract Details

Reports indicate that the recommendation from Berrada and Wilcox involves terminating the current manager’s duties and signing a new head coach, likely Pochettino. According to the BBC, discussions are underway about bringing the former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss back to the Premier League via Manchester United.

Pochettino extended his contract with the US national team on August 3 for an additional four years. This agreement keeps him in charge of the squad through the conclusion of the next World Cup in 2030.

United's Historic Low Point

Manchester United, which shares the record for most English top-flight titles with Liverpool at 20, is experiencing a disastrous start to the current league campaign. The team sits in 18th place, third from the bottom, with only eight points after ten matches.

This position represents the lowest standing for the club at this stage of a Premier League season since 1986/1987. At that time, they occupied 20th place prior to the arrival of Sir Alex Ferguson as manager.

Their recent form includes one victory, five draws, and four defeats across these first ten fixtures of the competition.