Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Mauricio Pochettino as a possible successor to interim boss Michael Carrick, who is widely expected to be dismissed after the club’s worst start to a league season in forty years.
According to English media, Carrick’s position is now in serious doubt. The United board is due to meet on Wednesday to discuss the situation, but in the meantime talks with Pochettino are said to have progressed significantly.
A difficult start for Carrick
Carrick, who is 45, has seen his side struggle badly in the early weeks of the campaign. The poor results have put intense pressure on him, and the reports suggest that the club’s leadership has largely made up its mind about the direction it wants to take.
Pochettino in line to take over
Pochettino, 54, is considered the leading candidate to take charge at Old Trafford. The Argentine coach has a wealth of experience at the highest level, and his name has been linked with the job for some time. Whether a formal agreement will be announced before or after Wednesday’s board meeting remains to be seen.
The international break has also raised questions about how the squad will respond to a change in the dugout, with players such as Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens among those likely to face a new coach once United’s football resumes.
Source: www.hln.be
