Revealed: 3 things Manchester United expects if Mauricio Pochettino becomes the new manager.
Dean Jones, a reporter from Flashscore, reported that Manchester United, a Premier League giant, wants Mauricio Pochettino to fulfill three key tasks if appointed as the new manager, replacing Michael Carrick, who is expected to be dismissed on Thursday.
1. Regain control in the dressing room to ensure the manager can fully manage the players.
2. Raise the club's standards by boosting commitment, discipline, and professionalism.
3. Establish a clear identity and style of play, rather than constantly changing as previous managers have done.
Jones added, "Pochettino's leadership, personality, and Premier League experience are very appealing to Manchester United's executives."
"They believe Pochettino can restore authority in the dressing room, elevate standards, and help create a clearer identity for the club."
"It's no secret that Michael Carrick has been unable to control the dressing room, as seen from Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes criticizing the team publicly, damaging the club's reputation."
"Manchester United's standards have never been this low, at least in the Premier League era. The team has shifted playing styles frequently since Sir Alex Ferguson's era, and it's hard to define the current style under Carrick other than hoping to score late goals."
According to BBC reports, Manchester United executives will hold a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday to finalize the decision on whether to dismiss Michael Carrick.
Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will attend the meeting, and other sources including The Athletic report that Sporting Director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada will recommend to Ratcliffe and the Glazer family to remove Carrick from his position.
Mauricio Pochettino, aged 54, is the frontrunner to become the new manager. United has previously tried to appoint Pochettino three times, but this fourth attempt appears to be his lucky chance, and he is ready to seize it immediately if contacted, leaving his role as U.S. national team coach to lead Manchester United.