Pochettino to leave US team and take over as Man United head coach
MANU•Manchester United appointed Mauricio Pochettino as head coach after sacking Michael Carrick. Pochettino will lead the U.S. team against Haiti before joining United, which has eight points from 10 Premier League games and sits 18th.
1. Appointment and timing
Manchester United appointed Argentine Mauricio Pochettino as head coach on Friday after sacking Michael Carrick. Pochettino will lead the United States team in upcoming matches against Haiti before joining United, under an agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation to release him and his staff after their responsibilities with the national team conclude.
2. United’s league position
United have earned one win and eight points from 10 Premier League games, leaving them 18th, one point above bottom side Crystal Palace. They have won three of 15 matches across all competitions. Carrick’s departure followed a 4-4 home draw with Aston Villa and a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth.
3. Pochettino’s record
Pochettino returns to club football after two years in charge of the U.S. men’s national team, winning 21 of 35 matches. He previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris St Germain and Chelsea. British media reported that United would have to pay substantial compensation to release him from a contract due to run until the 2030 World Cup.
