Mauricio Pochettino Linked With Man United’s Top Job after Istanbul Basaksehir Defeat
Mauricio Pochettino has for months been linked with the Man United job including during Jose Mourinho’s spell at Old Trafford – However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was hired at the time to replace Mourinho who later took over from Pochettino at Tottenham Hotspur – Pochettino has been out of employment for nearly a year now since his axing as Spurs boss – But the Argentine could return to management sooner than later, with reports suggesting United want him to take over from Solskjaer
Man United are reportedly lining up Mauricio Pochettino as a possible replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following the Red Devils’ 2-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League. First-half goals from ex-Chelsea forward Demba Ba and Edin Visca condemned the Red Devils to a comprehensive defeat, with Anthony Martial scoring the consolation. Sergio Ramos spotted attacking former teammate during Real Madrid vs Inter Milan game.
The loss was United’s second in a space of just three days, following their 1-0 loss to Arsenal on Sunday, November 1.
Daily Mail reports that United chiefs are considering sacking Solskjaer as manager and have approached Pochettino with a view of him taking over the Norwegian.