According to a recent report by Manchester Evening News, Premier League giants Manchester United are being linked with a potential managerial takeover by recently fired Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine was previously linked with a move to Manchester United, having been earmarked as Jose Mourinho’s eventual successor.
The report claims that the Argentine manager is extremely intrigued by the possibility of taking over at a historic club like Manchester United. Although it has been suggested that even clubs like Bayern Munich are looking to bring the Argentine in, it would seem like United are in the driving seat on this regard.
What Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Current Situation At United?
The Red Devils brought the Norwegian legend in on the back of sacking current Spurs manager Jose Mourinho. Although he was initially acquired on an interim basis, his impact was so powerful that Manchester United were quick to name him as the permanent manager. After taking over, the Red Devils picked up ten wins and two draws in an incredible twelve game winning streak that extended through to the middle of March.
Despite that stretch, things have taken a massive turn for the worse for the Norwegian head coach. The Old Trafford based side has picked up just four victories from their last 14 league games this season, and currently, find themselves an uncomfortable six points above the relegation zone. In the 31 fixtures that he’s been in charge of United on a permanent basis, the Norwegian’s record reads 11 wins, 11 defeats and nine draws, leaving his win percentage at a meagre 27.30 per cent.
Why Mauricio Pochettino Is A Good Candidate.
The Argentine mastermind was appointed Spurs’ head coach when they were still a relatively ‘small’ club, looking to win trophies. The manner in which he took a team that deserved to finish mid-table at best at the time, and turned them into genuine title contenders is the stuff of legend. Despite the limited resources that he was required to work with, the manager ensured that he got the best out of what he had.
The likes of Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Heung Min Son all helped his cause along the way, but the fact that he is the one who instilled the footballing game plan hangs above the club forever. He created a brilliant attacking philosophy that made Spurs the European giants that they are today and even carried them all the way to the final of the Champions League, despite not making a single signing in the summer prior.
Why Manchester United Should Go All Out For Pochettino
The man is a born winner, as can be seen from his various exploits as the manager of Tottenham Hotspur. For starters, his Premier League win percentage over just under 300 matches, stands at 54.3 per cent, is head and shoulders above what Ole has managed to deliver so far. Also, the Argentine has the experience of making it to a final of the Champions League, in near-impossible circumstances as well. United are a team that have dropped well below their standards in recent years, and Mauricio Pochettino could be the right man to put them back on the perch.
