Mauricio Pochettino not keen to work at Manchester United should Ralf Rangnick play also enter the mix
According to the Independent (h/t Express), Mauricio Pochettino isn’t keen to take over at Manchester United shoulds Ralf Rangnick becomes the director of football at Old Trafford.
The current Paris Saint-Germain boss is managing one of the most high-profile squads in Europe. He has stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar at his disposal. The Argentine manager made his name at Tottenham Hotspur where he took them to the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2019.
Pochettino was sacked the next season after Spurs struggled to maintain their consistency. During his time with the North London club, he managed to instil an attacking brand of football that was pleasing to the eye. He also helped to integrate young prospects like Dele Alli and Harry Winks inyo the first team set up.
Man United are struggling to maintain their form at the moment while being ripped apart by the bigger clubs. There has been a lack of pressing as well as a certain lethargy while passing the ball around. Pochettino could certainly bring about some drastic changes and his experience in the Premier League could be an added advantage.
Ralf Rangnick has also been linked to the manager’s role in recent weeks. It is believed that the 63-year-old wouldn’t settle for a temporary job but would be looking for a long-term role as the Director of Football for the Old Trafford outfit. It is, however, something that Pochettino is not keen on.
Man United have endured an abysmal start to this campaign. They have struggled to break down opponents and have relied heavily on players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes to provide some attacking threat. The Red Devils have also seemed to be spineless at the back with their defence leaking a ton of goals against the bigger clubs.
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There has been a lot of commotion regarding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his immediate future at Old Trafford. The humiliating performances against Liverpool and Manchester City wouldn’t have done him any favours. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Norwegian manager at the moment but only the future will tell us about his long-term role at the club.
