Reported by Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United fans call for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to ‘SACK Erik ten Hag now and hire Mauricio Pochettino’ – after bombshell announcement that Argentine boss is leaving Chelsea. After it emerged on Tuesday that Chelsea had cut ties with Mauricio Pochettino, immediately United were mentioned to have contacted the Argentine manager about a possible move to Old Trafford. Pochettino has emerges as a surprise replacement for Erik ten hag if he gets sacked. The fans are in support of this appointment as the feel he will do a great job in Manchester United. Do you this poch is the answer?🙀😱🙀
Manchester United supporters are advocating for Mauricio Pochettino to take over from Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. The unexpected revelation came on Tuesday night that the Argentine coach would be leaving Chelsea after just one season.
Chelsea had a difficult start to the 2023-24 season, plagued by injuries and slipping down the league standings. However, they staged a remarkable recovery, securing sixth place by winning their final five league games. Despite this turnaround, Pochettino faced significant pressure, with critics questioning why a squad bolstered by £1 billion in new signings was underperforming.
Impressed by Pochettino’s late-season achievements with Chelsea, Manchester United fans flocked to social media to urge Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team to consider hiring the now-available manager. On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), fans shared sentiments such as “United should appoint Poch if they know what’s good for them,” and “Man United sack ETH now and get Poch.” Many emphasized that Pochettino, who was previously a candidate for United, could be a valuable asset.
In 2022, Pochettino was reportedly on Manchester United’s shortlist to replace interim manager Michael Carrick following Ralf Rangnick’s tenure. Pochettino, however, declined, aiming to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. Instead, he joined Chelsea, taking over from Graham Potter after Frank Lampard’s interim period.
After Chelsea’s internal review conducted by sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, along with co-controlling owner Behadad Eghbali, it was concluded that Pochettino would leave the club following a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth. Winstanley and Stewart thanked Pochettino for his contributions and invited him back to Stamford Bridge anytime. Pochettino expressed his gratitude to the Chelsea management and expressed optimism for the club’s future in both the Premier League and European competitions.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag’s position at Manchester United is precarious following a disappointing season, with the team potentially missing out on European competition for the first time since the 1989-90 season. While Ratcliffe is not expected to make any changes before the FA Cup final against Manchester City, there is speculation that United might seek new leadership next season. Other potential candidates include Thomas Tuchel, Gareth Southgate, and Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna.
The push for Pochettino comes amid Manchester United’s struggles, as fans believe he could be the ideal choice to rejuvenate the club’s prospects. With his strong track record and recent success at Chelsea, many feel Pochettino could provide the stability and performance needed to compete at the highest levels again.
