Mauricio Pochettino will arrive in England next week to take charge of Manchester United, ending years of near-misses for the Old Trafford job. The Argentina head coach had been overlooked for the role on several occasions, but he will now finally lead the Reds.
As soon as it became clear Pochettino would replace Michael Carrick, Manchester Evening News asked readers whether the former Tottenham boss was the right man for United. Nearly 18,000 people voted, with the majority (53%) saying he was not the right man to replace Carrick. A further 26% backed the appointment, while 21% were unsure.
Mixed record at the top level
Pochettino brings Premier League experience that the United hierarchy values, and he has managed some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. However, his trophy haul includes just one league title, the 2021/22 Ligue 1 crown, and his most celebrated spell came seven years ago at Spurs.
The appointment carries clear pros and cons, and Pochettino will evidently need to win over supporters in his early weeks in the job.
Early task: winning over the fans
Whether the appointment is agreed with or not, Pochettino is now the man in charge. He knows the league and has a proven record of bringing young players through, but he will be working in a set-up that many believe is impossible to thrive in.
Fans have been invited to share their verdict on whether Pochettino will be a success at Old Trafford in a poll.
