Manchester United Reportedly Exploring Mauricio Pochettino for Managerial Role
Manchester United is reportedly conducting due diligence on potentially hiring U.S. men's team coach Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager, amid pressure on the current coaching staff due to the team's performance in the Premier League.
Bakersfield, CA, November 11, 2026 — Manchester United is reportedly in the process of conducting due diligence regarding the potential appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, the coach of the U.S. men’s national team, as their next manager.
The Premier League club is said to be evaluating Pochettino for the managerial position. This reported exploration comes at a time when the current coaching staff is facing significant pressure. The impetus for this scrutiny appears to be the team’s ongoing performance in the Premier League.
The specifics of the due diligence process, including timelines, potential contractual details, or the exact nature of the pressure on the current staff, were not detailed in the information available. The name of the current coaching staff facing this pressure was also not provided.
Manchester United’s performance in the league is cited as the primary factor leading to this situation. Further details regarding the club’s decision-making process or any potential next steps in their evaluation of Pochettino were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by JAMES ROBSON, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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