Media duties scheduled for Wednesday by the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) have been canceled as Manchester United prepares to make a significant move for their head coach, Mauricio Pochettino. The club is reportedly considering appointing the Argentinian should current head coach Michael Carrick be dismissed, with United currently sitting in the relegation zone after their worst start to a season since 1986. Pochettino, who has been linked to the Old Trafford position in the past, is believed to be interested in the role.
US Soccer confirmed that the planned media access was called off in observance of Veterans Day, effectively preventing any inquiries regarding Pochettino's potential departure from the USMNT. Just three months ago, Pochettino signed a contract extension to remain as head coach until the 2030 World Cup, meaning that US Soccer would require compensation if he decides to join Manchester United. Despite the swirling rumors about his future, Pochettino arrived for training at United's Carrington complex as usual on Wednesday morning, leaving later in the day without any announcement regarding his status.S1S2
The situation surrounding Carrick's position has been precarious, particularly following a series of disappointing results, including a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como and a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. However, the board has opted to give Carrick another chance to turn things around after a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea and a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Roma. Following a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, Carrick stated he was not considering resignation and was focused on preparing for the upcoming international break, indicating a commitment to his role.S1S2
Manchester United is set to face rivals Liverpool on November 22, a match that could see Pochettino in the dugout if the club decides to make a managerial change before then. Pochettino has had discussions with United about the head coach position multiple times over the years, including in 2022 when they opted for Erik ten Hag instead. Notably, there exists a mutual respect between Pochettino and former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who has praised Pochettino's work in the past.S1S2
