Pochettino Takes Over Manchester United, Set For Liverpool Debut November 22
Manchester United have appointed Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach following the dismissal of Michael Carrick, with the former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea boss expected to take charge on November 18.
The Premier League club announced the appointment on Friday, November 13, confirming that an agreement had been reached with the United States Soccer Federation to release Pochettino and his coaching staff after their international commitments.
The 54-year-old will first lead the United States men’s national team in its two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final encounter against Haiti on November 14 and 17 before completing his move to Old Trafford.
Pochettino’s first match as Manchester United manager is expected to be the Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.
In announcing his appointment, United described the Argentine as a manager renowned for his high-intensity attacking football, ability to build cohesive teams and record of developing individual players.
His arrival comes at a difficult period for the 20-time English champions, who are currently 18th in the Premier League table after collecting just eight points from their opening 10 matches.
United have recorded only one league victory this season, prompting the club’s hierarchy to make another managerial change in an attempt to revive the team’s fortunes.
Carrick’s departure was confirmed on Thursday, November 12, following a disappointing start to the campaign.
The former United midfielder had initially returned to the club in January and guided the team to a third-place Premier League finish during the 2025/2026 season before receiving a longer-term appointment.
However, his second spell in charge ended after the club struggled to maintain its previous form.
Pochettino returns to English football with considerable Premier League experience, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
His most successful spell in England came at Tottenham, where he transformed the club into regular title contenders and guided them to the UEFA Champions League final in 2019, although they eventually lost to Liverpool.
He subsequently managed Paris Saint-Germain in France, winning domestic honours before taking charge of the United States national team in September 2024.
During his time with the United States, Pochettino guided the team to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
His appointment at Manchester United represents another opportunity to establish himself among the leading managers in European football.
The Argentine now faces the immediate task of improving United’s league position, restoring confidence within the squad and delivering results for supporters who have endured several disappointing managerial transitions since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013.
His first major test against Liverpool on November 22 could provide an early indication of the direction he intends to take the struggling Manchester United side.
