Man Utd now delay Carrick sack with new timeline revealed as INEOS set first three tasks for Pochettino
According to reports, Manchester United have delayed sacking Michael Carrick, while they have set three tasks for Mauricio Pochettino.
Man Utd were expected to sack Carrick after back-to-back losses to Como and AFC Bournemouth, but he was given the matches against Chelsea, AS Roma and Aston Villa to save himself.
Carrick‘s side showed signs of life in these matches, but it has now emerged that club chiefs are expected to sack the head coach during this international break.
On Tuesday morning, a report claimed that Carrick is expected to be relieved of his duties today, but this may not be the case.
BBC Sport reporter Simon Stone has explained why Carrick’s exit may not come until Thursday.
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The report explains: ‘Berrada and Wilcox will present their recommendation, though a decision on Carrick’s future may not come until Thursday.
‘Wednesday’s meeting was planned and has not been organised to strictly discuss Carrick’s future. If the final decision to sack Carrick is made at the meeting, the club want to inform him face to face.’
Manchester United set three first tasks for Mauricio Pochettino
Man Utd are linked with several potential replacements, though it has emerged in recent hours that USA boss Pochettino is now a leading contender to succeed Carrick at Old Trafford.
Pochettino is a long-term Man Utd target, and our colleagues at TEAMtalk are reporting that he ‘would jump at the chance to become’ United boss.
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The report added:
‘Now Pochettino’s name has entered the conversation, with intermediaries working behind the scenes to establish whether there could be an opportunity to bring him back to the Premier League.
‘TEAMtalk understands those intermediaries have attempted to put the possibility to both sides, although no direct discussions have taken place and United have not made an approach as of the time of writing. However, the club are very much aware of his situation and possible availability.’
Flashscore, meanwhile, are reporting that Man Utd already have three tasks for Pochettino to achieve if/when he replaces Carrick.
The report explains:
‘Pochettino is currently happy in his role as United States men’s national team head coach and enjoying the experience of international management. However, United hope their job could be one of the few opportunities capable of tempting him back into club football.
‘His leadership, personality and Premier League experience are all appealing to the hierarchy. They believe he could restore authority in the dressing room, raise standards and help re-establish a clearer identity at Old Trafford.’
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