From the Guardian · · 1m 30s
Pochettino's Manchester United Challenge
Can Pochettino's lost soul meet United's broken team?
In brief
Can Pochettino's lost soul meet United's broken team? Mauricio Pochettino may help Manchester United recover from recent struggles but his career pattern suggests a fit with the club's ongoing issues. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Pochettino's United Appointment
Mauricio Pochettino is on the verge of joining Manchester United after spells at Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
United's Managerial History
Manchester United has spent 13 years hiring and firing the same structurally doomed manager.
Pochettino's Career Pattern
Pochettino has won two major trophies in 13 years of steady downward progress.
Pochettino's Past Teams
Pochettino worked at Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Tottenham before United.
Pochettino's Style
Pochettino's early Spurs team played football as life, pain, exhaustion and delirium.
Pochettino's Challenges
Pochettino struggled with superstar egotism and unproven young players at PSG.
United's Current State
Manchester United is third from bottom of the Premier League with a random bin fire of divergent parts.
Potential Players
Kobbie Mainoo has press-resistant, quick-passing qualities to thrive under Pochettino.
Pochettino's Fit
Pochettino's high-intensity 4-2-3-1 style might work with United's current squad.
Pochettino's Age
Pochettino is 54 years old, the same age as Hansi Flick when he won his first trophy.
The Challenge
Pochettino may help United recover from recent struggles but his career pattern suggests a fit with the club's ongoing issues.
What to remember
Mauricio Pochettino may help Manchester United recover from recent struggles but his career pattern suggests a fit with the club's ongoing issues.
