Manchester United poised to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick faces dismissal

Manchester United is on the verge of parting ways with manager Michael Carrick following a disastrous start to the season. After 10 Premier League matches, the club sits in the relegation zone in 18th place with only one win and eight points, marking the worst start in the club's history. The decision follows a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on November 9, which solidified the management's intent to seek a change at the technical helm.

Club leadership, including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada, and director Jason Wilcox, held a pivotal meeting in Monaco to finalize the managerial transition. Mauricio Pochettino, the current United States national team coach, has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to succeed Carrick. Although Pochettino is under contract with the USMNT, his departure is expected to involve a release clause of approximately 10 million euros.

While Carrick has maintained his professional duties at the club's Carrington training ground, his tenure is widely considered over. The club is looking to appoint a successor ahead of their next match against Liverpool on November 22. Meanwhile, reports suggest the USMNT has set its sights on Pep Guardiola as a potential replacement for the departing Pochettino.