Michael Owen says Mauricio Pochettino could do more with the Manchester United team than he could with the Paris Saint-Germain team.
Owen believes Pochettino's 'hands are tied' when it comes to selecting his squad as he is required to play Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
The BT Sport pundit has also questioned Manchester United's decision to keep hold of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and let Pochettino join the Ligue 1 side earlier this year.
Speaking after PSG's defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday night, Owen said: His (Pochettino’s) hands are tied.
'He can’t drop Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi. Of course they are good enough but playing like that they won’t win the Champions League.'
Owen's comments came after Ferdinand criticised the front three for avoiding their defensive duties while on the pitch against Manchester City.
When watching a clip of the front three walking along the half-way line while PSG defended inside their own box, Ferdinand said: You can’t deny the talent these three have, but to win big trophies you can’t have this situation.'
Owen also said he thought the former Tottenham manager could do more with the Manchester United team than he can the PSG team.
Speaking on BT Sport, he said: 'I think Poch can probably do more with the Manchester United team than he can the PSG team.
'The PSG team pick themselves but can you mould them into a winning team? I’m not sure. I think you can with Manchester United.'
However, Owen couldn't help but question Manchester United's decision to keep hold of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and let Pochettino join the Ligue 1 side.
He said: 'Poch is a fascinating one. Manchester United could have had him for nothing a few months ago and now they are going to have to pay a absolute fortune to get him out of PSG and nothing has changed at Manchester United.
'I mean just out of principle I don’t know if I could do it.'
neubekotyz
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We believe in Carrick I hope so he will do better like zidan and pep so don't talk is cheep i have hope in carrick
Detaepsty
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Like more Disappointment?! YEAHHH
Vebbdilmz
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Spot the difference between Ole and Pochettino 😁
waacdkors
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We don't want your recommendation thanks you sir recommend Erik ten haag
joseadedayo
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pitch and ole are one and the same. he failed to win even FA cup with that Tottenham team which was very good. it had good players like walker, tripier, dembelle19, kane,son , Ali. If he was that good they could've won even an fa cup.We do not need perfect English or premier league experience. Ten hag is the best manager around at the moment and will be very disappointed in the board if they fail to lure him to old Trafford.
ten hag is a good option too and you won't find me arguing that fact.
Andile1986
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So Owen is saying , poch can succeed at utd bcos there r only one walking at the top of the pitch while there r three walking at PSG... 🤔
he is saying you cut build team chemistry when management is making coaching decisions. eg when they went 1 nil up and the front 3 wernt pressing a decent coach would have packed his midfield and tried to win that battle but cz your hands are tied behind your back you cant make those changes
Nohaclr
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Pochettino doesn’t seem to know who to play and where to play them. If Ramos is healthy enough to make the trip, he should play. Di Maria is a midfielder, NOT a striker. He should be starting as a midfielder, not coming on after 70 minutes. Wijnaldum and Veratti??????????????????????????????????
Wadbdkmpr
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Ten Hang should be the main and only target.
Wadbdkmpr
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He cant even do more with PSG😑
feyprsuy
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will want a coach that has the experience of achievement
feyprsuy
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Owen please keep your advice will don't need pochettino @ Manchester United. if not Zidane get Luis E
NoutororousGodfather
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nah, look beyond what you see right now or his trophy cabinet. Poch has serious potentials and he will succeed at united. if you guys could give Ole all that time and money, I see no reason why Poch shouldn't be hired. He's a proper coach.
pitch and ole are one and the same. he failed to win even FA cup with that Tottenham team which was very good. it had good players like walker, tripier, dembelle19, kane,son , Ali. If he was that good they could've won even an fa cup.We do not need perfect English or premier league experience. Ten hag is the best manager around at the moment and will be very disappointed in the board if they fail to lure him to old Trafford.
kg-4991
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These guys don't how to choose a manager, if he is struggling with a team that he has, what can he do with the likes of Fred?
Fred is a good player if used rightly
kg-4991
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So Owen is saying , poch can succeed at utd bcos there r only one walking at the top of the pitch while there r three walking at PSG... 🤔
Owen is saying there are 4-5 ego machines at PSG while there is only one Pogba at United. Messi and Ronaldo are only demanding players while dealing with ego Maniacs are hard
NoutororousGodfather
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We do not need perfect English or premier league experience. Ten hag is the best manager around at the moment and will be very disappointed in the board if they fail to lure him to old Trafford. .
NwaBuKing_
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Teng Hang is a better coach than poch
joseadedayo
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These guys don't how to choose a manager, if he is struggling with a team that he has, what can he do with the likes of Fred?
nah, look beyond what you see right now or his trophy cabinet. Poch has serious potentials and he will succeed at united. if you guys could give Ole all that time and money, I see no reason why Poch shouldn't be hired. He's a proper coach.
Kkrexuke
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So Owen is saying , poch can succeed at utd bcos there r only one walking at the top of the pitch while there r three walking at PSG... 🤔
Fitcenpuy
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it's a no no dis man got a top team wid top players an e can't win an United Dnt have such big name players if dis man cums to United den United Will be clowns on da grounds
deobcdipsz
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his prediction was right yesterday
Partzee
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These guys don't how to choose a manager, if he is struggling with a team that he has, what can he do with the likes of Fred?
Zomaduy
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no poch no zidane just Carrick will do, if MU is going for free call Steve Bruce
rufulobr
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“Poch could do more with Man U” I think what he really meant was Poch is not good enough to coach strong team with Messi, Mbappe and Neymar. But he is good enough for a weaker team like Man Utd[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
wonbemsuyz
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Luis Enrique please. is the only tactician who can guide Manchester united team to the next level.
EfoWarris
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Masaa masaa poch cant do anythin at United we dont need him
Nosclnyz
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we dont want Poch at united pliz...try somebody else
Ramdmnop
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these all Liverpool guys making fun of us
reedikosu
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We need ZIDANE
reedikosu
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Owen Michael your very correct we need a coach who wins not this traditional issues we need ZIDANE not Pochettino