Multiple players in Manchester United's squad reportedly expect current Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) boss Mauricio Pochettino to arrive in the summer.
The Red Devils have not fared as expected in the early days of the Ralf Rangnick era. Rangnick, who was appointed as the interim boss until the end of the season, has overseen just three wins from six matches in charge of Manchester United.
According to The Sun, a number of Manchester United stars feel certain senior team-mates have too much sway with the German tactician on big decisions. Sources close to the club have also reportedly revealed that the set-up within the club is a "shambles." The source was quoted as saying:
“The players have their own cliques, one of which is making the others feel like they need to step up a level when it is the whole team that’s struggling. The players are demoralised. This is deja vu of the previous years when things went wrong.”
The source added:
“The fans probably think the players are not fit enough to put Rangnick’s plans into action. That is so untrue. Certain players have just lost that knack and desire. Plus, there is a belief within one section of the squad that some players get selected, regardless of their displays. So everything is a complete shambles.”
Consequently, the players reportedly expect PSG boss Pochettino to take over once Rangnick's interim period comes to an end. The Argentine tactician has made it clear in the past that managing Manchester United is on his bucket list and could be open to taking up the opportunity.
Mauricio Pochettino's troubled PSG reign a major factor amid Manchester United links
Pochettino joined PSG in January 2021, having been relieved off his duties by Tottenham Hotspur in November 2019. The 49-year-old struggled in the second half of the 2020-21 campaign as the Parisians lost the Ligue 1 title to LOSC Lille.
Pochettino did get his hands on silverware for the first time, however, winning the French Cup and the French Super Cup. PSG were then expected to take back the Ligue 1 title and also mount a serious UEFA Champions League challenge this season following some fantastic transfer business.
The French giants signed the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and Achraf Hakimi last summer and have been the runaway leaders in Ligue 1. However, PSG struggled in the Champions League group stages, finishing second behind Manchester City.
Pochettino has also received criticism for his inability to make the trio of Messi, Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappe work together for the team's cause. Despite the club's incredible 13-point lead in the league, they have received plenty of criticism for their inability to kill games off.
All of this has contributed to the Argentine constantly being linked with a move away from PSG. Manchester United were reportedly interested in bringing in Pochettino when they sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer earlier this season. However, that didn't materialize and they went on to appoint Rangnick.
Sapekmnosz
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The Multiple players that wants Pochettino are Manchester United problem
Siddharth—-
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He is waste we need manager like pep the best ever in the history though we can’t get him we need to sign Enrique or zidane do not go for any other coach
Yeucilps
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I still weep each time I see conte at Spurs. he's just what we needed. He's technicality is of the highest level.
Yeucilps
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poch isn't what we need. we need a tactical somebody. I mean someone who knows what his doing.. Ralf will deliver with time.
ManUnited-Red
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we should get him now
hoscdlmotz
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coach is not the problem of Manchester United. The problem is Fred ,Tominay ,Matic Matial ,Maguire, De Gea and Lingard others are perfect players. quote me wrong if you can with reasons please. I am all ears.
You are 100% correct but I wonder how they paying them all this money
haywhy_banks
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the problem is that man utd fans don't know their teams problem. some say board, some say players, some say coach.. I'm really confused
TM-G
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We can try this team!
TM-G
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TM-G
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That maybe is not the solution! Maybe we can about Zidane apart of Pochetino
Veyeostuy
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coach is not the problem of Manchester United. The problem is Fred ,Tominay ,Matic Matial ,Maguire, De Gea and Lingard others are perfect players. quote me wrong if you can with reasons please. I am all ears.
Kalluba
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Another failure 😣 we need Eric teg hag not him
Luzdlmorz
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Would prefer us to play this sort of formation as it puts more bodies in the midfield. And I feel with the pressing Ralf is trying to bring to the team. Having less player at the top of the field and put them in midfield. Increases our chances of a turn over in midfield as the players can swarm a player once we lose the ball much better. Look at how Liverpool and city do it with a similar formation
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That 4-2-2-2 formation is at this stage of the league is not the best. That system should have been tried during the pre season games
Zohbcdikmn
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so you can still play rubbish
Picbdikosy
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it's player's laziness that is affecting the team not the coach
bikceikpz
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Would prefer us to play this sort of formation as it puts more bodies in the midfield. And I feel with the pressing Ralf is trying to bring to the team. Having less player at the top of the field and put them in midfield. Increases our chances of a turn over in midfield as the players can swarm a player once we lose the ball much better. Look at how Liverpool and city do it with a similar formation
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sancho not good as a left wing
bikceikpz
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i more prefer ETH @ ZZ
Bullyoftheearth
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This might be a fake story, but if true it would be a great decision by Man U let’s put aside the statement to say poch can’t win a title in my view it would work out because Man U has a better mentality compared to PSG’s star attitude Tottenham players played with their hearts out for him and on slim squad at the end of it all got to the ucl final only if levy helped him get more players Tottenham would have continued the rise
tiudnoy
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whoever manager comes in man united can not approach the player solution if the players themselves be willing and aware of their playing attitudes
Dotcdkst
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Multiple Coach would reject to take over Man United,,,this is due to the Players problems or laziness without confidents.
Ramdmnop
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erik teh hag is only the option
KingBobbychal20
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Fake story
ConorMcDermott
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Would prefer us to play this sort of formation as it puts more bodies in the midfield. And I feel with the pressing Ralf is trying to bring to the team. Having less player at the top of the field and put them in midfield. Increases our chances of a turn over in midfield as the players can swarm a player once we lose the ball much better. Look at how Liverpool and city do it with a similar formation
yuyaimruy
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Listed 100 new coach candicates to takecare United including Malaysian coach..lol
Zoymprstu
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Neva true
NoLimitz
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These players are just coach killers, soon they will be exposed and gotten rid of
AlviNashys
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Nah Pep will fck them up good. These lazy ass players
Pep cant fix Man Utd unless the Board changed coz the problem is not Players only but the main Board including Glazer
hud22
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bring mou or ole back pls
NeonGrace
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man united going for the worst people... I hope they get Fraudchetino so karma will hit CR7 fans who blames messi for psg poor form and Mbappe selfishness
Mbappe Selfishness? Who has given Messi the most chances since he joined PSG? Who has linked up with Messi most? Such crap.
VanNezJr
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Man Utd will regret if they didn't go for ERIK TEN HAG
zokkmorst
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no use the team is garbage honestly
kohabimrz
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thanks
Abesskamara
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Rangnick but am good than both Chelsea and Liverpool coach why this man united guys frustrating me am having the best information 4222...why?
Wayabckos
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man utd kids think poch will leave star studded PSG to play these trophyless jokes 😂😂😂😂keep dreaming. If poch leaves PSG it's because he will be sacked to get Zidane or ten hag. not other way round.
Sam565
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even if it Pep that team will still fail.
Nah Pep will fck them up good. These lazy ass players
Bikis2
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A coach like Pochettino who can't take tough decisions won't be good for United..I think they should go for someone who could dictate his own terms in the dressing room and has the courage to take harsh decisions in times of need
Jent01
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OFFICIAL: OLE WAS NOT FAULT
water0147
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Ten Hag pleaseeee
momodusallieu
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even if it Pep that team will still fail.
bolaji99
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another failure
RAJANSHARMA
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Thank God 🤣😆
Tiymnpsyz
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man united going for the worst people... I hope they get Fraudchetino so karma will hit CR7 fans who blames messi for psg poor form and Mbappe selfishness