Pochettino's Manchester United Appointment Confirmed Ahead of Liverpool Clash
Manchester United have confirmed Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, with his first match in charge set to be the trip to face Liverpool, and every outlet covering this one agrees the timing could hardly be more significant for the Reds.
Liverpool.com reports that United have officially confirmed the appointment, with Pochettino set to join as head coach on November 18, replacing Michael Carrick, and signing a deal until 2029 (Liverpool.com). That comes after Empire of The Kop had already revealed that United sacked Carrick just 10 days before the Liverpool showdown (Empire of the Kop), a decision that has shaped the chaotic build-up to the fixture.
Goal reports that Pochettino's start date means he will have just three days with his squad before the trip to Anfield, leaving him with minimal time to work with his new players ahead of facing Liverpool (Goal). Sports Mole adds detail on the contract situation, saying terms have been 'agreed' but that a major problem has emerged before his first game in charge against Liverpool (Sports Mole), while Liverpool.com separately covers the same contract story, noting the Liverpool match is set to be his likely debut (Liverpool.com).
This Is Anfield strikes a slightly different tone, reporting that a delay in finalising Pochettino's move has left United's preparations for the Liverpool game in chaos (This Is Anfield), suggesting the appointment process has not been entirely smooth even as other outlets report it as done. The Liverpool Echo frames this as a familiar problem for Liverpool, pointing out that Pochettino is reportedly close to taking over at Old Trafford with United next in action against the Reds.
Liverpool.com also carries reaction from a former Manchester United player, who has made what's described as a wild prediction about Pochettino, drawing a comparison with Jurgen Klopp as United prepare to face Liverpool under a new head coach (Liverpool.com).
For Liverpool, the upshot across all the reports is the same: whoever takes charge of Manchester United will do so with next to no preparation time, having only just arrived amid reported chaos and a managerial change forced through at short notice. That is a significant backdrop for Liverpool heading into a fixture against their fiercest rivals, even if the exact nature of United's internal upheaval is still being pieced together by different outlets.
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