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Mauricio Pochettino has quickly become a leading candidate to manage Manchester United after his recent exit from Chelsea. He left the London club by mutual agreement after just one season.
Under Pochettino’s leadership, Chelsea, featuring a largely young and inexperienced squad, faced considerable rebuilding challenges. Despite a tough season, the team showed signs of progress by winning their last five league matches, securing a sixth-place finish in the Premier League.
However, following discussions with Chelsea’s management, the Argentine manager has departed and is now being considered for other major coaching roles, suggesting that his reputation remains strong.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s current manager, Erik ten Hag, is under scrutiny after a less-than-satisfactory season. The team finished eighth in the Premier League and was eliminated early in the Champions League group stages. Although United has the chance to end the season on a high in the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City, it might not be enough to secure ten Hag’s position.
Pochettino is now the favorite to replace ten Hag, according to bookmakers, with Betfair listing him at 2/1 odds. However, he faces competition from several other well-regarded coaches.
Thomas Tuchel, another top contender, is available after leaving Bayern Munich. He’s positioned at 5/1, while Roberto De Zerbi, who recently parted ways with Brighton, is also a strong candidate at 11/2. Other potential candidates include Gareth Southgate at 7/1, Graham Potter at 8/1, and a longer list of coaches with varying odds, demonstrating a wide-open race for the potential managerial spot at Manchester United.
These developments mark an interesting phase in European football management, with several high-profile clubs potentially looking to make significant changes in their leadership after the season concludes.
