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Manchester United appoint Mauricio Pochettino as head coach after Carrick’s departure

Headline via Orissa Post · first report 12 Nov, 20:19 IST, latest 13 Nov, 21:45 IST

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What we know

13 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Sky Sports at 12 Nov, 20:19 IST; the latest is from Hindustan Times at 13 Nov, 21:45 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Reported by13 news organisations
First report12 Nov, 20:19 IST
Latest report13 Nov, 21:45 IST
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Sky Sports' Gary Neville says it will be key for Mauricio Pochettino to take a leading role in Manchester United's recruitment plans for the upcoming transfer window and beyond if he is to achieve success at Old Trafford.
Pochettino to take charge of two final USMNT matchesHe has signed two-and-a-half-year United contractMauricio Pochettino’s switch from the US men’s national team to Manchester United has been confirmed. Pochettino will guide the US through a pair of Concacaf…
Mauricio Pochettino has left the US men’s national team to become Manchester United’s head coach after Michael Carrick’s dismissal.
The Athletic said an agreement had been reached with the USA head coach over a contract that would keep the 54-year-old at Old Trafford until 2029
Pochettino has been brought in to salvage United’s season. The club currently sits 18th in the Premier League with just eight points from 10 games.
Pochettino replaces Michael Carrick, who was sacked after United's disastrous start to the season.

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