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Mauricio Pochettino to take charge of Manchester United on Thursday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino to take charge of Manchester United on Thursday

Summary

Mauricio Pochettino is set to start as Manchester United head coach on Thursday after concluding his duties with the U.S. men's national team. Pochettino will have only three days with his squad before leading them into an away match against Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday. Manchester United is currently facing challenges, sitting in the Premier League relegation zone and having recently parted ways with Michael Carrick after a poor run of form. Pochettino is expected to finalize a buyout from U.S. Soccer before beginning training at Carrington.

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Status Watch

•Pochettino joins United after managing the U.S. in the Nations League.
•He will have just three days of training before facing Liverpool.
•United is 17th in the Champions League table and in the relegation zone.
•Pochettino is expected to bring his backroom staff to Old Trafford.
•He won 21 of 35 matches as U.S. head coach.

Latest Updates

5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Pochettino's Manchester United start date revealed as new boss faces just three days with his squad before Liverpool trip

What they're saying

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Mauricio Pochettino is expected to start work as Manchester United head coach next Thursday, leaving him just three days on the training ground before his first game in charge at Anfield. The 54-year-old will take the United States through both legs of their CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final against Haiti before flying to Manchester to replace the sacked Michael Carrick.
— Yahoo Sports

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