WOW…
Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t even sat down in his chair at Old Trafford before he targets the club management. According to new reports, the newly appointed United boss has demanded the removal of director of football Jason Wilcox – and United are already in talks over a replacement.
In addition to bringing his own coaching staff, the Argentine manager will also have his “own” director of football. People close to Mauricio Pochettino say he will not accept things that he knows will hinder his success.
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It’s only been a couple of weeks since we at English clubs wrote an article about how Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada both hate Manchester United and together with the owners is a disaster for the club. Now it seems that something will be solved by new manager Mauricio Pochettino not being picked on by the nose.
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Manchester United announced this week that Pochettino will take over as head coach at Old Trafford from November 18, after the ongoing international break. He will thus leave his job as national team manager for the United States.
The appointment comes after Michael Carrick was sacked earlier in the week – with the Red Devils sitting in the bottom three teams in the Premier League.
Pochettino takes over a team in deep crisis, but brings with him a solid track record from Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, among others.
The owners approved the appointment
According to TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey , Man Utd co-owners – the Glazer family and INEOS boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe – approved the appointment of Pochettino.
Eddie Howe was another leading candidate for the manager’s job, and Wilcox was an ardent admirer of the former Newcastle boss. Bailey reported on November 13:
Wants Wilcox out – wants someone he trusts
Now it has emerged that Pochettino has already told Man Utd that he wants Jason Wilcox removed from his position as director of football.
According to Football Insider , the Man Utd hierarchy is in line with Pochettino’s views – and is already in talks to find a replacement for the 55-year-old.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Who | Jason Wilcox, Director of Football at Man Utd |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Demands from Pochettino | Wants Wilcox replaced |
| Status | United hierarchy in agreement – talks on replacement ongoing |
What does this mean for United?
Pochettino comes in with clear demands – and he apparently gets a hearing. The fact that a newly appointed manager so quickly demands the removal of the director of football testifies to a club hierarchy in flux and an Argentine who wants full control over recruitment.
The question now: Who will replace Wilcox – and how quickly can United get a new sporting director in place before the January window?
One thing is certain: Pochettino has already made his mark at Old Trafford – before he has formally started the job. ⚽
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