Pochettino could lead USA against Haiti before taking Manchester United job

Mauricio Pochettino could manage the United States against Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals before taking charge of Manchester United, should he be appointed by the Premier League club in the coming days.

The Athletic reports that Pochettino would remain with the United States for both legs of the quarter-final tie before beginning work at Old Trafford.

Pochettino joined the United States in the summer of 2024 and has overseen 35 matches, recording 22 wins, one draw and 12 defeats. His next assignment is a two-match quarter-final against Haiti.

Manchester United are preparing to make an approach for the former Tottenham manager if they decide to replace Michael Carrick. Although the club have said no final decision has been made over Carrick’s future, sources have told The Athletic that United have already begun assessing possible successors.

Discussions over terms with Pochettino’s representatives are understood to be taking place, with the Argentine among the leading candidates under consideration.

Eddie Howe, the former Newcastle United manager, and Julian Nagelsmann, the former Germany manager, are also on the club’s list. Both are understood to have the support of some figures within Manchester United.

Carrick’s position has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks. Manchester United have won only once in the Premier League since the start of the season and have recorded three victories in all competitions.

The club initially chose to give the 45-year-old manager and his players more time after Manchester United were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford last month. That decision was intended to give the team an opportunity to improve its form.

However, United managed only one win in their next three matches. That victory came against Roma in the Champions League, increasing expectations that Carrick could leave the club.