Porto Vitoria U20 Descripción general

Former Manchester United assistant manager Rene Meulensteen has urged incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino to part ways with club captain Bruno Fernandes. The Dutch coach believes years of relentless negativity around Old Trafford have taken a heavy mental toll on the 32-year-old playmaker.

Gary Lineker has sensationally warned Mauricio Pochettino that his reign as Manchester United manager is ultimately destined to end in failure. The former England striker believes deep-rooted structural problems at Old Trafford mean the Argentine will struggle to survive beyond 18 months.

Michael Carrick has expressed his immense gratitude to Manchester United supporters following his dismissal from Old Trafford on Thursday. The 45-year-old released a heartfelt statement wishing the club success, just hours before Mauricio Pochettino was confirmed as his permanent successor.

Mauricio Pochettino no longer has much time left to prove his ability to restore Manchester United to the standing its supporters aspire to. The Argentine coach returns to the Premier League through the gateway of one of the clubs most in need of rebuilding, having taken over the role as successor to Michael Carrick, bringing with him a coaching legacy that combines the development of young talent, intense pressing and direct attacking play.