# Man Utd squad 'hoping' for Unai Emery appointment as USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino prepares to replace Michael Carrick in the Old Trafford hotseat > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/1930206 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 7 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 12, 2026, 3:47 AM · Read it: Manchester United are rapidly closing in on the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, but reports suggest the dressing room had other ideas for the top job. While the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss is the man chosen to lead the rebuild, a significant portion of the squad was reportedly holding out for a different Premier League rival. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 6:23 AM: [Man United fans: Is Mauricio Pochettino the right choice to replace Michael Carrick?]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) Is the Argentinian the right man to take United forward? Or is there a better option? - Nov 11, 2026, 6:58 AM: [Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better]() — BBC Sport (Public broadcaster, United Kingdom) Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Man Utd into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. - Nov 11, 2026, 7:56 AM: [Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United?]() — Al Jazeera (TV network, Qatar) What would Mauricio Pochettino bring to the job if he replaces Michael Carrick in the Old Trafford hot seat? - Nov 11, 2026, 9:41 AM: [What if Pochettino leaves USMNT, joins Man United? Who could replace him?]() — ESPN (Sports, United States) Mauricio Pochettino is the leading contender to take over Manchester United, but where would that leave the USMNT? ESPN asks its analysts. - Nov 11, 2026, 5:00 PM: [Man Utd Take Major Steps in Michael Carrick Succession Plan for Mauricio Pochettino—Report]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) It seems like a matter of time before Mauricio Pochettino lands at the Theatre of Dreams. - Nov 12, 2026, 3:47 AM: [Man Utd squad 'hoping' for Unai Emery appointment as USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino prepares to replace Michael Carrick in the Old Trafford hotseat]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Manchester United are rapidly closing in on the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, but reports suggest the dressing room had other ideas for the top job. While the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss is the man chosen to lead the rebuild, a significant portion of the squad was reportedly holding out for a different Premier League rival. - Nov 12, 2026, 3:50 AM: [Carrick sacked by Man Utd]() — Sky Sports (Sports, United Kingdom) Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach with Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace him.