Peter Schmeichel denounces Carrick's dismissal and names Pochettino
At Old Trafford, the club announced on Thursday the dismissal of Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager and confirmed that Mauricio Pochettino will take the role on an interim basis, while legendary former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, now a commentator, described the decision as disrespectful.
The information was released by the EFE agency.
Peter Schmeichel's Reaction
Peter Schmeichel expressed his solidarity with Carrick in statements to The Overlap Daily, saying: “I feel a great deal of empathy for him (Carrick). I think the way this situation has unfolded is very disrespectful.”
In the same interview, Schmeichel presented the Yashin Trophy to Unai Simón, a gesture that underscored his support for the former midfielder.
Schmeichel noted that Manchester United's problem is structural since Carrick left the bench in 2013, adding that the club sits in 18th place in the Premier League, within the relegation zone.
According to the former goalkeeper, the lack of suitable people in managerial positions has worsened the situation year after year, and not all the blame falls on Carrick.
Schmeichel also criticized that, when Manchester United's hierarchy decided to dismiss Carrick, the former midfielder himself led Tuesday's training, describing it as disrespectful.
Michael Carrick played for Manchester United between 2006 and 2018, a period during which he won the 2007‑08 Champions League.
Peter Schmeichel defended United between 1991 and 1999, and was part of the team that won the Champions League in 1998‑99.
Mauricio Pochettino's Appointment
Manchester United, which is in the relegation zone, is about to name Mauricio Pochettino as Carrick's replacement.
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The club values Pochettino's experience in the Premier League, gained during his spells in charge of Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
At Southampton, Pochettino took over after Nigel Adkins, when the team was in 15th place after 22 games.
The Saints lost only five of their last 18 matches, beat Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea, and finished the season in 14th place.
In the 2013/14 campaign, Southampton finished eighth, a position above Manchester United in the first season after Sir Alex Ferguson's departure.
During his 55 matches in charge, Southampton placed as the eighth‑best team in the Premier League, laying the groundwork to finish among the top eight in each of the next three seasons.
Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Jay Rodriguez earned their first England call‑up under Pochettino's guidance.
Mauricio Pochettino's Record
At Tottenham Hotspur, Pochettino arrived in May 2014 when the club had finished sixth, and subsequently achieved fifth, third, second, third and fourth places in his five full seasons.
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In 202 Premier League matches, only Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City surpassed his point total.
He was dismissed less than six months after taking Tottenham to the Champions League final, when the team was 14th after 12 games.
At Paris Saint‑Germain, he won Ligue 1 in his only full season in charge of the side.
At Chelsea, after an investment of more than £400 million, he lifted the team to sixth place, but left the role after one season, including the defeat in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
During his spell at Tottenham, Pochettino adapted his defensive setup against Inter Miami, demonstrating tactical flexibility.