Pochettino takes over at struggling Manchester United

Mauricio Pochettino has taken the role of manager of Manchester United, a club that has barely secured one win in ten league games and is in the relegation zone. The appointment was officially announced a few hours ago and opinions from journalists and experts have already emerged.

Andre Penner reported on the appointment. Martí Barenys also covered the news.

The first opinions of Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker was one of the first to comment, stating that the Argentinian coach will have a good start in the Premier League. “I think they will have a reasonable start and will do well for a while,” he said, according to the Daily.

The English former footballer also warned that Pochettino could end up disappointed and said: “I would be surprised if he is still at the club in 18 months.” He added: “Again and again it is like repeating the same story. The coach is always to blame and that shows. And I think the real problems lie above the coach.”

Lineker noted that, in the last ten years, about twelve managers have come and gone since Alex Ferguson’s departure and all agree that the club is a disaster. He believes that Manchester United’s problem goes beyond the manager.

Manchester United has secured only one win in ten league games. It is currently in the relegation zone.

From November 18, the Argentinian will start working with his new team. His goal will be to turn the situation around.