Mauricio Pochettino’s team talk when the USMNT were up 3-0 shows he has what it takes to be Man Utd’s manager.
Mauricio Pochettino’s half-time team talk during a game where the United States was leading 3-0 is getting a lot of attention. This comes as he’s now the top choice to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.
Reports say United will likely part ways with Carrick during the upcoming international break since the team has been struggling in all competitions. Many names have been linked with the job lately, like Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte, and Julian Nagelsmann, but Pochettino seems to be the favorite for the Old Trafford role.
Pochettino, who has managed Premier League teams like Tottenham and Chelsea, would be interested in the job if offered, according to talkSPORT. After guiding the U.S. team to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the 54-year-old recently signed on to stay as their manager until 2030.
He’s been praised for his strong leadership with the USMNT, and a clip from their 4-1 win over Jamaica has caught the eye of some United fans. In November 2024, when the U.S. was 3-0 up at half-time thanks to goals from Christian Pulisic, Di’Shon Bernard (own goal), and Ricardo Pepi, Pochettino gave a fired-up team talk.
“We do not concede,” he shouted. “We cannot concede. We need to go out there and fight, do our jobs. If you’re tired, we have players on the bench who are ready and eager to make an impact. We need to press together, and if you’re out of energy, just say, ‘Coach, I have no more.’ But don’t waste 45 minutes playing easy. Be serious. We need the fourth, fifth, and sixth goals.”
Pochettino’s team went on to win 4-2 against Jamaica and moved on to the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals.
Even though he signed a new deal with the U.S. team in August, Pochettino has said he really misses life in England. Talking to L’Equipe earlier this year, he said: “I miss football in England. I love the country, its culture, and the football culture.
“For anyone with a competitive spirit who wants to challenge themselves and push their limits, it’s the perfect place. You always have to give your best.”