On Tuesday, the main news topic in the football/soccer/futbol world was Manchester United’s sacking of Jose Mourinho. The news sent a lot of ripple effects throughout the footy universe. United club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly pegged to take over the club in the interim. For the time being, assistant Michael Carrick will be leading the training sessions.
Regarding potential long-term replacements for Jose Mourinho, Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is widely regarded to be the top priority target. There is plenty of wagering action available on the United manager search. Betting bonus code information is available at bonuscodebets.co.uk while the odds of Pochettino landing the job are quite favorable. Most bookies have him right up there with Zinedine Zidane as the most likely candidate to get the job.
That makes sense as Pochettino has been linked in transfer rumors to United previously, as his name frequently came up in tabloid articles during the period transitioned from Louis van Gaal to Jose Mourinho.
Speaking ahead of the Wednesday EFL Cup quarterfinal clash against Arsenal, Mauricio Pochettino gave the following the remarks on Mourinho’s dismissal:
“First of all I want to send my best wishes to him. I have a very good relationship with him and it is sad news It’s not my business what happens at another club. I only send my best wishes to Jose… After five years, there’s a lot of rumors that happen about my position here. I cannot answer this question.”
“It’s not my business what happens in another club. I’m so focused on delivering my best job in this club. My business is trying to ensure the best job at this club. I’m focused and focused tomorrow on delivering my job. What more do I need to say?”
Poch is right- that is all he needs to say, because he is doing the proverbial saying all the right things. The Argentine has issued the industry standard neither confirm nor deny with that statement.
United won’t be hiring a permanent manager until after the season, so this narrative has a long ways to go yet. Watch this space indeed.
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