SURPRISING NEWS: According to Fabrizio Romano, following the bombshell discovery that the Argentine manager is leaving Chelsea, Manchester United fans demand that Sir Jim Ratcliffe “SACK Erik ten Hag now and hire Mauricio Pochettino.” As soon as word surfaced on Tuesday that Chelsea had terminated connections with Mauricio Pochettino, United reportedly contacted the Argentine manager about a prospective transfer to Old Trafford. In the event that Erik ten Hag is fired, Pochettino has emerged as an unexpected replacement.

Manchester United fans are pushing for Mauricio Pochettino to take over from Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford following the surprising news of Pochettino’s departure from Chelsea after just one season.

Chelsea faced a tough 2023-24 season, marked by numerous injuries and a decline in league standings.

Despite a late-season surge that saw them finish sixth after winning their last five league matches, Pochettino was under heavy scrutiny. Critics questioned the lack of performance from a squad that had spent £1 billion on new signings.

Impressed by Pochettino’s late-season turnaround at Chelsea, Manchester United fans took to social media, urging Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team to hire the newly available coach.

On platforms like X (formerly Twitter), fans posted comments such as “United should appoint Poch if they know what’s good for them,” and “Man United sack ETH now and get Poch.” Supporters highlighted that Pochettino, a former target for United, could be a significant asset.

In 2022, Pochettino was reportedly considered by Manchester United to replace caretaker manager Michael Carrick after interim manager Ralf Rangnick. Pochettino, however, turned down the opportunity, aiming to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. He eventually joined Chelsea, replacing Graham Potter after Frank Lampard’s interim period.

An internal review at Chelsea, conducted by sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, along with co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali, led to the decision for Pochettino to part ways with the club following a 2-1 win over Bournemouth.

Winstanley and Stewart thanked Pochettino for his contributions and welcomed him back to Stamford Bridge in the future.

Pochettino also expressed gratitude towards Chelsea’s management and optimism for the club’s future in both the Premier League and European competitions.

Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag’s position at Manchester United is uncertain after a disappointing season, with the team potentially missing out on European football for the first time since the 1989-90 season.

Although Ratcliffe is not expected to make any managerial changes before the FA Cup final against Manchester City, there is speculation about United’s direction next season.

Other potential managerial candidates include Thomas Tuchel, Gareth Southgate, and Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna.

The calls for Pochettino reflect Manchester United’s struggles, with fans believing he could be the right fit to revitalize the club.

Given his impressive track record and recent success at Chelsea, many supporters feel Pochettino could bring the necessary stability and performance to help United compete at the highest levels once again.