Mauricio Pochettino to arrive at Old Trafford on Nov 18 or 19, three days before Liverpool derby
Pochettino is due in Manchester on November 18 or 19 and will have roughly three days to prepare United for the November 22 trip to Anfield.
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to arrive in Manchester on November 18 or 19 and to take his first training session with Manchester United before a marquee trip to Liverpool on November 22.
The 54-year-old Argentine coach is set to replace Michael Carrick, who was dismissed after a disappointing start to the season, with United having reached an agreement for Pochettino to take charge.
Short preparation window
If Pochettino lands on November 18 or 19, he would have roughly three days to prepare the squad for the derby at Anfield, a sharply limited period ahead of one of the season's biggest fixtures.
Complicating matters, Pochettino currently serves as head coach of the United States national team and must complete his commitments in their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League ties against Haiti.
Separately, the squad has already been affected by fitness concerns: Mitrovski and Alioski earlier reported injuries, adding further uncertainty to United's selection options for the Liverpool match.
Photo: press material from the event
