Mauricio Pochettino has apparently been linked with the Athletic Bilbao hot seat, according to the Spanish outlet Marca, however the Argentinian’s name is described as “an illusion”, which an unkind person might say sums up most of the stories linking Poch to a return to top flight football. Ernesto Valverde and Marcelino García Toral are the other two candidates, and Marca favour Marcelino for his technical prowess.
Marca believe that Poch’s eyes are on Old Trafford and the possible/probable demise of Little Ole, which would certainly be in keeping with Mauricio if the tales of him declining offers are entirely true. It would also fit in with the Monday Night Football appearance.
Manchester United are currently fumbling about in 14th spot in the Premier League, and the causes for concern for all involved are plain to see. Having lost 3 of their first 7 domestic games, United supremo Ed Woodward will know that the chances of a comeback that includes a top four finish already look bleak. 10 points from a possible 21 is simply hopeless, utterly unacceptable for a side with the presence of Manchester United.
Is Poch the man for Woodward? Who knows, what is pretty much guaranteed, is that he couldn’t possibly be any worse than Ole.