Manchester United Turn to Pochettino in Bid to Escape the Relegation Zone

Manchester United gave Mauricio Pochettino the job of pulling the team out of the Premier League relegation zone on Friday. The club is placing its faith in a coach with a big name but not many trophies to show for his career.

The Red Devils have not won the league title since 2013. The team has won only one of its last 10 league matches and sits 18th in the table. This is their lowest position at this stage of a season since 1986-87.

Pochettino will join the club on 18 November, after his time with the United States national team. However, he will continue to manage the USA in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti. The coach said that an opportunity like Manchester United does not come along easily, which is why he could not turn down the offer. The 54-year-old is reported to have signed a contract until 2029.

The team has won only three of its 15 matches across all competitions and has made the worst start of the season. The side sits at the foot of the table, one point ahead of Crystal Palace. Pochettino's appointment is seen as a calculated investment in a coach who has played attractive football but has struggled to win major trophies.