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Football: Rio Ferdinand backs Pochettino to replace Carrick at Manchester United

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Football: Rio Ferdinand backs Pochettino to replace Carrick at Manchester UnitedArdfern · CC BY-SA 4.0

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Mauricio Pochettino is the best candidate to succeed Michael Carrick, who is under threat of being sacked after a disastrous start to the season. The club sits 18th in the Premier League, one point above the bottom place, at the international break, according to the Daily Post.

Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender turned pundit, believes Mauricio Pochettino is the best candidate to succeed Michael Carrick as head coach of the English club, the Daily Post reports.

Carrick, Manchester United’s head coach, is on the verge of being sacked after a very difficult start to the season. The Red Devils go into the international break in 18th place in the Premier League, one point above the bottom place.

This stance comes as the club is considering sacking Michael Carrick.

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