Manchester United’s turbulent start to the season has once again thrown the manager’s seat at Old Trafford into the spotlight. Reports from TouchlineX suggest that Mauricio Pochettino, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain boss, is among four names on the Red Devils’ shortlist should the club part ways with Ruben Amorim.

The list also includes Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, and England manager Gareth Southgate.

Amorim, who was appointed in November 2024 and is contracted until 2027, is under serious scrutiny after United recorded their worst start in 33 years—just four points from their opening four games. While the board still shows public support, the pressure is mounting, and the Portuguese tactician may soon find his project at Old Trafford cut short.

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The recurring crisis at Manchester United raises a simple but haunting question: when does the club finally choose patience over panic? Amorim arrived with a reputation for tactical innovation and youth development, but ten months—barely enough time to settle into the Premier League—now feels like an eternity in a culture that thrives on instant results.

Would Mauricio Pochettino be the answer? He is tactically sound, experienced in English football, and known for stabilizing struggling sides. Yet, even he has had mixed fortunes at the very top level. Southgate brings international pedigree, but his cautious style hardly fits the attacking tradition United fans crave. Glasner and Iraola, though exciting, remain relatively untested in managing the magnitude of Old Trafford.

The truth is, no manager can succeed if United’s hierarchy continues to treat coaches as disposable. Sir Alex Ferguson built a dynasty through stability, trust, and long-term vision. Until the club reclaims that philosophy, it may not matter who sits in the dugout—the cycle of hope, pressure, and dismissal could continue.

United supporters, meanwhile, deserve clarity. They’ve been patient through countless rebuilds. Whether it’s Amorim, Pochettino, or another face, what they long for is consistency, identity, and a team that plays with pride.