Published 11:13 IST, October 6th 2020

Solskjaer could be SACKED and replaced by Pochettino if results don't improve this year

Man United could sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if he's not able to produce positive results and could be subsequently replaced by Mauricio Pochettino.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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“Ole’s at wheel” might soon be a thing of past, with manr facing flak for Manchester United’s unimpressive performance against Tottenham Hotspur. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw his side’s humiliating 2-7 defeat against Jose Mourinho’s Spurs on Sunday as United lost ir opening two games at home for first time since 1986-87 season. That game could bring an end to his manrial stint at Old Trafford. 

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Will Man United sack Solskjaer?

Despite bagging an early le courtesy of Bru Fernandes’ spot kick, Man United went on to concede six goals in game. Red Devils’ defence was left in shambles and its hollowness was on display. This was only third instance that Man United h conceded six goals in its Premier League history, infuriating club legends and fans alike.

defeat reignited talks that Solskjaer could be sacked by club during international break. According to a report by Daily Star, Man United have me contacts with former Spurs manr Mauricio Pochetti to replace rwegian tactician at Old Trafford. Pochetti was sacked by Spurs mid-way last season to be subsequently replaced by Mourinho. Since n, he has been without a club.

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Woodward t keen on sacking Solskjaer anytime soon

Pochetti has time and again been linked with a move to Man United. This truly might be his time with Man United managing just one victory in three Premier League games – courtesy of a narrow escape against Brighton. Although Pochetti could t win any major accole with rth Londoners, Argentine is kwn for his manrial skills.

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report furr emphasises that Pochetti is keen on succeeding Solskjaer at Old Trafford. However, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is t in favour of sacking manr as early as international break. But, he expects a decent upturn of results in matchdays after international break.

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Man United transfers on deline day

Besides defeat against Spurs, Solskjaer and club board have been called out for ir lack of signings this summer. Before deline day, Man United h roped in just one player – Donny van de Beek from Ajax. But club swung into action, displaying a sense of urgency on final day to sign Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles, Facundo Pellistri and Am Diallo.

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11:13 IST, October 6th 2020