Paul Scholes raises Pochettino concern as Man Utd consider former Tottenham boss

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has backed Mauricio Pochettino to become the club’s next manager but fears the Premier League side may have missed the Argentine’s best years.

According to GOAL, United are considering the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager following Michael Carrick’s dismissal on Thursday after a disappointing start to the season.

Speaking on The Good, The Bad, and The Football podcast⁠, Scholes praised Pochettino’s credentials but questioned whether he remains at the peak of his managerial powers. “I think he’s got the presence to manage a big football club like Manchester United,” Scholes said.

“My only slight concern is they have come a little bit too late to the party.” He added: “Mauricio Pochettino is a great manager. I just have that slight concern that we’re not getting his best years.”

Scholes also suggested Carrick lacked the managerial experience required for the Old Trafford position, despite his previous success as interim manager. Pochettino, currently in charge of the United States national team, previously guided Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final and won domestic honours with Paris Saint-Germain.