Man Utd interim manager: The club will appoint a new interim manager to replace outgoing Jose Mourinho before the game against Cardiff.
Manchester United parted ways with Jose Mourinho earlier today. The club released an official statement over the departure of Jose Mourinho.
The club thanked Mourinho for his services, and wished him luck for his future endeavours. Jose Mourinho won three major trophies during his time at Manchester United.
He lifted the Community Shield, the EFL Cup and the Europa League with the side in his first season, and led United to a second-place finish in 2017/18. However, it all went in vain as lack of transfer activity and fall-out in relationship with players led to a poor 2018/19 campaign for United.
The side is currently 6th in the Premier League table and has scored only 26 points from 17 games.
Man Utd interim manager:
According to the official club statement, Manchester United are currently in the process of selecting a caretaker manager for the club.
MEN has now reported that the interim manager would be an external appointment, which negates the possibility of Michael Carrick, or Nicky Butt taking over the role.
➡ Player and staff not happy under him
➡ Mourinho was responsible for choosing all 11 of his signings
➡ Mourinho wanted to work within his own structure – the club will be looking to add a head of football.More details emerging from Old Trafford: https://t.co/fvwO9KST25 pic.twitter.com/QOFBaz4hiY
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 18, 2018
Carrick and McKenna, however, will be conducting the training sessions throughout the week.
”Pogba’s social media posts were a scheduled event, part of a marketing campaign. Immediately taken down once it became apparent that it could be misconstrued as disrespectful to Manchester United and José Mourinho.” #mufc [@Chris78Williams]
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) December 18, 2018
MEN also reported that Manchester United will appoint a head of football as a part of their long-term planning. The person in the new role will be reporting to Ed Woodward.
Jamie Redknapp thinks Jose Mourinho deserved to be sacked.
“If you were looking to go to a club and do everything wrong, get sacked, you do what Jose Mourinho’s done.”
Follow updates and reaction after Jose Mourinho is sacked as @ManUtd manager here: https://t.co/kouvEuOFMj pic.twitter.com/XPCus7MKX1
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 18, 2018
According to Mark Ogden from ESPN, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s name has also been discussed for the role of caretaker manager at the club.
José Mourinho was told face-to-face this morning by Ed Woodward at Carrington regarding his sacking. Club wanted to announce it first before any other leak was released. [Times]
— RedMancunian (@RedMancunian) December 18, 2018
Manchester United will have a new interim manager before the weekend’s game against Cardiff, according to MEN. Mauricio Pochettino has been favoured to take over the permanent role at the end of the season, and the Manchester outlet reports that the decision has the backing of Sir Alex Ferguson.
