Mauricio Pochettino's team talk when USMNT were 3-0 up shows he has mentality to be Man Utd manager

Mauricio Pochettino's half-time team talk during a match in which the United States were leading 3-0 is going viral after he was named the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.

United are expected to part ways with Carrick during the upcoming international break, according to widespread reports, as they continue to struggle in all competitions.

A host of names have been linked with the job in recent weeks, including Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann, but it appears Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to take the Old Trafford hot seat.

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Pochettino, who has managed in the Premier League with Tottenham and Chelsea, would be interested in taking the job if it were offered to him, according to a report from talkSPORT.

After leading his side to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the 54-year-old recently agreed a deal to continue as United States manager until 2030.

Mauricio Pochettino's team talk in USMNT dressing room is going viral

The Argentine has been widely praised for his leadership qualities during his spell with the USMNT, and a dressing room clip from their 4-1 win over Jamaica has encouraged a section of United fans.

Back in November 2024, the US were 3-0 up at half-time thanks to goals from Christian Pulisic, Di'Shon Bernard (OG) and Ricardo Pepi, but an animated Pochettino was in no mood to let his players become complacent.

"We do not concede," he screamed. "We cannot concede. We need to go there and kill and play and do our jobs. If you are tired, we have players on the bench who can be a real impact and are desperate to play.

"We need to press all together, and when you are tired say, 'Coach, I have no more', but don't go out there and spend 45 minutes playing easy. Enjoy being serious. We need to score the fourth, the fifth and the sixth."

Pochettino's side went on to record a 4-2 win over Jamaica as they advanced to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Nations League.

Despite signing a new deal with the United States national team in August, Pochettino has been open about how much he misses life in England.

Speaking to L'Equipe earlier this year, he said: “I miss the football scene in England. I love the country, its culture, the football culture," he said.

"For anyone with a competitive spirit who wants to measure themselves against others and test their limits, it's the ideal place. Here, you have to give your best constantly.”