'US in uproar' Son Heung-min's greatest mentor linked to EPL return, and it is none other than the Manchester United manager: "What a blow from the sky... the good times are over"

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Son Heung-min (34, LAFC)'s mentor has been presented with a prime opportunity to return to the English Premier League (EPL). The entire US football community was plunged into shock and despair after Mauricio Pochettino (54), head of the US national team and a key figure in its coaching staff, was named the top candidate for the next Manchester United manager.

The British outlet "Daily Mail" reported on the 10th (Korean time) that "Pochettino has emerged as the frontrunner to take over as Manchester United's manager," adding that "US football fans have been collectively shocked by the news."

According to the report, local US fans poured out intense reactions through personal social media (SNS). Fans could not hide their grief, stating, "The good times are now over," "I thought the national team had finally found stability, but what is this blow from the sky?" and "No, they cannot take our coach."

The "Daily Mail" noted that "Pochettino signed a four-year contract extension through the 2030 World Cup after leading the United States to the Round of 16 at the 2026 North-Central America World Cup, but the contract includes a buyout clause worth 7 million pounds (approximately 12.4 billion won)." It added that "the US football world was thrown into chaos as the possibility grew that Pochettino, who has never hidden his desire to return to the EPL, would take charge of Manchester United."

This follows speculation about the dismissal of Manchester United manager Michael Carrick.

Earlier, the British outlet "BBC" reported on the 10th that "the possibility of Manchester United dismissing Carrick is growing," adding that "weight is being given to the view that Omar Berrada, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Jason Wilcox, Technical Director, will recommend Carrick's dismissal to Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family."

According to the "BBC," Manchester United's record is truly dismal. Manchester United has managed only one win in 10 league matches, plummeting to 18th place in the relegation zone. This marks the club's worst league start in its history in 40 years, since the 1986-1987 season. The team conceded 19 goals in 10 matches, ranking third for most goals conceded in the league, and managed only three wins in 15 official matches.

The atmosphere within the team has also completely collapsed. The "BBC" added that "captain Bruno Fernandes publicly criticized Carrick's tactics, and defender Lisandro Martinez pointed out the management's summer transfer market recruitment policy, causing cracks in the locker room to widen uncontrollably."

With Carrick's departure becoming a fait accompli, Manchester United has begun searching for a replacement. Amid this, Antonio Conte, who was Tottenham's manager during Son Heung-min's EPL Golden Boot season, also emerged as a candidate. Pochettino was named the top choice, edging out former Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, among others.

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