{
  "id": 19723721,
  "title": "Poch needs backing to bring success",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/poch-needs-backing-to-bring-success",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T22:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/11/13/poch-needs-backing-to-bring-success"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United has tried every type of manager, including Mauricio Pochettino, who has also managed various clubs. Both are past their prime but share a common background of struggle. Pochettino wants the job, while United wants him, but Jim Ratcliffe could be a stumbling block. The CEO and Football Director are willing to go outside the box by considering Pochettino, who was once a high roller with Fergie’s blessing. Pochettino, who managed three top clubs in his career, may be the right fit for United’s young players, unlike the emotionless Michael Carrick. Despite his past struggles, he still has the hunger and youthfulness of a younger manager. United’s current squad is their weakest in living memory, and Pochettino may need financial backing to succeed. With a strong fan base and a challenging owner, Pochettino may have a shot at turning United’s fortunes around.",
  "summary": "Pochettino’s hunger can rub off on United, but only if he has the cash.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}