​Redknapp Jr.: Pochettino Might as Well Call Himself Interim Boss – the Players Might Actually Run for Him Then

November 14 – Yesterday, Manchester United officially announced the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach. Jamie Redknapp, speaking on Sky Sports, gave his views on Pochettino taking over at United.

Redknapp Jr. said: "Unless Pochettino is given the chance to sign the players he needs, United's problems will remain the same."

"This United side lacks defensive strength and is outrun by opponents in almost every match. He has to find a way to get this team physically fit — and I think that's something Carrick might look back on with regret."

"I don't usually like a new manager coming in and immediately saying 'the players aren't fit enough,' but it's the truth. If you're running six or seven kilometres less than your opponent every game and still expect to win, it simply doesn't work."

"This United team needs more athleticism injected into it, and of course they need to sign better players. But with Financial Fair Play restrictions, that's not easy to do. Still, it's obvious they need better defenders, and their recruitment must improve, because a lot of the players they've brought in haven't met the standard."

"Pochettino might as well just call himself an interim manager — at least that way, the United players might actually be willing to run through walls for him."

Source: Sky Sports