“If the board is considering changing our manager, then I would love to work with the genius that just left his club” – This is according to Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes as he recommends a ‘genius’ manager to Manchester United if they are to replace Erik Ten Hag.

The managerial candidate for Man United has a superior record compared to Ten Hag this season.

It remains uncertain whether Erik ten Hag will stay as Manchester United’s manager next season following a disappointing second year.

The Red Devils finished eighth in the Premier League with a goal difference of -1, marking their worst league performance in over 30 years.

An FA Cup victory over Manchester City this weekend might not be enough to save Erik ten Hag, although it would improve his chances.

Considering a potential replacement, Mauricio Pochettino is seen as someone who could get the best out of Bruno Fernandes.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester United might move for Pochettino if INEOS and Co decide to part ways with Ten Hag.

The Argentine left Chelsea on Tuesday by mutual agreement but could quickly return to management.

It appears that the strained relationship between the club and the manager was a key factor in his departure, despite being “hugely popular among the players.”

 

Manchester United have shown interest in appointing the former Tottenham Hotspur manager in the past, but what impact would he have if he were to join?

 

Potential Impact of Pochettino on Bruno Fernandes

Both Chelsea and United have underperformed this season, but Chelsea ended on a stronger note.

Pochettino’s team finished sixth, three points ahead of United in eighth, with 15 points from their last five games helping them surpass Manchester United.

As the table shows, Chelsea were a more complete team this season compared to United, scoring more frequently and adopting a more attacking style of play.

 

This style of football, which emphasizes possession and allows for greater control and dominance, is what United fans have missed this season and would greatly benefit Fernandes in particular.

The Portuguese maestro is the driving force behind United’s attacking play, creating 14 more big chances than anyone else in the squad.

With Pochettino’s proven ability to elevate attacking players, Fernandes must be excited about the prospect of playing under him.

 

Consider Cole Palmer’s performance this season as an example. Under Pochettino’s guidance, Palmer has been outstanding, scoring 22 goals and providing 11 assists in 29 starts.

Honestly, that’s a level of output that the United captain can definitely achieve, having scored ten goals and provided eight assists in the league this season.

 

Pochettino excels at allowing his players to express themselves, especially the creative outlets in his 4-2-3-1 formation. Consider the heights Dele Alli reached under Pochettino’s guidance.

By giving midfielders more positional freedom in possession and encouraging them to take risks, he indeed embodies the “genius” journalist Alex Keble described.

In the coming years, the rebuild at Old Trafford must center around the number eight, as he is the team’s heartbeat and their best player by far. This is evident from his leading statistics in key passes, goals, assists, and shots on target.

 

Since his arrival, Fernandes has demonstrated that he is the type of player who can win games single-handedly, capable of creating opportunities from nothing. Pochettino’s guidance will undoubtedly help him flourish even more than he already does.