Mauricio Pochettino to Make Man Utd History With Silvia Tuya Appointment

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to create Manchester United history and make an ‘unprecedented’ appointment when he begins working at the club.

Following days of speculation, it was finally announced this week that Pochettino will become United’s new head coach, replacing Michael Carrick, who was sacked after a dismal start to the campaign.

In a statement, United confirmed that Pochettino, who previously managed in the Premier League with Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, will take charge of the Red Devils from November 18.

The delay in starting work at Carrington is due to the fact that Pochettino will remain with the US Men’s National Team for their fixture against Haiti next week.

Mauricio Pochettino to Make Historic Appointment at Manchester United

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Ahead of Pochettino starting as United’s new boss, it has been reported by Goal that the Argentine is set to make an ‘unprecedented’ appointment at the club.

It is believed that Pochettino will bring along five coaches who will make up his backroom staff, which will include Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino, Toni Jimenez and Sebastiano Pochettino, who is the son of Mauricio and a sports science specialist.

There will also be a historic appointment, with Silvia Tuya set to join Pochettino’s team and become the first female to work within United’s backroom staff.

Tuya, 46, holds a doctorate in sports science and has lectured at the National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia and at the University of Barcelona, focusing on physical preparation.

Back in October 2024, Tuya confirmed on social media that she had joined Pochettino’s US Men’s National Team backroom staff as a strength and conditioning coach. Before working with Pochettino, Tuya was in charge of physical preparation for Levante’s women’s team, who play in Liga F in Spain.

During her first week working with the Red Devils, Tuya will have to get the players in top shape as they prepare to begin the Pochettino era with a mouth-watering clash against bitter rivals Liverpool at Anfield on November 22.

Mauricio Pochettino Admits Manchester United ‘Difficult’ to Turn Down

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Speaking during a recent press conference in the US, an emotional Pochettino was in tears as he prepared to part ways with the country’s national set-up.

The 54-year-old also admitted that although he enjoyed working in the States, the opportunity to work at Old Trafford was something ‘difficult to turn down’.

Pochettino said: “It’s difficult to talk now. I’m a very emotional guy. It’s a very sad decision. But we are professionals and we are trying to make our dreams come true.

“They [US Soccer Federation] know that not many opportunities can happen in your career like a side the size of Manchester United. When that arrives, it’s difficult to turn down.”

United are currently sitting in the relegation zone in the Premier League, having collected just eight points from their opening 10 matches, with their only win of the season coming against newly-promoted Ipswich Town back in August.