Manchester United: Biggest winners and losers from Mauricio Pochettino appointment revealed

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Red Devils need a drastic change in strategy under Michael Carrick’s successor

Mauricio Pochettino has succeeded Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager.

The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss will step down from his position as the USA national team after their upcoming two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final tie against Haiti.

United, though, have confirmed Pochettino arrival after confirming Carrick’s sacking on Thursday and will have the Argentine in place ahead of next weekend’s trip to Liverpool.

Pochettino will have a huge task on his hands should he take the reins, with United in the relegation zone and without a Premier League win since August.

Their squad, a mismatch of profiles and tactical fits from different managers, is also in desperate need of an overhaul, and Pochettino, with his own strictly defined style, will have ideas about who he wants to keep and who will be shown the door.

With that in mind, Standard Sport has identified the potential winners and losers from Pochettino’s imminent appointment at Old Trafford.

Despite playing an important role in United’s resurgence towards the end of last season, Patrick Dorgu has found his minutes restricted this term.

The 22-year-old is an exciting attacking outlet but has increasingly earned a reputation as a defensive liability.

That, coupled with a hamstring injury, saw him fall out of favour under Carrick, but there could be an opportunity for the Danish left-back if Pochettino is appointed.

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