Trippier reveals Pochettino’s strict methods ahead of Manchester United appointment

Manchester United players are preparing for Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival after he agreed to succeed Michael Carrick as the team’s manager. A report recalled Kieran Trippier’s previous comments about the coach’s strictness. Pochettino will begin work after his commitments with the United States national team end on Tuesday.

Trippier, whom Pochettino signed for Tottenham in 2015, said the coach monitored the players’ commitment and arrival times, and that he was put through training in an altitude room after returning from holiday. He described Pochettino as strict but good with players, adding that he knew when to call a player in for a discussion and when to leave him alone.

Pochettino returned to club management after two years with the United States national team. He previously managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea in the English Premier League. His spell at Tottenham stood out, as he led the club to the Champions League final in 2019, while Manchester United are waiting for him to improve the team’s results.