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Mauricio Pochettino’s bizarre manager methods include tapping into his SIXTH SENSE and reading players’ auras

MANCHESTER UNITED'S misfiring stars will have nowhere to hide if Mauricio Pochettino replaces Michael Carrick. The USA manager is the odds-on favourite to land the Old Trafford gig with Carrick expected to get the chop during the international break. He…

By Jamie Gordon · The Sun

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:17 PM

Key Things to Know

Mauricio Pochettino's managerial methods feature unconventional practices including reading player auras and relying on a sixth sense.
Pochettino is reportedly the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager.
Previous motivational techniques under Pochettino included firewalking and snapping arrows against throats while managing Tottenham.

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Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly the odds-on favorite to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United, bringing his unconventional managerial methods into focus. The current USA manager relies on beliefs such as reading player auras, using a sixth sense to guide decisions, and keeping lemons in his office to absorb negative energy.

Throughout his managerial career at Tottenham and other clubs, Pochettino implemented psychological techniques including firewalking and breaking arrows against throats to build mental resilience. His reported release clause stands at approximately £7.5 million if Manchester United chooses to hire him.

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Mauricio Pochettino’s bizarre manager methods include tapping into his SIXTH SENSE and reading players’ auras

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