A number of Man United fans have opposed the club's alleged advances to hire Mauricio Pochettion as their permanent manager
The supporters expressed reservations for the Argentine tactician after he led PSG to Champions League elimination
Pochettino is thought to be a leading contender for the Old Trafford job ahead of Ralf Rangick's expected exit

A section of Man United fans have opposed reported plans by the club to hire Mauricio Pochettino as the Red Devils' permanent boss.

Pochettino is believed to be a strong favourite to take over at Old Trafford at the end of the season as United hunts for Ralf Rangnick's successor.

Mauricio Pochettino reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. (Photo by Silvestre Szpylma/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) — A number of Man United fans feel Pochettino lacks the requisite to manage a club in the stature of the Red Devils. Photo by Silvestre Szpylma.
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However, a section of United faithful has taken to social media urging the club to resist the temptation of hiring the Argentine.

Pochettino leads PSG to Champions League defeat

The supporters made their opinion known after Pochettino led Paris Saint-Germain to a Champions League defeat against Real Madrid.

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PSG surrendered a 2-0 aggregate advantage to suffer a 3-2 loss against the La Liga giants to exit the European competition in the Round of 16.

Karim Benzema netted a 17-minute hat-trick to send Real to the quarter-finals as Pochettino's men bowed out.

Man United fans oppose planned appointment of Pochettino

According to a section of United supporters, Pochettino lacks the requisite to take charge of the Red Devils after failing to help PSG progress to the last eight of the European tournament.

One posted:

"Knocked out of the French Cup and Champions League despite having Messi, Neymar and Mbappe but Man Utd's board somehow think he's the one to take the club back to where it belongs. Please, keep Mauricio Pochettino FAR AWAY from Manchester United."

A second noted: