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Manchester United are expected to name an interim boss to take over from Jose Mourinho before selecting the permanent replacement next summer, but should they skip that process and just hire Roberto Martinez?
Mourinho’s third-year curse has struck once again, as the Portuguese manager has left Manchester United, the club confirmed on Tuesday morning.
The Red Devils sit sixth in the table, 19 points off leaders Liverpool and closer to the relegation zone than to the top of the table.
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While plenty of fans were desperate for Mourinho to leave, there aren’t exactly a lot of options to take over from here, especially half way through a season.
This is why a move for Martinez makes sense, as the Belgium boss could start immediately and begin the quest to revamp the club, unlike many club managers who would be committed to finishing the season where they are.
The Spanish manager was poor in his final days at Everton, but his record with Belgium suggests he has what it takes to compete in a high-pressure job.
He has a whopping 73 per cent win rate in charge of the other Red Devils, and has also shown both for Everton and for Belgium that he knows how to get Romelu Lukaku firing.
The 45 year-old has also proven he can manage high-profile superstars, something the Belgium team is packed with, and most importantly of all every team he has managed have played free, attacking football, something Old Trafford is crying out for.
So, Manchester United fans, is it that crazy of an idea? Or could Martinez actually be the answer? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below…
