Mauricio Pochettino creates a new role within his coaching staff at Manchester United

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Mauricio Pochettino creates a new role within his coaching staff at Manchester United

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Press reports—most notably from the Manchester Evening News—have revealed that Mauricio Pochettino has established a new position within his technical and physical coaching staff as he begins his tenure at Manchester United.

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Reports have revealed that Silvia Tuya will become the first woman to work behind the scenes with Manchester United, marking the first time a woman has held a role with the English club’s men’s team.

🚨🇪🇸 Meet Silvia Tuyà Viñas, who is set to become the FIRST female coach in Manchester United’s history! She joins Mauricio Pochettino’s staff as a fitness coach and holds a PhD in Sports Science from the University of Barcelona. • Began her career working with elite athletes at Global Performance. • Joined Levante’s women’s team in 2018. • Worked with Pochettino at Chelsea, impressing him with her expertise before following him to the USMNT. • Has also taught as a college professor in Spain. Her primary responsibilities are improving players’ speed, power, strength and movement mechanics. With Pochettino demanding high-intensity football and aggressive pressing, Silvia will play a KEY role in getting United’s players into peak physical condition. #MUFC
— Manchester United Forever (@UtdForever7) November 14, 2026

We worked together in the United States of America

The Spaniard is part of the current U.S. national team staff, having joined in October 2024 to work with the Argentine head coach, focusing on strength and conditioning.

Reports indicate that the Spaniard also holds a PhD in sports science and was part of Pochettino’s coaching staff, alongside his son, Sebastiano Pochettino. Both are expected to travel to Manchester next week to join the coaching team.

🚨 The Mauricio Pochettino Team! Mauricio Pochettino – Manager Jesús Pérez – Assistant Manager Miguel D'Agostino – Assistant Coach Toni Jiménez – Goalkeeping Coach Sílvia Tuyà Viñas – Strength & Conditioning Sebastiano Pochettino – Sports Scientist https://t.co/E9LJGJmRSg
— Utd Journalist (@UtdJournalist) November 14, 2026

Leveraging Rúben Amorim’s physical-conditioning approach at Manchester United

Although the results under Portuguese manager Rúben Amorim at Manchester United were disastrous, the players’ physical condition was at its peak—something Mauricio Pochettino seemingly aims to restore, while implementing new tactics that the team had not experienced during Michael Carrick’s tenure.

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