Manchester United's decision to sack Jose Mourinho brought an abrupt end to his troubled reign but the fallout at Old Trafford will linger for months to come.
United have appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager to see them through to the end of the season before hiring a long-term successor to Mourinho.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is the bookmakers' favourite for the permanent role, with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane also tipped for the job.
But Solskjaer -- and whoever eventually fills Mourinho's shoes -- has an enormous task to restore the club to its former glories.
AFP Sports looks at three issues that need to be fixed: Mend broken relationships
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Restore United tradition
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Build a solid foundation
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