Even though Chelsea may be in a post-Roman Abramovich age, the new elites in west London have quickly established themselves.
Thomas Tuchel was fired by new owner Todd Boehly after the Blues’ Champions League loss to Dinamo Zagreb, shocking the football world barely 100 days into his tenure.
Who, though, could take Tuchel’s position in the Stamford Bridge dugout? Check out the cyclists and runners first.
Graham Potter, one of the early favorites, has performed wonders at Brighton since joining the Seagulls in 2019.
Listening to Brighton’s current generation of players, it’s evident how much they respect and like working for Potter, a coaches’ coach who makes the most of the training field. After an outstanding start to the season, Brighton is presently fourth in the Premier League.
It would be interesting to watch how the 47-year-old would perform under more scrutiny at Stamford Bridge yet with virtually unlimited resources as he is accustomed to working under budgetary restraints at the Amex.
The Telegraph is strangely promoting Roger Schmidt, the manager of Benfica.
Schmidt joined the Portuguese powerhouses only in July, but he has already led the Lisbon club to a perfect 10 out of 10 record, including Tuesday night’s opening Champions League victory over Maccabi Haifa.
The former midfielder, who advocates playing aggressive, pressing game, is probably best known for his stint at Bayer Leverkusen, when he helped the team reach the DFB-Pokal semifinals and the last 16 of the Champions League. He also won the KNVB cup with PSV Eindhoven last year.
The Telegraph is strangely promoting Roger Schmidt, the manager of Benfica.
Schmidt joined the Portuguese powerhouses only in July, but he has already led the Lisbon club to a perfect 10 out of 10 record, including Tuesday night’s opening Champions League victory over Maccabi Haifa.
The former midfielder, who advocates playing aggressive, pressing game, is probably best known for his stint at Bayer Leverkusen, when he helped the team reach the DFB-Pokal semifinals and the last 16 of the Champions League. He also won the KNVB cup with PSV Eindhoven last year.
Will this group of well-known athletes, though, get along with a coach who hasn’t exactly been a fixture at the top levels of the game?
Another contender who is freely available, yet it seems difficult to convince Zinedine Zidane to join the Premier League.
The Frenchman undoubtedly possesses the qualifications and charm to assume leadership in west London and allay any lingering worries among the team after leading Real Madrid to two LaLiga championships and three Champions League medals.
The difficulty of communication, at least initially: Zidane’s English isn’t regarded as being the best, and it’s obvious the former midfielder is reportedly holding out for the position leading France after the World Cup.
Rben Amorim, a coach who is highly regarded by many in the sport, has swiftly established a reputation as one of the most entertaining in Europe.
Amorim, who is still only 37, was heavily connected to Manchester United this summer until Erik ten Hag was hired.
However, that illustrates where the Sporting coach currently stands in the football world.
The similarities to a young José Mourinho are plain to notice. He is well known for his communication abilities, tactical adaptability, and defensive organization.
