The Coaching Carousel: Uncertainty Looms for Barcelona, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich

A summer with a lot of uncertainty is expected on the benches. The unknowns about the new tenants of the Barcelona, ​​Liverpool and Bayern Munich booths open a range of speculations that could last several months. As if it were a domino effect, any piece that is touched can anticipate a chain reaction that produces changes in benches throughout Europe.

The most talked-about vacancies are those of Barcelona, ​​Liverpool and the last one, Bayern Munich, after the announced departures of Xavi, Klopp and Tuchel, respectively. But they may not be the only names leaving their team this summer. Ten Hag’s situation is an unknown at Manchester United, even Pioli’s future at Milan is not assured despite having a contract. Other clubs such as Olympique de Marseille or Naples have opted for supposed interim coaches until they opt for another coach starting in the summer.

The most coveted figure today is Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard has a contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2026 and despite his past as a player at Liverpool or Bayern Munich, there are no indications that he will not continue at Leverkusen next season. His future is a headache that has not yet been considered by the German entity. He claims to have no news.

Xabi Alonso greets Thomas Tuchel.WOLFGANG RATTAYREUTERS

Barcelona: it goes on for weeks who comes out on top in the preferences of Joan Laporta and Deco. Roberto de Zerbi and Hansi Flick are the two best placed. Rafa Márquez seems ruled out. And then other names like Tuchel have emerged.

Liverpool: whoever comes after Klopp will have a difficult time. Everything indicates that the desired one is Xabi Alonso, but the Tolosarra has a contract with Leverkusen and also generates a lot of interest in other clubs. In recent days, Amorim’s name has gained weight. The ‘red’ board wants a coach who is in line with Liverpool’s history.

Bayern: the desired one is Xabi Alonso, but it will not be easy. Flick’s return has been tested and other names are being heard: Ten Hag, Arne Slot or Sebastian Hoeneß. Zidane is a complicated dream, but sometimes dreams come true…

Zidane, Lopetegui, Mourinho, Conte…

There are great coaches who do not have a contract with any team. It is expected that one of these names will get a bench starting next season. And not only in the clubs, since this summer there is great national team competition and some space may remain free after the tournament (Roberto Martínez has always been a coach who generates a lot of interest). Everyone points to Zinedine Zidane, Julen Lopetegui, José Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Hansi Flick… And to a lesser extent, Graham Potter, Solskjær or Igor Tudor.

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And there are many technicians with a team currently that could go on the market: Roberto de Zerbi (Brighton); Sergio Conceição (Porto), Rúben Amorim (Sporting Portugal), Thiago Motta (Bologna), Arne Slot (Feyenoord) and in minor Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Maxi Allegri (Juventus); Lionel Scaloni (Argentina) or Míchel (Girona). Even the continuity of Maurizio Pochettino may be contradicted at Chelsea. Klopp has already confirmed that he will take a sabbatical. Xavi Hernández’s intentions after leaving Barça are not known, but it is difficult to see him on the bench in the short term. Quite the opposite of Tuchel, who he welcomes returning to direct and has the intention of doing so in the Premier. He was already at Stamford Bridge.

The coaching market is a house of cards. Any movement can destabilize the entire framework and cause an earthquake in any piece of equipment. Until the Anfield, Allianz Arena and Camp Nou clubs finish plucking the daisy, anything can happen. Barcelona, ​​Liverpool and Bayern are on the hunt for a coach and the rest of the clubs are in danger. Hot summer on the benches.

2024-02-23 23:57:29
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