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The most sensational football coach of this season is undoubtedly none other than Xabi Alonso. Renowned for his cerebral approach to playing football, Alonso excelled as a midfield orchestrator during his playing days, particularly known for his world-class long-range passing. After retiring, Alonso's transition to coaching has been highly anticipated, given his intellectual approach to the game. Leading the Bayer Leverkusen this season under Alonso's guidance has been truly remarkable. The Bundesliga title seems within Pharmacy's grasp this season, with the suspense revolving around whether they can secure the treble of Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Europa League titles, as well as potentially achieving an undefeated season in the Bundesliga.
Currently, the teams hopeful of securing Alonso's services in the summer happen to be the three clubs he played for during his career: Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich. With Bayern Munich already announcing the departure of Nagelsmann after the season's end, Alonso seems like the prime candidate for the job. While clinching the Bundesliga title before joining Bayern would be a perfect scenario, managing Bayern comes with significant pressure. Known as the 'Hollywood of Green Turf,' Bayern's dressing room dynamics can be challenging to handle. Though Alonso played for Bayern in the latter stages of his career, adapting to the managerial role within such an environment poses a significant question.
Liverpool, on the other hand, is in need of rebuilding. Despite their decent performance this season, Klopp's departure in the summer might unsettle Liverpool. Salah's potential departure could further weaken the team, particularly in midfield. The pressure in the Premier League is immense, with several strong teams competing for the top spots. If Liverpool fails to perform next season, it could tarnish Alonso's reputation as a new coach.
As for Real Madrid, Ancelotti has led them exceptionally well for years, and with Zidane's potential return, their focus would likely be on the Champions League. Joining Real Madrid could also bring considerable pressure for Alonso. Perhaps spending a few more years honing his coaching skills before taking on the challenge at Real Madrid might be a better option.
However, Bayern Munich offers a different scenario. With the possibility of Bayern ending the season empty-handed this year, Alonso leading them to the Bundesliga title next season would be considered a success. And for a team like Bayern, isn't that championship practically guaranteed? Ha-ha! |
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