Tottenham Hotspur They are in serious danger of having another disappointing season, currently sitting in the bottom half of the standings Premier League table, even though they reached the semi-finals League Cup And on the right track to progress European League.
while Angie Postecoglou Having had to deal with an injury crisis in the last few weeks, the Tottenham manager is not to blame for his team's current performance, and has faced criticism for his unwillingness to compromise on his attacking principles.
In fact, Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher went so far as to say that Postecoglou will not remain in the job next season if he does not change his playing style.
With that in mind, let's take a look at five potential replacements for the under-fire Tottenham manager:
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Mauricio Pochettino
Former Tottenham coach
Always, whenever there is a discussion about the future of the Tottenham coach, Mauricio Pochettino He ends up being linked with the job, which is not surprising given he led the club to the Champions League final in 2019.
Since his sacking as Tottenham manager, Pochettino has continued to shine in his subsequent coaching roles, winning the French League and the French Cup with Paris Saint-Germain before leading Chelsea to sixth place last season.
However, the 52-year-old may have burned his bridges with fans who adored him by taking the job at Stamford Bridge, making him an unlikely candidate for the job.
The former Spurs boss is also currently the US coach and will be focusing on the 2026 World Cup, so a return to north London makes no sense for either party.
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Massimiliano Allegri
6-time Italian League winner
It is known that Massimiliano Allegri has He refused to move to Tottenham In the past, but there Recently made calls The Italian replaces Postecoglou – and there is some evidence that he could be a smart appointment.
The 57-year-old has a proven track record of success in his home country He won six Serie A titles, three Italian Cups and five Italian Super Cups during spells with Milan and Juventus.
Tottenham are desperate to win a trophy, having not lifted one since winning the League Cup in 2008, and Allegri's history suggests he can bring success to the club.
However, Daniel Levy has gone this route before, naming presumptive winners Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, with neither of them able to reach the heights expected of them.
Allegri is also known to play a more defensive style of football, which would be a major change in tactics from Postecoglou's attacking focus, meaning the players could have difficulty adapting in the second half of the season.
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Kieran McKenna
He led Ipswich to unexpected promotion
Kieran McKenna's stock has risen significantly over the past few years, after he led Ipswich Town to successive promotions from League One to the Premier League. Premier LeagueHe has been nominated to replace Postecoglou at Tottenham.
Back in December, Spanish sources reported that McKenna was the main candidate To replace the Australian, there is plenty of evidence he could do an excellent job in north London.
Ipswich were always expected to be in the relegation battle this season, but if they are relegated, it won't be without a fight, having recorded impressive wins over the likes of Tottenham and Chelsea.
A narrow relegation would not be a blemish on McKenna's record, given how difficult the task of keeping Tractor Boys in the Premier League is, but he could be keen on a move to a top club while his stock remains high.
After making a name for himself As an attack-minded coach, the 38-year-old may not need much time to implement his N17 philosophy, and his age means he could have long-term success in north London.
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Edin Terzic
He supervised the Champions League final last season
Serdal Adali, one of the candidates for the position of the next president of Besiktas, recently made an interesting claim in the media, asserting that… Edin Terzic “An agreement is expected to be reached” to become the new Tottenham manager.
It remains to be seen whether there is any truth behind Adali's comments, but Terzic could be an exciting appointment for Tottenham, given what he achieved at his former club Borussia Dortmund.
The 42-year-old led the German side to the Champions League final last season before facing Real Madrid, another young coach who likes to implement an attractive brand of football.
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The former Dortmund coach said: “There are many lessons I learned… I discovered that sometimes scoring another goal is not enough. It's not just about winning, it's also about winning with style. Now I think about winning with two goals more than with two goals.” Opposition.
“Like every coach, I want my team to be dominant, energetic and play attractive football – to entertain and succeed.”
Terzic appears to share Postecoglou's view that entertaining fans is key, along with getting results, and he could be an exciting, low-cost appointment for Tottenham given they are currently without a club.
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Thomas Frank
Continuing to impress at Brentford
If rumors are to be believed, Tottenham are looking for up-and-coming managers with an exciting brand of football as potential replacements for Postecoglou, and Thomas Frank has identified both of those options.
Recently former Tottenham CEO Claude Leitner called for The Brentford manager will be brought in and he has been described as an 'ambitious' manager whose record at Brentford speaks for itself.
Not only did Frank knock the Bees out of the Championship, he also made them a strong Premier League team, and their home record is one of the best in the league.
This is despite the loss of Ivan Toney, which highlights why the Dane is the second longest-serving coach in the league behind Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola.
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Guardiola has heaped praise on his fellow manager in the past, admitting that it won't be long before he is signed by one of Europe's top clubs: “It's just a matter of time.
“I'm good at some things, one of them is reading when the manager is good. That will happen.”
With Brentford performing well again this season, Spurs may have to move quickly to ensure Frank does not end up elsewhere, but they are likely to give their current manager a little longer in the dugout.
David Orenstein insisted Postecoglou remains safe for now, but things can change quickly in football, and he could find himself in danger if he fails to turn around Tottenham's poor form soon.
