sports
January 26, 2026
Replacing a manager midseason is a big call, and not as simple as it sounds
Liverpool and Tottenham are in different situations but face the same problem: a manager in the hot seat but few ideal options
TL;DR
- Liverpool and Tottenham have shown inconsistent performances in the Premier League.
- European competition has offered some relief but doesn't negate domestic struggles.
- Clubs face the modern problem of a manager seeming to lose steam mid-season.
- The upcoming World Cup complicates the search for new managers, with a potential influx of available coaches after the tournament.
- Clubs are hesitant to hire before the World Cup due to potential political fallout and the short time before the next Premier League season.
- Promising young managers may prefer to wait for summer opportunities rather than take over mid-season.
- Interim managers could pose a complication if they perform too well, creating pressure for their permanent appointment.
- Crystal Palace stuck with Oliver Glasner, who is unhappy about player sales.
- Thomas Frank appears dwarfed by Tottenham's demands, compounded by injuries.
- Arne Slot has struggled with integrating new signings, leading to an unbalanced Liverpool squad with specific tactical weaknesses.
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