The 5 benches that could change coaches during the break

Clubs can make changes now that there are about three weeks without national competitions

Mario Roldán Martínez | 22 Sep 2026 | 15.30
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<p>Manolo González, coach of Espanyol / RCD Espanyol</p>
<p>Manolo González, coach of Espanyol / RCD Espanyol</p>

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Coaches Manolo González, Martín Demichelis, Roberto de Zerbi, Álvaro Arbeloa, and Michael Carrick head into the international break under different circumstances, but with their projects under review. Amid the transfer market of Espanyol, RB Leipzig, Tottenham, Fulham, and Manchester United, the September results have sparked debates about their futures on the sidelines.

Manolo González and Demichelis face different scenarios

Manolo González will continue, for now, at the helm of Espanyol despite the recent stumble against Elche and gathering 7 points in 7 matchdays. Sporting director Monchi stands by the coach, with the upcoming match against Malaga on October 9 being a key reference point to assess the team's progress.

González recently reached 100 games as Espanyol's coach after taking over in March 2023. The club will utilize the break to fine-tune the squad before resuming competition.

Martín Demichelis' situation at RB Leipzig is more uncertain. The Argentine has 2 wins and 2 losses in the first four Bundesliga matchdays, with the team sitting in 9th place following a 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.

Pressure had already mounted after losses against Werder Bremen (3-1) and Como (4-1). The victory against Hamburgh bought Demichelis some time, but the Leverkusen result once again places his future under scrutiny during the break.

Álvaro Arbeloa, Fulham coach / EFE

De Zerbi, Arbeloa, and Carrick face issues with results

Roberto de Zerbi encounters a tougher situation at Tottenham. The Spurs have only garnered 2 points out of 15, are yet to win a match, and currently sit in 18th place in the Premier League after a 3-2 loss to Aston Villa.

Tottenham has only scored 1 goal in the first five matchdays and conceded 11, illustrating the pressure on De Zerbi. The break allows time for a decision on whether the Italian stays or if the club considers an alternative.

Álvaro Arbeloa also faces uncertainties at Fulham, still winless in the Premier League. The 1-1 draw against Manchester United leaves the London side with 2 points in five matchdays, ranking 19th.

Arbeloa joined Fulham on July 7, 2026, with the contract running until June 2029, requiring a decision on a still-lengthy commitment in case of any changes. The team, however, reached the Carabao Cup round of 16 after defeating West Ham 3-2.

At Manchester United, Michael Carrick concluded the fifth matchday with 5 points following a 1-1 draw with Fulham. The coach has only secured one league win, and his team was also knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton, intensifying doubts during the break.

The upcoming period will be crucial for these coaches. The October schedule and decisions made by Espanyol, Leipzig, Tottenham, Fulham, and Manchester United during the break will determine which projects continue unchanged and which may see a change in leadership.

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