Premier League
The Manchester volcano has erupted again after the sudden departure of Rúben Amorim, whose management ended up collapsing amidst lackluster results and tensions with the sports leadership. Manchester United wasted no time and has already leaked a list of five candidates with very diverse profiles to try to salvage a season that is on the brink of ruin.
In the corridors of Carrington, names like Xavi Hernández, Gareth Southgate, Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca, and Andoni Iraola are resonating strongly, each with a different proposal to restore the identity of the "Red Devils." The board is looking for a profile that combines authority in the locker room with a tactical philosophy capable of unleashing the talent of a squad put together through heavy spending. Manchester United knows that another casting error is not affordable, hence the scrutiny on the selection of the new strategist will be meticulous. The urgency for immediate results clashes with the need for a project that finally makes sense.
Xavi Hernández and Gareth Southgate: Leadership and Immediate Availability
Among the options that are most enticing due to their international status is Xavi Hernández, who is currently free after his spell at Barcelona. The Catalan coach, known for debuting talents like Lamine Yamal, would welcome the chance to try his luck in English football. Manchester United values his ability to implement an associative style and his ease in handling the media pressure that surrounds top clubs.
On the other hand, Gareth Southgate's shadow looms over the "Theatre of Dreams" again due to his excellent relationship with the core of national players. The former England manager offers impeccable group management and an institutional knowledge of British football that few can match today. Although his lack of recent day-to-day club experience raises concerns, his immediate availability puts him in a privileged position.

Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca, and Andoni Iraola: Success in Methodology
If the club prefers betting on coaches who are familiar with the intricacies of the current Premier League, the name of Andoni Iraola generates the most consensus. The Basque coach has worked wonders at Bournemouth with a brave and organized style of play that has captivated the most demanding analysts. Manchester United is keeping a close watch on his contract situation, knowing that his work method ensures a recognizable and competitive team from the get-go.
Another tactical approach is represented by Oliver Glasner, who has shone at Crystal Palace by optimizing the three-center-back system that Amorim failed to activate. Alongside him, comes Enzo Maresca, a coach who recently left Chelsea after a turbulent yet concept-rich period in Guardiola's school of tactical thought. Manchester United is assessing whether the Italian can impose his order without causing internal conflicts that led to his departure from Stamford Bridge.
The Board's Final Decision
The outcome of this casting will steer an institution that has been adrift for too long and needs a firm helmsman. Manchester United faces a crossroads where it must choose between the international projection of Xavi Hernández or the local knowledge of figures like Andoni Iraola. The fans demand clarity in the sporting direction to transform Old Trafford from a graveyard of elite coaches.
Regardless of the chosen one, the next occupant of the bench will have the titanic mission of restoring lost glory to a club living on memories. Manchester United stakes its prestige on a decision that will define whether 2026 is the year of resurrection or another chapter in its prolonged crisis. The names of Gareth Southgate, Oliver Glasner, and Enzo Maresca remain on the table as time runs out and the competition waits for no one.
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