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Leverkusen is looking for a new coach: Will Demichelis succeed Alonso?
Xabi Alonso is leaving Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, Martín Demichelis is the top candidate as his successor.
Leverkusen is looking for a new coach: Will Demichelis succeed Alonso?
In the current discussion about Bayer Leverkusen, a coaching change is looming, which could become concrete as early as the summer. Xabi Alonso, the current Werkself head coach, is apparently about to move to Real Madrid. This development has already fueled the rumor mill regarding possible successors.
Bayer Leverkusen is apparently interested in finding a new coach early on in order to start the coming season with fresh ideas. Martín Demichelis, currently coach of CF Monterrey in Mexico, is considered the top candidate to succeed Alonso. Demichelis not only brings experience from his time at River Plate, but also speaks fluent German, which could make it easier for him to integrate into the team.
Potential successors and their qualifications
In addition to Demichelis, there are other candidates who are also being considered. Sandro Wagner, who is currently an assistant coach at the DFB, and Francesco Farioli, coach of Ajax, are among the favorites. Both have the necessary experience to lead the Bayer Leverkusen team next season.
Xavi, the former Barcelona coach, and Kasper Hjulmand, ex-coach of the Danish national team, are also mentioned as outsider candidates. However, their signing would come as a bigger surprise as they are not clearly available on the coaching market at the moment.
Change of coach and sporting success
The consideration of bringing in a new coach is nevertheless in the context of the general findings about the effectiveness of coaching changes. According to statistical evaluations, coaching changes often do not represent a decisive advantage. Coaching changes often do not bring about the hoped-for improvement in sporting performance, which could pose a challenge for Bayer Leverkusen if the club actually has to implement the decision. Mirror reports on the statistical effects of such changes.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining which coach will ultimately succeed Xabi Alonso and whether this step can bring added value for Bayer Leverkusen.
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