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The international break could bring a Premier League managerial shake-up
The approaching international break is being treated as a possible deadline for Premier League clubs to change managers, rather than simply a chance to reset. Max Rushden argues that Michael Carrick is under pressure at Manchester United, but is among five managers who could be gone by the time the league resumes.
United’s comeback against Roma has briefly revived hopes for Carrick, though the article says luck played a part and Sunday’s home match against Aston Villa could be decisive. The other managers named in the supplied text are Sunderland’s Régis Le Bris, whose side host Chelsea, and Nottingham Forest’s Oliver Glasner, facing Manchester City; the article text ends before the remaining names and details.
In short
- The international break could bring a round of managerial changes.
- Carrick’s future may hinge on United’s match against Villa.
- Le Bris and Glasner are also under pressure.
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The case for
Changing managers during the international break can give a struggling club time to reset tactics, morale and leadership without disrupting a run of fixtures. If results and performances suggest the current approach is not working, acting before the league resumes may help protect the season and give a replacement time to organise the team.
The case against
A short run of poor results, especially before a decisive match, may not be enough to judge a manager’s work fairly; changing course too quickly can discard a sound plan and unsettle players. The break can instead provide time to assess underlying performances and support the manager, while a rushed appointment may offer little lasting improvement.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “The international break is almost here: so wave goodbye to your players, and maybe your manager | Max Rushden”.