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·Ruben Amorim (Manchester United): Ruben Amorim faces a formidable challenge as he begins his first full season in charge of Manchester United in 2025/26. Tasked with restoring one of football’s most storied clubs to glory, he must balance rebuilding the squad with immediate expectations for success. Integrating his tactical philosophy, likely based on high pressing and fluid transitions, into a team under intense media scrutiny will be critical. Managing egos, revitalising underperforming players, and navigating a competitive Premier League landscape add pressure. With fan patience wearing thin after years of inconsistency, Amorim must deliver both style and substance to revive United’s winning identity.

·Thomas Frank (Tottenham Hotspur): Thomas Frank steps into the Tottenham Hotspur hot seat with the weight of expectation firmly on his shoulders. Replacing Ange Postecoglou – who ended the club’s long wait for silverware – Frank must now prove he can sustain and build upon that breakthrough success. Known for his tactical adaptability and man-management at Brentford, he faces a step up in pressure, scrutiny, and ambition. Spurs fans will demand not just consistency, but progression: challenging for top-four finishes and more trophies. Integrating new signings, maintaining squad harmony, and evolving the team’s style without losing its new-found edge will define Frank’s early legacy in North London.

·Scott Parker (Burnley): Scott Parker returns to the Premier League with Burnley after guiding them to promotion on the back of a superb defensive record in the Championship. However, past struggles in the topflight with Fulham and Bournemouth mean he enters the 2025/26 season under significant scrutiny. Parker must prove he’s evolved as a manager, becoming capable of setting up a team that can survive and compete at the highest level. Balancing Burnley’s defensive solidity with enough attacking threat to secure points will be crucial. With limited resources and fierce competition, Parker’s tactical flexibility, man-management, and ability to adapt will be rigorously tested.

·Pep Guardiola (Manchester City): Pep Guardiola enters the 2025/26 season at Manchester City with something to prove. After a disappointing campaign that saw City lose their Premier League crown to Liverpool, questions have emerged over whether the Guardiola era is nearing its end. Critics wonder if tactical predictability, squad fatigue, or motivational decline have crept in. However, new signings have refreshed the team, and Guardiola remains a master strategist with the ability to reinvent. The pressure is on to reclaim domestic dominance and compete strongly in Europe. With his legacy at stake, this season is about restoring City’s edge – and proving the dynasty isn’t done yet.

·Daniel Farke (Leeds United): Daniel Farke begins the 2025/26 season at Leeds United with the task of consolidating their Premier League status after guiding them back to the topflight. Known for his attacking philosophy and promotion success with Norwich and Leeds, Farke now faces the harder challenge – survival and stability at the elite level. His previous Premier League stints ended in relegation, so he must show he’s learned from past shortcomings. Leeds’ passionate fan-base will demand bold, fearless football, but pragmatism may be key. With limited room for error and a competitive league ahead, Farke’s tactical nous and adaptability will be crucial to staying upSerie A: Rebuilds, Risks, and Renaissance.

·Christian Chivu (Inter Milan): Christian Chivu steps into the Inter Milan job with massive expectations and little top-flight managerial experience. Promoted after a brief stint with Parma, he now leads one of Italy’s biggest clubs in a season where only silverware will suffice. Following a trophy-less campaign and Champions League final heartbreak, Chivu must steady the dressing room, handle the pressure of the San Siro spotlight, and make his tactical identity clear. He inherits a talented but ageing core and must refresh the side without losing competitiveness. For Chivu, this is a defining opportunity… and a risk that could quickly backfire if results falter.

·Igor Tudor (Juventus): Igor Tudor begins his first full season at Juventus with a clear directive: restore consistency and bring silverware back to Turin. After stabilising the team late last season, Tudor was rewarded with a permanent role, but now expectations will escalate. The squad remains in transition, with pressure to develop attacking fluidity while maintaining Juve’s traditional defensive resilience. Champions League qualification is the minimum, but fans and the board want more: a genuine title challenge and progress in Europe. Tudor’s tactical flexibility and willingness to rotate will be tested, as anything less than a step forward could put him back under scrutiny.

·Massimiliano Allegri (AC Milan): Back at AC Milan for a second spell, Massimiliano Allegri returns to a club that has lost its way. After missing out on European competition last season, Milan desperately needs a reset, and Allegri must balance pragmatism with ambition. His reputation as a results-first manager will be under the microscope, especially if performances lack flair. The squad requires restructuring, especially in midfield and defence, while fan patience is low after repeated disappointments. Allegri must reignite the team’s mentality, push for a top-four finish, and prove that his methods still work in a faster, more aggressive Serie A.

·Gian Piero Gasperini (Roma): Gian Piero Gasperini begins a new chapter at Roma after an era-defining spell at Atalanta, where he earned praise for bold tactics and player development. At Roma, he inherits a talented but underachieving squad desperate for identity and direction. He must instil his trademark intensity and attacking flair quickly, while also managing the pressure of a demanding fan-base and the expectations of European qualification. His ability to develop younger players could be key in refreshing the side. Success in the capital will depend on whether Gasperini can transfer his Atalanta blueprint to a bigger club with far less patience for failure.

·Eusebio Di Francesco (Lecce): Eusebio Di Francesco returns to Serie A with newly promoted Lecce, aiming to avoid the mistakes that led to previous relegations with Venezia and Frosinone. With one of the smallest budgets in the league, survival is the absolute priority. Di Francesco must craft a tactically sound, compact side capable of grinding out results against stronger opponents. He’ll also need to manage a youthful squad, extract value from smart signings, and maintain morale in tough stretches. Known for his attacking ideals, he may need to compromise style for substance. This season could define his top-flight future – success may earn redemption, failure further exile.

·Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid): Diego Simeone enters the 2025/26 season seeking to reassert Atlético Madrid’s relevance in a fiercely competitive La Liga. Though still revered, questions about his pragmatic style persist, especially as rivals adopt more progressive systems. With Barcelona and Real Madrid reloading, and ambitious clubs like Girona and Betis rising, Simeone must evolve tactically to keep pace. Integrating younger talent while maintaining the team’s trademark intensity is crucial. European underachievement also looms large – another early Champions League exit could intensify pressure. The challenge is clear: refresh Atlético’s identity without abandoning the defensive steel that has defined the Simeone era.

·Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid): Xabi Alonso begins his tenure at Real Madrid with massive expectations and little margin for error. Following Carlo Ancelotti’s departure, Alonso must manage generational transition – replacing fading legends while maximising the potential of rising stars. The Bernabéu demands trophies, and Alonso will be judged not only on results but also style of play. Balancing egos, maintaining harmony, and delivering in the Champions League are non-negotiable. With rivals strengthening and fan patience historically thin, early missteps could be costly. For Alonso, success means proving he can handle the world’s biggest stage and lay the foundation for Madrid’s next dominant era.

·Veljko Paunovic (Real Oviedo): Veljko Paunovic leads Real Oviedo into their first La Liga campaign in over two decades, a monumental achievement – but now the real test begins. Operating with one of the league’s smallest budgets, survival is the clear priority. Paunovic must craft a compact, disciplined team capable of grinding out results against far superior opposition. Recruitment will be critical, especially in finding experience without overspending. Managing expectations, both from fans riding the high of promotion and a club desperate for stability, adds pressure. His prior experience in Spain and MLS could prove valuable, but every match will feel like a battle to stay afloat.

·Carlos Corberan (Valencia): Carlos Corberan takes charge of a proud but troubled Valencia, where off-field chaos continues to undermine progress. The 2025/26 season presents a dual challenge: delivering results while navigating ownership instability and limited transfer backing. Corberan’s tactical intelligence and high-pressing philosophy may suit a young squad, but consistency will be key. The Mestalla crowd demands passion and ambition – two qualities often missing in recent years. Corberan must unify a fractured dressing room, re-establish a clear identity, and push for a return to European competition. If he succeeds, he could spark a revival; if not, the revolving door at Valencia may swing again.

·Matias Almeyda (Sevilla): Matias Almeyda arrives at Sevilla with the unenviable task of reviving a club in deep crisis. Following a turbulent period marked by financial strain, boardroom conflict, and inconsistent results, Almeyda must bring calm and clarity. Known for his energetic, high-pressing style, he faces the challenge of implementing that system in a squad lacking cohesion and confidence. European qualification is the minimum expectation from a demanding fan-base but achieving that amid instability will be difficult. Almeyda’s leadership, man-management, and tactical flexibility will be put to the test immediately. For Sevilla, this season could be a rebuild… or another step toward decline.