Three Great Managers Who Are Capable Of Succeeding The Legendary Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal fell like a pack of cards against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night in the 1st leg of the Champions League last-16 encounter, and calls for the Frenchman’s head have never been louder.

Arsenal are on the brink of failing to progress beyond this stage in Europe for the 7th consecutive season, while only 2 F.A Cups have been won since 2004 as the Gunners continue to struggle domestically as well.

The 67-year-old has spent 20 years at the north London side and after his recent failures, it’s widely agreed and believed it’s high time he left the club.

This season could be Wenger’s last at Emirates as power looks likely to change hands, and here are 3 replacements Arsenal should look to sign to replace him.

3. Eddie Howe

While getting an English manager isn’t a priority, the Bournemouth head coach represents a new breed of home-grown modern day tacticians and is a very exciting option for a lot of reasons.

 

The 39-year-old has had to make do with mostly average quality players and signings in his 9 years of management, yet he has proved his worth and it would be certain and assuring that such a manager will be able to do much better with big players under his charge.

How he has been able to keep Jack Wilshere on his feet, making him regain his potential is a huge achievement, and everyone saw how solid his team was with Chelsea’s Ake in his ranks. He was close to recording a win against Arsenal, while Bournemouth’s victory over Liverpool hints at some of the things that can be expected if he’s given a big project like that of the north London club’s.

2. Leonardo Jardim

If the recent rumours are anything to go by, the Monaco manager is one of those identified by the club as a replacement for Wenger, but what can the 42-year-old bring to the table?

With more than a decade in management, Jardim sure knows his onions well, and a look at the Ligue 1 table – where his side sits 3 points clear at the top with a third of the campaign to play, hints at that.

The Portuguese has proved that he’s able to break PSG’s domestic monopoly after finishing 2nd in his first two seasons in France, and he masterminded Monaco’s victory over Arsenal in the last-16 of the Champions League in 2014/15.

During his days in the Portuguese leagues, where he rose to stardom, Jardim ensured lower-tier sides Chaves and Beira-Mar got promoted and led Braga to a third-place finish in 2012. His stint in Greece saw him take Olympiacos 10 points clear at the top of the league in 6 months, before being fired.

This manager has shown the world how to get the best out of Falcao and has turned youngsters like Carvalho, Lemar, Kurzawa and Carrasco into world beaters.

He is not definitely an upgrade on Wenger, but he is still young and could become a great manager when he reaches Arsene’s age.

1. Max Allegri (Top Choice)

The Juve boss is a popular option to replace Wenger. He has proved himself, both in Italy and Europe, and it can be expected that Allegri, who was an upgrade on Conte at Juventus, can take Arsenal to the pinnacle of world football.

Making Juventus perennial Serie A champions wouldn’t prove he’s better than his predecessor, but his run to the Champions League finals 2 seasons back shows exactly why he’s a better tactician than the current Chelsea manager.

He’s without a doubt one of the best managers Arsenal can sign post-Wenger era as Allegri has what it takes to lead the club to unprecedented success.