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Scouting For Abramovich: 3 Managers Who Can Effectively Replace Hiddink For A Permanent Role At The Bridge

2) Diego Simeone

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A man shaped with passion, determinations, optimism, desire and hunger. Diego Simeone is one of my personal favourites. The only man who has shaped this Atletico side from mid table finishers to league challengers every season. That hunger for achievement and breaking the domination of Barcelona and Real Madrid was clearly witnessed when Atletico won their La Liga title after so many years.

The Atletico Madrid boss would definitely be in demand if he decided it was time for a new challenge after four-and-a-half years in charge at the Vicente Calderon. Simeone won the La Liga title in 2014, breaking Real Madrid and Barcelona’s duopoly in Spain.

He reached the Champions League final in the same season, with only an injury-time Sergio Ramos header denying his team a famous win. Atletico didn’t win anything last season, but Simeone kept them relevant, guiding them to third in La Liga and a respectable quarter-final berth in the Champions League.

However, with no disrespect to Atletico, it’s reasonable to assume he has aspirations of managing one of Europe’s elite clubs. Simeone has a no nonsense style and would take no prisoners at Stamford Bridge.

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