Premier League's new bosses brace for battle
Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season kicks off on Friday, but few will feel the heat quite like Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso.
When the Premier League season begins on Friday, nine clubs will welcome new managers, but Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso will face heightened scrutiny as they take the helm at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea respectively. This is the most significant managerial turnover since the 1946/47 season, following World War II.
Maresca, returning to Manchester City for a third stint, is already under pressure following a poor start to the job of replacing Pep Guardiola. Liverpool's Andoni Iraola, hired for his tactical prowess, seeks to regain the aggressive football style under Jurgen Klopp, while Chelsea's Xabi Alonso, who previously won the Champions League as a player, aims to steady the ship after a chaotic season.
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