Will three-week break put more pressure on managers?
So far this season three coaches have lost their jobs, but plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.
The three-week international break in football can put significant pressure on managers, especially those struggling to secure results. Manchester United's Michael Carrick, who has endured a poor start to the Premier League season with four points from five games, is under scrutiny as the club faces Tottenham next. Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa, whose team is winless this term, is also under pressure after his side's recent draw.
Tottenham Hotspur, currently at the bottom of the Premier League table, will be keen to turn things around following a recent loss. Despite the concerns, it is rare for a Premier League manager to be replaced during an international break, with only two managers doing so in the past decade. However, the trend may shift as the season progresses, with more managers potentially facing job uncertainty in the coming months.
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