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Jose 'The Special One' Mourinho is one of a kind. The footballing world has seen a lot of smart and successful managers in the history of the game, but none can come close to his captivating personality.
Jose has literally won everything in the game - Champions League, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, FIFA World Coach of the Year award, etc. He is also the only manager in the world to win a treble twice with two different clubs in Europe.
Mourinho has lately been going through a bad patch, and to make matters worse, he was recently sacked by Manchester United after two and a half years in charge. Manchester United are going through a rough phase, and have struggled since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson.
A lot of fans were hopeful when the Portuguese arrived in Manchester. But he has failed to deliver this season, and has been finally sacked after receiving heavy criticism for his poor tactics.
Love him or hate him, but you simply can't ignore him. After a series of sloppy performances by the Red Devils, he was finally released from his duties at Old Trafford. Many soccer pundits and fans are saying Mourinho's departure was inevitable, especially after the Anfield defeat.
Solskjaer has been named the caretaker manager of Manchester United, and here are three managers who could be permanent replacements.
#3 Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino is currently Tottenham's boss, and has led them with some style. Very few people took Spurs as a threat even after producing players like Modric and Bale. But since the Argentine arrived at White Hart Lane, he has taken them to greater heights. Pochettino has established himself as one of the best managers in Europe.
He generally focuses on the youth academy and the developing players, unlike Jose Mourinho.
Manchester United need a coach who can give young players confidence and freedom. Pochettino is also familiar with the fast-paced Premier League, so he could adapt in no time.
The Argentine prefers a very high-pressing, attacking style of football, and Manchester United was known to play some beautiful football in the past. The arrival of Pochettino may bring back the glory days.
#2 Antonio Conte
Antonio Conte is the one who brought the glory back to Juventus during his tenure at the 'Old Lady' from 2011-2014, and also revolutionised the game with his 3-5-2 formation. He also started his Premier League campaign by lifting the title in his first season with Chelsea. Many believe him to be a suitable replacement for Mourinho.
Conte has his own style of playing football, with three rock-solid defenders along with two wide wingers who could support the running midfielders and strikers. This formation led him to three consecutive titles with Juventus, and the same formation made him famous at Stamford Bridge where he won the title in his first season.
Conte is also familiar with the Premier League, and his style of football was praised. He can provide United with more stability at the back, as they have already conceded lots of goals this season.
Manchester United desperately need some reform in defence, and the Italian could be the one to take them out of their defensive miseries.
#1 Zinedine Zidane
Zidane was one of the best footballers of his generation, and he has won all the major trophies in the world of football as a player and manager. His mental strength and dedication is what makes him incomparable.
His managerial stats with Real Madrid are quite astonishing. He led Los Blancos to 3 consecutive Champions League titles, putting his name in the history books.
The Frenchman left the club last year, 5 days after his Champions League triumph. He could also work his magic with fellow Frenchman, Paul Pogba, who was not in Jose's good books. Zidane might also bring back Lukaku and Sanchez in their best form.
Zizou has been linked with Manchester United for quite some time now, and I feel he will be the best replacement for Jose Mourinho.
His fierce attacking mentality and lightning fast counter-attacking tactics might prove to be beneficial for the Red Devils.
