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Being a football manager is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Thousands or maybe millions of fans rely on them to bring constant success to their team. Furthermore, the added pressure from within the club's hierarchy to do well has never been greater.
In addition to that, there's constant attention from media nowadays. With so many games on the calendar and vast sums of money being spent on signings, it only adds to immense pressure on managers to do well.
A few managers demand more than the others
Due to so much pressure on them, managers in turn become more demanding on the players in order to achieve success and keep their jobs. But while all managers need to be demanding, some of them are more demanding than others due to their own expectations.
These managers are more difficult to be around than the others, but no one can criticize them considering the amount of success they have brought to their respective clubs.
Here we take a look at five of the most demanding managers in world football right now:
#5 Thomas Tuchel - Chelsea
Arguably one of the best, if not the best in the world right now, Thomas Tuchel has completely transformed Chelsea since arriving at the club.
After being appointed in January last season, Tuchel took Chelsea from ninth to fourth in the Premier League. He also took them to the FA Cup and Champions League finals, winning the latter against Manchester City. His team have started the new season in brilliant fashion, winning four out of their first six Premier League games.
The Blues have been brilliant in defense since Tuchel took over, keeping 24 clean sheets in 36 games. It is the most by any club in Europe's top five leagues since the German took over at Stamford Bridge.
Tuchel's perfect start at Stamford Bridge coincides with the fact that the manager is very demanding of his players and does not tolerate any complacency.
Blues left-back Ben Chilwell had said in an interview how the manager is always pushing the players every day.
"He’s a very, very demanding manager which is what you want. He pushes us every day. If you’re not on it he will tell you and if you are doing well he will give you the confidence. When you have a manager that you know will tell you the truth it’s what you want, because you know where you need to improve, you know what you’re doing well."
Tuchel's previous jobs at Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Mainz all ended on a sour note after disagreements with the club's hierarchy over certain issues. This shows that the German is demanding of not only his players but the board as well, with his hunger and drive for success second to none.
#4 Pep Guardiola - Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has achieved tremendous success since his first managerial stint at Barcelona.
The current Manchester City boss is famous for the intensity he brings to his role and his detailed approach to coaching. It has helped him lift a staggering 29 trophies in 11 and a half seasons as manager.
Guardiola demands perfection from each and every one of his players. That's why we have often seen him shouting at his players from the touchline if things are not going according to plan.
His passion and love for the game is pretty clear from his reactions on the touchline. The former Barcelona manager has often been criticized for shouting so much at his players but he himself claims he cannot control that.
Former City player Sergio Aguero admitted in 2016 that Guardiola was the most demanding manager he had ever worked with.
"Pep is very different to all the coaches that I've had. He speaks a lot, demands a lot. He doesn't allow you to relax."
No one can question Guardiola's antics, though, given that he has had such tremendous success as a manager.
Check Out: Pep Guardiola's Biography and History
#3 Jose Mourinho - AS Roma
One of the most controversial managers around, Jose Mourinho has his fair share of plaudits as well as critics. The Portuguese has enjoyed success at almost every club he has managed, although his departure from most clubs has seemingly always happened on a bitter note.
Whether it be his time at Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur, he has always left these clubs either due to the wrong reasons.
Mourinho's biographer Manuel Pereira claims this happened due to the Portuguese coach's demanding nature.
"That's just Mourinho. A very ambitious and demanding coach, but for some players after a certain time, too demanding. They will eventually relax and rest."
Indeed, Mourinho has often publicly criticized his players for their lack of commitment, with several players like Joe Cole, Luke Shaw, Paul Pogba and Tanguy Ndombele facing his wrath.
While his tough love worked well for some players, others had a fallout with him which ultimately resulted in poor performances and the manager's sacking.
Nevertheless, Mourinho has achieved huge success with his coaching methods, although his powers have seemed to dwindle in the last few years.
Now at Roma, the Portuguese will look to regain his mojo and propel the Serie A side to new heights.
Also Check Out: José Mourinho Biography and History
#2 Diego Simeone - Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone is one of the toughest and most demanding managers around, but the Argentine has certainly earned the right to do so.
Since arriving at Atletico Madrid in 2011, he has turned Los Rojblanintos in one of the La Liga powerhouses alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona. His team are known for their hard work off the ball and are one of the best defensive units in football.
During his 10 years at the club, Simeone has won La Liga and the Europa League twice. He also reached the Champions League final twice with Atletico, albeit losing to Real Madrid on both occasions.
Simeone's tactical setup demands a lot from his players and the Argentine manager ensures that he gets it on the field by drilling it into his players. Former Atletico Madrid player Filipe Luis said in an interview that Simeone demands the maximum in training.
"He demanded the maximum at every training session, everything with him is at the maximum."
Atletico Madrid continue to strive for success under Simeone and after winning La Liga last season, the Argentine will be hoping to repeat the feat this season as well.
#1 Marcelo Bielsa - Leeds United
One of the oldest managers that is active in football right now, Marcelo Bielsa is not known as "El Loco" (crazy one) for nothing.
The brilliant Argentine manager, aged 63, coached in seven countries before arriving in Leeds. His coaching style and training sessions have often been unique and different from others.
Biesla is very demanding with his style, prefers a man-to-man marking system and is always on the front foot, regardless of form, scoreline or his team's status.
The former Marseille manager's training sessions are also very demanding and intense, with many players talking about the relentless nature of these sessions.
His infamous 'murderball' training session is a hyper-intense, fast-paced practice match with no referee and no let-up, as the ball is constantly in play.
This shows the amount of dedication and hard work the manager demands from his players. His demands are certainly taxing on the players but no one can argue about them considering the amount of success he has found with his ideologies.
Even the likes of Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino are big admirers of the Leeds manager. Notably, Guardiola once drove 300 kms to Bielsa's home near Rosario to share thoughts on a game. No wonder why the Argentine is one of the best and most respected managers in the world.
