5 managers who could replace Maurizio Sarri at Juventus

Will Maurizio Sarri be in charge of Juventus beyond this season?
Will Maurizio Sarri be in charge of Juventus beyond this season?

#3 Laurent Blanc

Laurent Blanc
Laurent Blanc

There is no questioning Laurent Blanc's ability at the top level. The man has previously managed the French national team, Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain. He has won the Ligue 1 with both Bordeaux and PSG.

It was Blanc who turned Paris Saint-Germain's fortunes around with his 3-year stint, transforming the team into one of the most formidable units in Europe. He has won the triple treble (Coupe de France, Coupe de La Ligue and Ligue 1 titles) in France.

Blanc can do a great job with all the talent he will have at his disposal at Turin. His teams play an exciting brand of football and if you can look past the fact that he hasn't managed at the top level in 4 years, he is a top contender for the job.

#2 Marcelino Garcia

Marcelino Garcia
Marcelino Garcia

If you've been following Valencia in the La Liga, you'd agree that it was a questionable decision to sack Marcelino early in the season. Under the Spaniard, Valencia made it to the top 4 in four consecutive seasons, won the Copa Del Rey and even made it to a Europa League final.

Marcelino started grabbing the headlines as the coach of Villarreal, getting them promoted to the top flight and then achieving 3 consecutive top 6 finishes. Villarreal's dip in form coincided with Marcelino leaving them, to take over at Valencia.

Marcelino is a good manager and builds teams around a strong midfield and wingers who can motor up and down the flanks. Juventus have no shortage of such players and as such, Marcelino would be a good choice.

#1 Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino

The former Tottenham Hotspur manager is currently the frontrunner for the Juve job. The Argentine was excellent at Tottenham Hotspur, transforming the North London outfit into one of the best in the country and even taking them to the UEFA Champions League final in the 2018-19 season.

Poch has proved that he can improve young players and get the best out of them with Tottenham's Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min and Dele Alli being prime examples. He also teaches an attacking style of football which will definitely endear the fans of the Bianconeri.

Pochettino has Italian roots and though he was born, raised and has played for Argentina, his family is of Italian descent and the 48-year-old is reportedly excited by the prospect of managing in the Serie A.

Pochettino had turned down the role at AS Monaco and he expects to take charge at a bigger club and they don't come much bigger than Juventus.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith