Sampaoli is one of modern football’s master tacticians
#4 Diego Simeone
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Simeone breathed new life into Atletico
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After Sampaoli, another manager who will walk into the list is Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone. The 46-year-old is likely to leave the Vicente Calderon at the end of this season and if he does that, he will be leaving as a legend.
Madrid were always on the football map thanks to the white half of the city, but Simeone gave Atletico their own identity in world football. Thanks to the sheer tactical brilliance of Simeone, Atletico are now one of the biggest clubs in European football.
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Competing against the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, the Argentine won the La Liga title in 2013-14 with Atletico. He also took them to the final of the Champions League twice but lost on both occasions.
When you have all the resources, it is easy to be successful but Simeone has managed to become a world-class manager without much at his disposal. Few might not like his physical approach to the game but believe me, the Argentine is one of the very best in the world tactically.
Simeone mostly uses a 4-4-2 formation but he often tweaks his tactics during the game. He employs a fluid system where every player contributes in every department. Defensively, Simeone’s sides are top-notch without ‘parking the bus’ which makes his approach to the game all the more attractive.
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Snehanjan Banerjee
Snehanjan is a journalist at Sportskeeda covering European football news. A hardcore Liverpool fan for over two decades, he has been covering the game since the past 8 years and always strives to give readers relevant, accurate and credible content.
Snehanjan developed an interest in football at a very young age, thanks to his father watching football on TV. His favorite player is club legend Steven Gerrard and his favorite manager is another legend in Jurgen Klopp. The ‘Miracle of Istanbul’ i.e., Liverpool beating AC Milan in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final left an indelible mark on him. He believes that Liverpool is a family unlike other top clubs, which sets them apart.
Snehanjan also follows Indian Super League and the I-League, although the latter is closer to his heart. If he could change a rule in football, it would be VAR not pointing out mistakes of on-field officials unless they are clear and obvious errors. Outside the football world, Snehanjan likes to explore the various genres of music and watch movies and shows on OTT. He’s also a car enthusiast and likes to follow the automobile world.
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