Sampaoli is one of modern football’s master tacticians
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#1 Marcelo Bielsa
Bielsa mentored some of the greatest managers in modern football
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Bielsa is a manager who redefined football tactics and breathed fresh air into modern football. The iconic Argentine has very little to show for his genius philosophy but his legacy will remain in the form of his disciples – Pochettino, Sampaoli, and Guardiola.
His 3-3-3-1 formation was a revelation in modern football. Now unemployed, after leaving Lazio just two days after taking charge of the club, he will be remembered as a controversial but inspirational individual.
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There are many managers in the world who have achieved great success over the years but very few of them have truly brought in a new style of management, a new system. Johan Cruyff will be forever remembered for what he did to football not just on the pitch but also off the pitch. He ushered in a new era of tactics and gameplay.
Bielsa’s contribution to football is also similar. He had the guts to try something new and achieved immense success with it. While he did not succeed to a great extent in terms of silverware, his legacy will be carried forward by his mentees Guardiola, Pochettino, and Sampaoli.
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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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