Southampton eyeing move for 4-3-3 attacking manager with 147 career wins

Southampton eyeing move for 4-3-3 attacking manager with 147 career wins

According to a recent rumour, Southampton’s management is currently thinking about hiring a 4-3-3 attacking manager as they continue to look for a replacement for Russell Martin.

The Saints opted to fire Martin immediately following their 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening,

which left them at the foot of the table with one win in 16 games and nine points away of safety. The 38-year-old

departs St. Mary’s Stadium after winning 34 of his 73 matches in command, as the Saints begin their search for a

replacement.

On Monday, it was revealed that Danny Rohl, the manager of Sheffield Wednesday, is being considered for the

position. Rohl has supporters in Southampton. The German has already worked for the club, serving as Ralph

Hasenhuttl’s assistant manager several years ago. Southampton have yet to make a formal approach for Rohl, but he

could be someone to keep an eye on.

According to Sky Sports, the Saints are also considering two additional foreign managers. The Premier League team

will not need to pay compensation for either of them. As things stand, under-21 boss Simon Rusk will take charge of

Wednesday’s Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, and he is also on standby for Sunday’s game against Fulham.

Southampton eyeing move for 4-3-3 attacking manager

According to talkSPORT, Southampton have a long-standing interest in Kasper Hjulmand as they search for a new

manager. The 52-year-old has been in the managerial game for a long time but has never managed in England before, but that could soon change.

kasper hjulmand

After departing the Danish national team in the summer, Hjulmand, who prefers to play in an attacking 4-3-3 shape,

is currently unemployed. He had been in the position since August 2020, when he led his nation to the Euro 2020

semifinals and the 2024 World Cup. However, he resigned following this year’s Euro 2024 competition.

Southampton has reportedly had their eye on Hjulmand for a while because they had already contemplated

employing the Danish boss. Hjulmand is one of the free agents the Saints are considering from outside to replace Martin.

Kasper Hjulmand’s managerial record
Games 358
Won 147
Drawn 83
Lost 128

Southampton is not the only team interested in hiring Hjulmand, who has won 147 games as manager and is

reportedly open to the thought of working in the Premier League. The 52-year-old is also on West Ham’s list of

possible successors for Julen Lopetegui. Hjulmand has managed German team Mainz and FC Nordsjaelland twice in

addition to Denmark. Should Hjulmand accept the Southampton position, he would be taking on a very challenging

first job in the Premier League. Southampton is already in last place and is a side that lacks confidence.

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