A Storm Is Coming! The Preface.

Simeone and Carlo ‘Carlito’ Ancelotti will be hoping to topple managers of a lower quality to themselves in their respective leagues, the premier league will play host to some of the most astute tactical minds in the game today. Seven top class managers will cross swords in a battle of epic proportions, for one throne (Four, if your only objective is Champions League Qualification). It’s sure to alter the footballing landscape, not only in England, but the whole of Europe. A great war is coming, and with it a storm, best be ready when it hits.

 Jose Mourinho, arguably the Premier league’s most controversial (loved and loathed in somewhat equal measure) manager EVER, is back! And he will be in the unfamiliar red of Manchester United, as he looks to plot a path to return them to winning ways. Also checking into the blue half of Manchester is the silky and stylish Spaniard, Pep Guardiola now of Manchester City FC. He will be tasked with establishing a dynasty to rival that of the great scot Sir Alex Ferguson. Will the arch rivals be next door neighbours perhaps? That would make for some neighbourhood drama as they look set to continue a fierce rivalry they put on hold in Spain. Who will win this time?

They will however have some esteemed company. Already waiting is Herr Jürgen Klopp. Mr Gegenpressing will be breathing down their necks as he will no doubt train his Liverpool team to do to their opposition. In what will be his first full season as Boss of the Anfield outfit, he will look to bring back their glory days- which will be that much harder with all the managerial talent in the league now. Can he do it? His touchline antics are surely unrivalled. Or are they? Step forward Antonio Conte! The intense Italian is now the top dog at Stamford Bridge and has the task of reviving the fortunes of Chelsea (and Eden Hazard) after a freak season last year. Will his 3-5-2 work in a league that has trounced that very formation in recent times? Rodgers and Van Gaal are watching.

Arsene Wenger, or is he calling himself Arsenal Wenger these days? Ha! Monsieur Wenger is the most experienced manager in the premier league and as he heads into the last year of his current contract, he will look to end on a high. He would love to remind Gunners fans of what he is capable. His teams have always played well, but haven’t always got the crowning glory – Silverware. Could this be their year?

Now, don’t get me wrong, but even Claudio Ranieri knows last season was an anomaly. Leicester City FC quite literally had a fairy tale season. He will be out to show, against the seemingly insurmountable odds, that this could come to be Leicester’s reality for years to come. Mauricio Pochettino will look to make amends for Tottenham FC’s failed title charge (and for finishing below London rivals Arsenal-Again!). He will be as motivated as any one, to prove that they can do better.

This fantastic gathering of mangers will make for a brilliant season with match talking points, tactical warfare, great interviews and outright drama every step of the way. This season promises to be of great entertainment value. Lord! I can barely hold back my excitement.

This is my first post on this blog and I will be attempting to profile each manager in subsequent posts. A storm is coming, so after liking this post and subscribing to this blog [please ;-)], ask yourself, are you ready?

Kaizer