Wolverhampton Wanderers are struggling for results this season, having won just twice in Premier League so far.
This means Gary O'Neil is subject to strong pressure. Depending on the results of the coming weeks, could he be sacked before the start of 2025? Because the Old Gold will do anything to preserve their elite status.
Indeed, a few managers have recently been linked to the manager role at Molineux, but a new name has recently emerged which could be an interesting appointment…
Wolves make Championship manager their main target
According to reports in Italy (via Birmingham World), Wolves consider approach for West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan.
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The report goes on to state that the Championship boss is the main target to succeed O'Neil if these poor results continue.
Given the rivalry between the two teams, this move could cause plenty of controversy, but it seems the Old Gold are willing to do anything to stay in the Premier League.
It might even turn out to be theirs Enzo Marescawith Corberan compared to the Italian when it comes to his management style.
Carlos Corberan could be Wolves' Maresca
Maresca has previously enjoyed a spell in the Midlands, leading Leicester City back to the Premier League last season as they won the league title.
This prompted Chelsea to make him their new boss, and he is enjoying an impressive start to life at Stamford Bridge. At the time of writing, the Blues are second in the standings while leading the Europa Conference League standings with four wins out of four.
According to to AthleticsCorberan and Maresca have various similarities, such as obsession with the game, a connection with Pep Guardiola and success during the early years of their careers at U23 level.
As Maresca stepped out of Gaurdiola's shadow, Corberan did the same under Marcelo Bielsa, as he spent time coaching Leeds United's under-23s.
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Managerial statistics of Carlos Corberán |
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Club |
Date of appointment |
Games supported |
Points per game |
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West Bromwich-Albion |
October 25, 2022 |
103 |
1.58 |
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Olympiacos |
August 1, 2022 |
11 |
1.45 |
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Huddersfield |
July 23, 2020 |
102 |
1.41 |
The 41-year-old prefers to use a 4-2-3-1 system, which could work wonders for Wolves' current group of players. A lone striker supported by an attacking midfielder and two effective wingers.
“I like to light up the game” says Corberan in 2022. “Try to control games with the ball, try to keep the ball all the time, try to dominate.”
Now imagine how good Wolves could be under his leadership, with players like Matheus Cunha, Joao Gomes and Hwang Hee-Chan trying to dominate matches via his tactical system.
Greeted as an “elite” coach per scout Petar Petrov, Corberan led West Brom away from relegation to a ninth-place finish in 2022/23 before securing a playoff spot last season.
The club failed to secure promotion, but hopes are high that they can finish in the top six again this season. But will Corberan be there to oversee this? Or will Wolves be at his home in the coming weeks?
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