Only a few foreign managers had instant success in their first Premier League season. The Premier League is undoubtedly the toughest league to conquer. It is definitely not easy for any foreign manager to win the title in the first season.
It does not only apply to them but also to their own native bosses. The likes of Arsène Wenger, Jürgen Klopp, or even Pep Guardiola could not instantly clinch the title in their season debuts. In the 2024/25 season, four teams have just appointed their new boss: Chelsea, Liverpool, Brighton, and West Ham.
However, only two of them are led by entirely new foreign bosses. The Blues snatched Enzo Maresca. It might be his first season in the top division, but he was already in charge of Leicester City last season.
Meanwhile, The Hammers named Julen Lopetegui to be at the helm of the team. He is an experienced figure in the EPL, as he had a brief spell with Wolverhampton before. That leaves Liverpool and Brighton, which do have a new manager without previous experience in England.
Arne Slot and Fabian Hürzeler have begun their campaign with a victory. The former, especially, could be the next foreign manager to win the league in his season debut. The Dutch manager has the luxury of a star-studded squad and promising young talents at his disposal.
The Reds remain one of the title contenders this season. Naturally, things would be hard at first for the new foreign manager in charge. Yet, there have been anomalies.
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