Five new managers to watch out for in the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League

Five new managers to watch out for in the 2022/23 Champions League

The 2022-23 season of the UEFA Champions League will get under way on September 6, bringing together the best players, managers, and teams in European football. With the competition set to begin, here are five new managers to look out for.

Ange Postecoglou: Appointed by Celtic in June 2021, Ange Postecoglou led the club to a Scottish Premiership trophy by May 2022, and was also instrumental in helping the club qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2017. The first Australian to manage a European club and win a trophy with them, Postecoglou and his team could be a thorn in the side for Europe’s elite. Credit: Reuters Photo

Igor Tudor: After a season in charge of Italian side Hellas Verona, Croatian manager Igor Tudor was appointed as the manager of Olympique Marseille this summer. Having made some shrewd signings over the summer, including the likes of Eric Bailly, Alexis Sanchez, Pau Lopez, and Matteo Guendozi, Tudor will be looking to make his debut Champions League campaign a memorable one. Credit: Reuters Photo

Alfred Schreuder: With massive shoes to fill after the departure of Erik ten Hag to Manchester United, new Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder will be hoping to replicate his domestic success with Club Brugge at a continental stage. Having been an assistant manager to Ronald Koeman and ten Hag earlier, Schreuder has considerable experience, as well as a good side at his disposal, and will be looking to match his predecessor’s Champions League exploits. Credit: AFP Photo

Giovanni van Bronckhorst: A renowned Dutch player-turned-manager, Giovanni van Bronckhorst is set to make his Champions League managerial debut this season with Rangers. Having inherited a title-winning Rangers side from predecessor Steven Gerrard, van Bronckhorst led Rangers to a UEFA Europa League final last season, and helped the club qualify for the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2010. Needless to say, expectations are high. Credit: AFP Photo

Xavi: Appointed as the manager Barcelona in 2021, Xavi needs no introduction. Having had a stellar career as a player with the Blaugrana, the midfield maestro was appointed to help the struggling club reach the heights of its former glory. Having managed an impressive second placed finish in La Liga last season despite a poor start, Xavi has a point to prove in the Champions League, where Barcelona has traditionally enjoyed success. Credit: AFP Photo