[From Student to Teacher, Spanish Coach Successfully Strikes Back]
Before the Hessel tragedy, England coaches were leaders in their field, Venables' Barcelona coaching was considered technically pro-poor, and Kendall (Bilbao), Atkinson (Atlético de Madrid) and Toshack (Real Sociedad and Real Madrid) landed in La Liga with high hopes. In the past 20 years, the Spanish team has shown dominance in the European game, more than the small World Cup Serie A and the "sea ban" before, they not only rely on advanced technology and tactics to lead the times, but also through the export of players and coaches to change the style of soccer, high-exposure to the Premier League arena is undoubtedly the ideal symbol of Spain's elite.
Although Liverpool missed out on the Premier League title during the Rafa Benitez era, the European title was enough to help the old guard complete their ascension. Wigan Athletic's FA Cup win under Roberto Martinez proved that Spanish coaches can survive in the "reckless" class, and the Premier League's drive to bring in all the capital of the West became unstoppable.
With the west wind blowing and the influx of Spanish players into the Premier League, Spanish coaches have become a necessity.
Manchester City are financially strong and willing to decentralize. Guardiola can build the champion teacher exactly as he wishes, planning tactics as a talented artist, a comfort zone no other giant can find. Arsenal have been used to not putting too much pressure on their coaches since the Wenger era, and the introverted Arteta can patiently show the blueprint. Emery is one of the most impressive "special" coaches in soccer today. The magic of a golden coach will be overshadowed by the aura of a giant. Mid-table teams with great potential and optimistic finances are his ideal mark. It's no coincidence that Aston Villa made a historic breakthrough under his command.
The list of candidates for the best coach in the Premier League last season saw the Spanish coach shine.
De la Fuente supported a large number of players from the Basque Country at the recently concluded Europa League, where Spain swept Europe with a fusion style of skill + speed. Basque players have changed the trajectory of Spanish soccer, and the region's managers are writing a new legendary poem. You can play Tic-Tac-Toe like a traditional Spanish coach, and they also know how to add elements of power and speed to the technical flow framework. The unique location of the Basque Country has given Arteta and Iraola an international outlook that makes them comfortable in the Premier League game.
Lopetegui and Enrique are both fighting overseas and their contribution to the national team is underrated.
Since the tragedy in El Salvador, the Bulldogs have struggled through a rebirth under four coaches. Lopez, who failed to make it to the tournament stage due to an accident, has been underestimated for his individual contributions. Perhaps not the superlative coach fans were expecting, but Lopez's ability to select and build a team is definitely something to look forward to. Without an outstanding player background or leadership qualities, he won the support of the national youth team players with his outstanding professionalism and relatively loose management style. This style of coaching is perfect for West Ham, who are known as a multinational force.
[Conquering the Premier League and going to Europe]
Unlike the lazy and casual Spaniards, Spanish coaches abroad are generally characterized by workaholism, which is particularly evident in the case of Rafa Benitez, Pep Guardiola and Emery. While Arteta, Ilorra and Lopetegui don't work "24/7", their work ethic is serious enough to convince the critical British media. Javi Alonso is also a Basque tactician, recognized in Germany, which is full of heavy industry, and perhaps the sky is the limit for these adventurers.
Javi Alonso and Grimaldo, Leverkusen's success comes from the implantation of Spanish elements.
In addition to his own abilities, Xavi Alonso has the Bundesliga to thank for its tolerance of young coaches. Thanks to the leadership and modeling of Pep Guardiola, the Bundesliga has seen an abundance of young coaches who are able to accurately grasp the pulse of the times. Emerging forces with a conglomerate background need the energy that young coaches bring, and Leverkusen and Xavi Alonso are a perfect match. Players who played midfield in their playing days have had a high success rate in retiring and turning to teaching. At the peak of Spanish soccer, there were many flexible midfielders. Pep Guardiola, Arteta and Xavi Alonso were "executive assistants" on the pitch in their early years and easily adapted to their new roles when they took up coaching. Unlike these big stars, who are always in the spotlight, Lopetegui and Toulouse coach Carles Martinez represent "academic" coaches.
Carles Martinez has been coaching club and national level teams for a long time, with a good eye for selection and a clear idea of team building. During his time as assistant coach at Montagnier, he helped Toulouse win the Coupe de France through innovation, ending the club's embarrassing absence from the top tier for more than half a century. On his own, he has led a team that lost a number of starters to stabilize in the middle of the league. Last season, Toulouse lost the Coupe de la Ligue final in a three-game series against Paris Saint-Germain, but remained unbeaten in the league with one win and one draw. Martinez's excellent command convinced Enrique and showed the potential to become a marquee manager.
After all, the lucky ones like Enrique who traveled around the major giants all year round are young coaches. Most Spanish coaches, like Martinez, have gone from the corner to the center stage. In addition to playing in the big five leagues, Spanish coaches have traveled all over Europe, leaving their footprints in "remote" areas such as Slovenia, Poland and the Czech Republic. There are also many Iberian missionaries in the Chinese Super League and the Chinese League One, and Chinese soccer needs them to guide the way in the darkness.
