Southampton eyeing manager Marcelo Bielsa says is ‘very talented’ as Kasper Hjulmand alternative

Tue 17 December 2024 18:45, UK

Southampton are currently looking for a new manager after parting company with Russell Martin on Sunday.

✱The Saints board sacked Martin after Sunday’s 5-0 loss to Tottenham left them nine points adrift of safety in the Premier League table.

🍷Southampton have held talks with Sheffield Wednesday’s Danny Rohl, according to reports, while Ivan Juric is also said to be a Saints target.

Former Denmark head coach ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚKasper Hjulmand is another name linked with the Southampton hotseat🍎, but it looks as though the Saints are casting their net wide.

Now, according to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, Southampton are considering an approach for a “very talented” coach who has previously worked under Marcelo Bielsa.

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Southampton set sights on Carlos Corberan

Crook has claimed on X that West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan𝓡 is under consideration by Southampton along with Hjulmand.

ꦯCarlson Corberan also under consideration by along with Hjulmand.
— Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook)

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♑Sky Sports News have also reported that Corberan is wanted by the Saints, who would like to have a new head coach in place for Sunday’s game against Fulham.

However, TBR Football transfer insider Graeme Baileyꦑ has confirmed that Southampton are unlikely to pay Corberan’s £2.5million release clause.

What could Corberan bring to Southampton?

🌳Although Corberan appears to be an outsider with regards to the Southampton vacancy, he’d certainly be a good shout for the role.

🌌Corberan’s record in English football is impressive, having guided Huddersfield Town and West Brom to play-off qualification.

Carlos Corberán's Baggies are back in Play-Off action tomorrow evening. ✨

𝐔𝐩. 𝐓𝐡𝐞. 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐧. 💙🤍
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💝As a member of Bielsa’s coaching staff at Leeds, he also had a hand in a play-off finish for the Whites followed by promotion the following year.

𓆉Back in 2018, Bielsa sung Corberan’s praises to the , deeming the Spaniard a “very talented” individual.

♋Corberan’s style of play places emphasis on defensive solidity, high-pressing and maintaining possession, which would be good for a Saints side that has conceded 36 league goals this term.