Managerial changes reflect control issues in soccer teams
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Deciding to fire a manager continues to be influenced more by perceived vibes than by advanced analytics, according to Leander Schaerlaeckens. He highlights the increasing difficulty in maintaining stable management in modern soccer. The commentary emphasizes the illusion of control that often drives clubs to make such decisions. The conversation around managerial stability in soccer is ongoing as teams face challenges in performance and expectations.
- •Leander Schaerlaeckens discusses manager firings and analytics.
- •Decisions often depend on perceived control rather than logic.
- •The issue of managerial stability is a pressing concern.
- •Soccer clubs grapple with the consequences of such changes.
- 7:03 PMThe Guardian Sport — Firing a manager is often more about maintaining the illusion of control
"In an era of advanced analytics, deciding when to move on from a manager still seems to come down to vibes rather than logic He just had to go. His position had become untenable. Leander Schaerlaeckens is the author of The Long Game: U.S. Men’s Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts, which is out now. He teaches at Marist University. Continue reading...
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