24 Apr 2018 11:10:23
Although I can't see it happening, Simeone keeps being mentioned in relation to Aresne's replacement. If by some chance the rumours are true, and he is being considered, that puts him in quite a pickle Thursday.
Naturally Simeone is going to want to win and take Atleti to the final, but in doing so he could be eliminating his next team from next years Champions League! i'm not for one minute suggesting he should roll over just in case he takes the Arsenal job, but wouldn't it be ironic if he refused the job because the club did not have Champions League football next year, when it may be his current team that makes that happen.
24 Apr 2018 12:45:59
Giving that ed002 has stated clearly that he will not be managing arsenal next year, i think we can safely not ponder such things.
24 Apr 2018 13:18:09
Wasn't Pep in a similar situation at Bayern in his final season against City?
I don't think any manager would make a decision based on where he found a team but more on where he felt he could take them.
If Simeone is a no go he's a no go then we simply look for our best possible option who is viable.
We won't be winning or even competing for any premier league or champions league titles next season regardless of where we finish this one or who replaces Arsene, that's hopefully a little further down the line.