https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...ardiola-cancel-each-other-out-frantic-contest Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola cancel each other out in frantic contest In a season featuring the best managerial lineup in Premier League history this felt like the type of match we were promised. Two high‑tempo, dynamic sides with different attacking philosophies produced an enthralling end-to-end contest featuring mesmeric passing moves, incredible bursts of pace – and some quite dreadful misses. Manchester City started strongly, enjoying good spells of possession and working the ball into David Silva regularly. Pep Guardiola deployed a 4-2-3-1 rather than his usual 4-3-3, continuing with Kevin De Bruyne in a deep midfield position and Silva at No10, after his switch to that system prompted a second-half improvement at Monaco in midweek. Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sané stretched the play, while Fernandinho charged forward from right-back as City focused their attacking down that side, causing James Milner serious problems. Liverpool, however, worked their way into the contest, pressing effectively. The return of Roberto Firmino was crucial, both for his work rate without possession and his movement into deeper positions when Liverpool built passing moves, finding space in behind Yaya Touré. Meanwhile in Sadio Mané Liverpool have a right‑winger who spends more time in centre-forward positions, becoming his side’s most dangerous goalscoring threat. Nicolas Otamendi was isolated against him in the early stages, clumsily bringing him down to prevent his lack of pace being further exposed. From then Gaël Clichy barely advanced, in an attempt to deny Mané space. City created better chances before the break, particularly with clever through-balls between Liverpool’s defenders to find Sané’s runs, although Silva also popped up in dangerous left-wing positions in behind and created a fantastic chance when receiving a through-ball from De Bruyne and flashing the ball across goal, which Sterling somehow failed to connect with, under strong pressure from Milner, and Fernandinho could only turn into the side-netting at the far post. Liverpool took the initiative in the second half, through a mixture of superior energy levels and better pressing. A couple of occasions, when Mané and Adam Lallana sprinted back into defensive positions, underlined their tenacity and was in contrast to the lethargy shown by City’s attackers and, in particular, Touré. Milner’s opener from the spot, after Clichy was caught ball‑watching then fouled Firmino when desperately recovering his position, forced Guardiola to reshape. He sacrificed the sluggish Touré and introduced right-back Bacary Sagna, prompting Fernandinho to become the defensive midfielder, where he provided extra energy and some tough tackles. Meanwhile, Silva dropped deep alongside him to pull the strings, De Bruyne moved to the right flank, and Sterling became the No10. This huge reshuffle worked: City got a grip of the game again, De Bruyne, typically, curled a wonderful cross in behind the Liverpool defence for Agüero to convert. There should have been further goals, particularly for Liverpool. Their breakaways were fantastic but their attackers lacked composure – Lallana barely made contact from point-blank range after Firmino’s excellent knock-down, which perhaps explains why Firmino shot from a crazy angle shortly afterwards, rather than crossing for the unmarked Lallana. Mané, meanwhile, wasted an opportunity to breeze past Stones with a heavy touch. At the other end, Agüero blazed over from yet another right-wing cross. It was breathless stuff and among all the talk of coaching philosophies this game was partly brilliant as it felt as if neither manager could control the utterly frenetic contest taking place in front of them.
Nagelsmann to remain with Hoffenheim next season, although the long-term future remains open. Natural speculation indicates him as a candidate for the Dortmund job, as Tuchel's contract with the club runs until 2018. http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/julian-nagelsmann/ein-jahr-hoffenheim-dann-bvb-50999090.bild.html
Merseyside Derbysieg for El Kloppo. King Klopp rules the City of Liverpool once again! pic.twitter.com/LrbKOPUgu7— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 1, 2017
3 - Jurgen Klopp is the first Liverpool manager to win his first three Merseyside derbies in league competition. Boss.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 1, 2017
Tedesco continues to steer the ship at Aue, winning 1-0 vs St. Pauli. So far, they've been 2 wins and 1 draw since he took over.
Julian Nagelsmann's Hoffenheim beat Bayern Munich 1-0 to maintain their unbeaten record at home in the #Bundesliga this season. pic.twitter.com/MaxtNnPMoZ— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) April 4, 2017
Players more influential than managers, but watching a tactician like Nagelsmann shows how many points a top coach can add to a team.— RG (@registability) April 4, 2017 #Nagelsmann: "I only demanded courage. I said, when we play with courage, we can't be punished." #TSGFCB— DW Sports (@dw_sports) April 4, 2017
Julian Nagelsmann makes statement with historic win against Bayern Beating Bayern Munich is no easy feat, but Julian Nagelsmann’s Hoffenheim side made history with the club's first ever win over Bayern on Tuesday night as the 29-year-old head coach continues to prove his quality. http://www.dw.com/en/julian-nagelsmann-makes-statement-with-historic-win-against-bayern/a-38298885
His next big challenge should be guiding Hoffenheim in a campaign through Europe, whether it be CL or EL.
Tedesco's Aue defying the odds again, and grind out a 1-0 victory over Union Berlin. They're 3-1 now since he took over, helping them to stay above the relegation zone.
Sandro Schwarz being mentioned as the next possible coaching candidate for Mainz, if Martin Schmidt gets dismissed. http://www.transfermarkt.de/schmidt...rnimmt-u23-coach-bei-pleite-/view/news/270210
If Hoffenheim qualify for a spot in Europe, then they'll invest towards increasing their squad depth. They've already signed Flo Grillitsch and have their sights on Gnabry next. They'll also have a larger budget to work with. Nagelsmann has already indicated his intent on staying with them next season. Part of his challenge will be sustaining a similar level of success with a new set of players while competing on multiple platforms.
Marc-Patrick Meister takes over for Mirko Slomka as head of coach of Karlsruher SC. The 36 year old was previously in charge of KSC U17, Dortmund U19, and HSV's youth academy system. http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/...-meister-will-in-alle-richtungen-spinnen.html
Julian Nagelsmann Wins the Tactical Battle Against Carlo Ancelotti Fussballstadt April 4, 2017 10:15 pm http://fussballstadt.com/nagelsmann-tactical-battle-ancelotti/
Former NT player, Paul Freier will join Schalke U19 as Norbert Elgert's assistant coach for next season. http://knappenschmiede.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/170407_personal/page/2790--6-6-.html
Took the difficult route, but Liverpool gets the 2-1 road victory against Stoke City after overcoming an 0-1 deficit in the first half.
Tedesco collects his 4th victory, after beating 1860 Munich today. What his team lacks in individual quality, they certainly make up in fight. Aue continuing to not back down from challenges, and keeping up pace with other clubs. Places 8-17 in the 2.BL table only separated by 6 points now.
Alex Zorniger's Brondby win second match of the Danish Superliga Championship round, 2-1 vs Lyngby. They remain in clear possession of that 2nd spot which grants them qualification into next season's Europa League first qualification round. http://www.superliga.dk/kamp/2016-2017/april/lyngby-boldklub-brondby-if