The runners and riders for the Barcelona managerial post are already positioning themselves to be able to at the head of the queue when Deco makes his decision on who he wants as Xavi’s replacement.
A handful of names have been bandied around, and though Thomas Tuchel was originally touted as a possible, his candidacy turned to probable once he and Bayern had released a joint statement that he too would be leaving his position at the end of the current season.
But is he right for Barcelona?
From a tactical standpoint, he’s head and shoulders above the current incumbent.