His proceeding tenure at PSG, while statistically impressive and silverware laden, showed his inhibitions as a top level tactician. Upon replacing Carlo Ancelotti, meastro of all things man management, Blanc was criticised for an inability to keep egos in check - a prerequisite for any big team - as well as persisting with a style that lacked verve and panache.
He also seemed unable to change a game if it wasn't going to plan. Of course, all this would've been by the by had he succeeded in Europe. But he didn't. Despite the continuous fountain of cash that funneled through his fingers in Paris, he failed to make it past the stage he reached with Bordeaux in Worse still, more often than not his bogey teams were those of an English disposition.
In two out of the three years it was Chelsea and Manchester City who curtailed their progress. DontSweatIt pic. Certainly enough to place him in the conversation for high profile jobs. So why, in the years since his last employment, has he been linked with the Australia and USA national team jobs, and little else. Clearly there is a reticence from the footballing community to place their trust in him. This unofficial sabbatical subsidised by his sizeable severance package from Paris has sparked further issues, because if you think a week is a long time in politics, try two years in football for size.
Since his unceremonious ousting from the French capital, the parameters for top clubs have completely changed. The year-old tactician admitted he remains a PSG fan but conceded Ligue 1 is a little more interesting now they are not as dominant. There is a new staff in place, they are working and they should be left to work calmly. I would not like my predecessor to be in the press all the time, so I am not going to do to them what I would not like done to me.
Blanc also believes PSG's Champions League round of 16 draw against Barcelona will be a great match, but acknowledged his former employers will find it difficult against the Spanish giants.
Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Blanc breaks silence over 'brutal' PSG exit. Kane to Man City? Conte faces fight to keep Spurs striker. Sources: Barca, Alves in talks over shock return. Sources: Aguero not thinking of retirement. Berhalter: U. And the longer he goes out of the game, the less chance there is returning to it. It is a fact he accepts himself. Football, too. It is not quite accurate to say that no-one wants Blanc to manage them. Lyon approached him in but ultimately elected to replace Sylvinho with Rudi Garcia.
There have been other offers, too, from Valencia, for example. Blanc, though, is not prepared to step out of his leisure for just any team. Just as Gareth Bale infuriated Real Madrid with the time spent on the fairway, Blanc would far rather be on the putting green than the training field.
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