The powers that be at Crystal Palace are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to identify the right tactician to steer the ship at Selhurst Park....
The powers that be at Crystal Palace are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to identify the right tactician to steer the ship at Selhurst Park. In a development that has caught many off guard, GoalZaza can exclusively report that former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid stalwart Filipe Luís has been added to the list of candidates being considered for the managerial hot seat. While the club. �s hierarchy retain Bournemouth. �s outgoing boss Andoni Iraola as their foremost priority, the Brazilian left back is now being given serious consideration by the Eagles. � recruitment team. The 39 year old, who enjoyed a formidable playing career across Europe, has been quietly impressing in his coaching career and is believed to have admirers within the Palace boardroom. The lion. �s share of speculation has centred on Iraola, whose tactical astuteness at the Vitality Stadium caught the eye of many Premier League chairmen. However, the complexity of negotiations with the Cherries has forced Palace to explore alternative avenues. In the scheme of things, the appointment of a relatively untested manager like Filipe Luís would represent a significant gamble, but one that could yield rich dividends if the former Atletico man gives a good account of himself in the interview process. With the Super Eagles. � own Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi having previously faced the Brazilian during his time in England, there is a subtle Nigerian thread to this story. Ndidi, who faced Luís during Leicester City. �s encounters with Chelsea, would no doubt be familiar with the defender. �s combative style. At the end of the day, Palace. �s final decision will hinge on who can best harness the raw talent at the club and deliver results in the gruelling Premier League campaign. Over in Surulere, fans gathering at the popular Aguda viewing centre will certainly have much to debate. The announcement that a former Chelsea man is in the running will cause a stir among Lagos football enthusiasts, many of whom still remember Luís. �s robust displays against Nigerian players in the English top flight. They will be quick to weigh his limited coaching experience against the more established credentials of Iraola, with heated arguments likely to rage late into the night over which candidate would better suit the demands of the Palace job. The consensus among the discerning fans in Lagos is that while the Brazilian. �s pedigree is unquestionable, the Premier League coaching cauldron is a different beast entirely from managing in the Brazilian league. Only time will tell if the Eagles. � board will take the plunge with this audacious candidate.
