Stoke City has reportedly held a meeting with Lee Carsley, the current England U21s boss, to discuss the possibility of him becoming the club’s new manager. The Potters are in search of a new leader to guide them up the Championship table following a challenging season. The meeting with Carsley is part of the ongoing speculation surrounding potential candidates for the vacant managerial position at the Bet365 Stadium.
Alex Neil, who oversaw a significant summer rebuild, exited the club after the anticipated results failed to materialize. The reported meeting with Carsley indicates Stoke City’s interest in securing his services as the new manager, but the outcome of the discussions remains to be seen.
Lee Carsley, aged 49, has earned praise for his work with the England U21s since joining as an assistant coach in August 2018. While he has had roles at various clubs, including Coventry City, Sheffield United, Brentford, Manchester City, and Birmingham City, he has not previously served as a permanent first-team manager.
The upcoming manager, whoever it may be, faces a challenging task at Stoke City. Despite having talented players in the squad, the club has not achieved a top-half Championship finish since relegation from the Premier League. Previous aspirations for promotion have fallen short, and the overall atmosphere at the club is described as less than positive. The new manager is expected to bring a fresh ethos to both on and off the pitch, aiming to rejuvenate Stoke City and restore the club’s fortunes to the successful years it enjoyed in England’s top-flight.
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