Brighton and Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber admits it will be tough to replace a “top coach” after Roberto De Zerbi’s exit.
The Italian left Brighton after two eventful seasons at the helm and now the search is underway for his successor.
“He will be difficult to replace, for sure,” said Barber after the 2-0 final day defeat to Manchester United. “We don’t wait for a coach to leave before we start work.
“Part of our process is to make sure we always know who the next coach might be. You can’t guarantee because you don’t know people’s circumstances at the time the incumbent coach leaves but we work really hard on our coach homework.” Here’s the latest from BetVictor on who is favourite for the Albion hot seat...
1. Kieran McKenna
The Ipswich Town boss is 11/10. The word is however is that McKenna is in no rush to leave Portman Road Photo: George Wood
2. Francesco Farioli
Nice's Italian head coach is 4/1. Photo: FRANCOIS LO PRESTI
3. Russell Martin
The Brighton born Southampton head coach is 10/1. Photo: Alex Burstow
4. Liam Rosenior
The former Brighton man is available having been sacked by Hull City. 14/1. Photo: George Wood