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Tottenham Eyes Marco Rose as New Manager After Sacking

2/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Marco Rose is Tottenham's leading candidate for the vacant manager position after Thomas Frank's sacking.
He has a strong reputation in German football, having managed Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
Rose's coaching emphasizes high-intensity pressing and quick transitions, inspired by Jürgen Klopp.
Erling Haaland, who played under Rose, praised his demanding training methods.
Despite a year out of work, Rose remains appealing to Tottenham seeking a more aggressive approach.

History

Historical Context

Lucien Favre's appointment as Borussia Dortmund's manager on May 22, 2018, marked a pivotal shift towards high-intensity football, leading the club to achieve 77 points in the Bundesliga during his first season. His dynamic tactics influenced subsequent managers like Marco Rose, reflecting a broader trend in European football towards aggressive coaching styles that prioritize pressing and quick transitions.

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Story summary

Marco Rose is Tottenham's leading candidate for the vacant manager position after Thomas Frank's sacking.
He has a strong reputation in German football, having managed Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
Rose's coaching emphasizes high-intensity pressing and quick transitions, inspired by Jürgen Klopp.
Erling Haaland, who played under Rose, praised his demanding training methods.
Despite a year out of work, Rose remains appealing to Tottenham seeking a more aggressive approach.

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