Five La Liga clubs Brendan Rodgers may manage after new revelations

Following Brendan Rodgers’ declaration in the Spanish press that he would like to one day manage in Spain, Coral football experts got thinking. Below we have suggested five clubs he could go to, from Liverpool, who are 5/2 to win a major trophy this season.

Already capably eloquent in Spanish, Northern Irishman boss Rodgers was quoted as saying he hoped to go to and manage in La Liga one day. “I hope one day to work in Spain,” he said, regarding his future. “I’ve studied Spanish, but I need to improve.

“I’ll probably improve when I work in the country one day. For most people, when they travel to a country their language becomes better.”

Former Watford, Reading and Swansea boss Rodgers has carved out a solid reputation in the British game, as one of the best young coaches around, and has shown the potential to go to the next level one day. So, where do we think he could be successful in Spain?

Sevilla
Always one of those clubs that are up there challenging for Europe in La Liga, outside of El Clasico couple Barcelona and Real Madrid, Rodgers could be the man to elevate them into the higher echelons. Sevilla are current holders of the Europa League, and joint-favourites at 14/1 to retain their title this season. Ever the aesthetic, Rodgers will also appreciate the beauty of Seville the city.

Valencia
Many will remember that great Los Che team of little over a decade ago that excelled in Europe consistently. The two midfield stalwarts of David Albelda and Ruben Baraja, Argentina sweeper Roberto Ayala at centre back, creativity from Vicente Rodriguez and Pablo Aimar, a clinquant core of players, also then successfully managed by former (and subsequently) Reds manager Rafael Benitez.

Following years of selling stars and a season of transition last term, Valencia are back, with wealthy investor Peter Lim carrying financial clout. Should they want a household name with fresh new ideas and a burning ambition to succeed, they could do much worse than Rodgers, who Lim would also back the transfer market, with his ability to draw in star names.

Atletico Madrid
Current manager Diego Simeone probably will outgrow Atleti at some point, and no longer needs to prove himself as a star name, after winning La Liga for the first time in 18 years for the club, and getting them to the Champions League final.