It appears that Leicester City have two main candidates for the manager position, as they now desperately require somebody appropriate to take over from Gary Rowett. Incidentally, the club never even bothered to acknowledge Rowett's tenure; presumably keeping him as a possible alternative.
Russell Martin appeared to be the prime choice at King Power Stadium, yet it does seem to many as though Martin is being rather indecisive. Is he perhaps pondering if LCFC is too much of a task even for an accomplished EFL manager to take on?
In addition to that, Martin could well be waiting for a better offer, and by a better offer, we imply a team in the Championship, or perhaps a side within the Premier League. The latter being rather fanciful.
This means Leicester may have installed Rene Hake as a credible possibility. The Dutchman is not a second-best option per se, but clubs must always have contingency plans in place, especially in these high-stakes arenas.
The Dutch contingency: Evaluating the candidacy of Rene Hake at Leicester City
As even some of our writers here at Foxes of Leicester are not fully familiar with the style, history or modus operandi of Hake, this is a brief explanation of what the Blue Army could expect from the specialist coach if he joins. Hake, often compared to Erik ten Hag for their shared roots at FC Twente and time at Manchester United, possesses a tactical flexibility that allows him to pivot between possession-based systems and more direct, counter-attacking football.
The previous fact will certainly please City fans when considering Martin's perceived obstinance regarding tactics. Hake's philosophy prioritises a tight, disciplined defensive set-up, expecting all outfield players to contribute significantly to the defensive phase.
"You can compare it to the way Ajax played under Erik ten Hag, a lot of pressing, a lot of attacking football, keen to have possession, playing a dominant way."Milan van Dongen - United in Focus
Again, the final point there is something missing at Leicester in an organisational and spirit sense. This strategic rigor, which often sees his teams frustrate opponents by denying central progression, is balanced by an attacking approach that frequently utilises the full width of the pitch.
Having honed his craft across various roles, including stints at Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles, the Coevorden-born man arguably represents calculated choice for the evolving needs on Filbert Way. The experienced Hake offers is actually very diverse and intricate.
From what yours truly gathers, the 54-year-old is highly regarded in the Netherlands as a skilled, methodical and astute coach and head coach. While less of a flashy "big name", he is said to be widely respected by players, peers, and pundits as an excellent trainer; who excels at developing players.
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