Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?
So far this season three coaches have lost their jobs, but plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.
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"In my time, the October/November international breaks, the pause just after the Christmas period, and then early March would be the three sticking points for any manager who was struggling with results."
— Tony Pulis , Athlete
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Former Liverpool defender and potential new manager for Fulham.
Michael Carrick is a former professional football player and current manager.
Tony Pulis is a former Premier League football manager known for his coaching career in English football.
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So far this season three coaches have lost their jobs, but plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.
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