With the likes of Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta having seen their reputations reach new heights this term, here are several high-profile managers whose status as top coaches took a hit in 2023/24.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Alonso has seen his stock rise dramatically this season, amid a record-breaking campaign of 49 matches without defeat in all competitions, in addition to the side's first-ever Bundesliga triumph. Arteta has also received a lot of plaudits for managing to keep his side firing on all cylinders and ensuring the Gunners stay in the title race with Manchester City with just a few matches remaining.
