The Spaniard, who will debut this Wednesday in the League Cup, will take charge of the team on a temporary basis
The ‘Saints’ study the possibility of incorporating Nathan Jones, coach of Luton Town
Southampton have made official the dismissal of their manager, Ralph Hasenhüttl, incorporated in 2018. And until the club finds a permanent coach, he will be the Spanish Ruben Selles The person in charge of manage the team on a temporary basis.
The Valencian coach will debut against Sheffield Wednesdaya team from League One (English third), this Wednesdayin the match corresponding to the third phase of the League Cup. But the question is this: if will end up sitting in the dock ‘Saint’ in the next day of the league against LiverpoolI know he would become the 12th Spanish manager to lead in the Premier League. He would do it, precisely, a few hours before the premiere of Julen Lopetegui with the ‘Wolves’.
However, Luton Town manager Nathan Jones is the main candidate for the job. And it is that at the moment, the talks between both parties are advancing. In addition, Luton have confirmed that they have given Southampton permission to speak with their manager.
Selles ripped his stage with the ‘saints‘ this summer, from of a Copenhagen who was crowned champion in Denmark. His work as an assistant Jens Thorup caught the attention of the English club, since, in addition, they had to pay an amount for his transfer.
#SaintsFC is pleased to announce the appointment of Rubén Sellés as First Team Lead Coach, subject to work visa clearance.
Welcome Ruben! ?
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) June 10, 2022
“I was a bit surprisedbut it is not usual that you have the chance of work in the Premier League. Am grateful by comprehension which has shown Copenhagen. It is not what they wanted, but they have acted like gentlemen to reach an agreement and let me enjoy this experience, “he stressed at his farewell.
And it is that his March of danish set meant a hard blow for Peter Christiansen, sports director of the ‘FCK’: “Rubén has done a very good job and is a talented coach. It is normal for others to notice him. We have done everything possible to keep him here, but we have been able to achieve a very good financial agreement to cover the wound of his departure. “.
Much of the trajectory of Sellés has been carried out in the Foreignwith the exception of his time at Valencia as leader of Juvenil B and Villareal, where he spent a brief period as a physical trainer for the ‘groguet’ academy.
In the year 2008 set course for Aris de Quique Hernandezas work of physical trainer. He would return in 2011, but as assistant coach, since he would also develop in Neftchi Baku (2012-14), Qarabag (2015-17), Aarhus (2018-20) and, finally, Copenhagen (2021-22).
After a career with a lot of training and experience, finally it was his turn to make the leap. And neither more nor less than the premier league. “It is exciting for me to work in one of the best moments of the Premierthe best league in the worldwith a great coach like Ralph”, he said with euphoria after his arrival at the English team.