Rene Meulensteen, Australia’s assistant manager, has admitted he has no idea how he ended up as Fulham manager and wishes the whole incident to be forgotten.
Rene Meulensteen, Australia’s assistant manager, has admitted he has no idea how he ended up as Fulham manager and wishes the entire situation to be forgotten. The Dutch coach has spoken with NOS, as provided by Soccer News, regarding Arne Slot’s impending arrival at Liverpool, with the Reds attempting to land him as Jurgen Klopp’s replacement. Slot will join a long number of Dutch managers in the Premier League, who have had varying degrees of success. Dutch managers have had a diverse time in England’s top flight throughout the years, with the likes of Guus Hiddink, Louis van Gaal, and even Erik ten Haag experiencing some success, while names such as Dick Advocaat, Frank de Boer,
Meulensteen is in the disappointing camp following a brief and unsatisfactory time in charge of Fulham. He started as an assistant manager with the club in November 2013, but a month later he was promoted to manager. He lasted only 17 games in the position, winning four, drawing three, and losing ten, before being fired and replaced by Felix Magath. Neither he nor Fulham remember the tenure kindly, and he admits he still doesn’t understand how he got up in charge.
Everyone arrives at a specific time and in a unique way. Look at me. I was Jol’s assistant at Fulham. He was sacked without my knowledge, and I was assigned to replace him. That didn’t make sense. You can safely leave me off that list.