Ivan Juric has been dismissed by Southampton following their confirmed relegation, who will replace him?
Southampton are set to part company with Ivan Juric after their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed following a 3-1 defeat to Tottenham.
Appointed in December on an 18-month deal, Juric managed just one league win in 14 games, with the Saints conceding an average of 2.7 goals per match.
Their relegation marks the earliest in Premier League history, coming with seven games remaining.
Simon Rusk is expected to take interim charge, assisted by club legend Adam Lallana.
Juric’s reign, lasting just 108 days, ends with Southampton rooted to the bottom on 10 points after 25 defeats in 31 matches.
Looking ahead to the next season, who could take charge of Southampton in the Championship?
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Next Southampton Manager Odds
| Manager | Odds |
|---|---|
| Danny Rohl | 1/1 |
| Simon Rusk | 5/1 |
| Liam Rosenior | 6/1 |
| Steve Cooper | 8/1 |
| Gareth Southgate | 10/1 |
| Gary O'Neil | 10/1 |
| Sean Dyche | 10/1 |
Who is the favourite to be the next Southampton manager?
Danny Rohl is the frontrunner to replace Ivan Juric at Southampton, with 1/1 odds with BetVictor reflecting significant interest in the German coach.
At just 35, Rohl is regarded as one of the brightest managerial talents in English football. His coaching career has seen him work with some of Europe’s top clubs in various capacities, including Bayern Munich, where he won the Champions League, and the German national team under Hansi Flick.
His managerial breakthrough came at Sheffield Wednesday, where he orchestrated a stunning turnaround, saving the team from relegation after they were bottom of the Championship with only three points.
His close ties with Southampton’s new technical director, Johannes Spors, from their time at RB Leipzig make him a strong candidate for a potential rebuild at St Mary's.
Simon Rusk is the second favourite at a best price of 5/1.
Simon Rusk, a former Brighton & Hove Albion Under-23s coach and England Under-19s manager, has been with Southampton since joining their academy setup.
He stepped into the first-team picture in December 2024 as interim manager following Russell Martin’s sacking, overseeing a 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the EFL Cup and a 0-0 draw at Fulham in the Premier League.
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Third favourite is Liam Rosenior who is a 6/1 chance.
A former professional player, Rosenior’s managerial career has been on the rise since taking charge of Hull City, where he led them to a seventh-place finish in the Championship.
After being unexpectedly sacked, he bounced back quickly, taking over at Ligue 1 side Strasbourg in 2024, where he’s continued to impress, guiding them to fourth in Ligue 1 as things stand.
