With some of Europe's greatest managers entering the final stages of their illustrious careers, who will take charge of the continent's biggest club?
Liverpool's 2-0 win over Ipswich Town on the opening day of the Premier League season marked the first time in 3,236 days that manager Jurgen Klopp did not take to the touchline.
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With other big-name managers such as Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti nearing the end of their careers, who will follow in their footsteps and become known as one of Europe's greatest managers?
In Spain, Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso are showing signs of great talent and are expected to follow in their compatriot Guardiola's footsteps and share similarities in the team's footballing style and immediate success as managers.
Alonso's first full season as manager of Bayer Leverkusen will go down as one of the most remarkable performances in recent memory, as the team finished unbeaten in the Bundesliga and reached the Europa League final.
The man attracting attention from the German league is Brighton's new manager, Fabian Hurzeler, who is 31 years old and led St. Pauli to promotion from the second division last season.
There are other young managers thriving in the Italian and Portuguese leagues and, despite many great managers nearing the end of their careers, it is fair to say that European football is in safe hands.
