Thomas Tuchel’s long-time assistant Anthony Barry could land Premier League job

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Anthony Barry could become a managerial target for Premier League clubs in a potential blow to the England national team.Barry has worked as assistant to the Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel since January 2021 when the latter joined Chelsea.Barry is a key member of the England coaching team, but could soon become a candidate for a Premier League jobGettyHe followed the German to Bayern Munich in April 2023 and was then announced as part of the England coaching staff 18 months later.The 40-year-old former midfielder has also worked in the Republic of Ireland and Belgium coaching teams.Barry extended his England deal through to Euro 2028 with Tuchel in February after a successful 2026 World Cup qualification run.However, as reported by The Sun, Tuchel’s right-hand man is keen on managing in the Premier League.He is also likely to be in contention for a top flight job as a number of clubs already face questions over their incumbents.Which Premier League managers face the sack?As talkSPORT reported on Sunday, Pierre Sage is fighting to save his job at Crystal Palace just four months after moving to Selhurst Park.Palace were thumped 5-0 by rivals Brighton on Sunday and sit above the Premier League relegation zone by just one point.Alvaro Arbeloa has been under intense pressure at Fulham as they went winless in their opening six matches of the season.They beat Hull City 1-0 at the weekend, but still find themselves in the bottom three.Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has had his future questioned, whilst Matthias Jaissle is struggling at Newcastle.Barry is a trusted aide for Tuchel and has plenty of experience in coaching at international and club levelGettyMeanwhile, Michael Carrick remains under the microscope at Manchester United having gone winless in their past six matches.However, if a managerial change was to be made at Old Trafford, the club would likely go for an experienced replacement.Antonio Conte is understood to be interested in succeeding Carrick if need be, having left Napoli in the summer.The Italian won the 2016/17 Premier League title at Chelsea but may be an option for his former club Juventus in Turin, where he lives.Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler is admired by the United board, and former Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann is also an option.