Ex-RB Leipzig youth coach Alexander Blessin emerges as a strong contender for Sheffield United job

Ex-RB Leipzig youth coach Alexander Blessin emerges as a strong contender for Sheffield United job with Premier League straggler’s owner impressed by his work with youngsters

  • Sheffield United are considering hiring Alexander Blessin as their new manager
  • Blessin has guided KV Oostende to fourth in the Belgian League this season
  • His work with youngsters and ability to operate on a budget has impressed them 
  • The 47-year-old German made his name as a youth-team coach at RB Leipzig 

Alexander Blessin has emerged as a strong contender for the managerial vacancy at Sheffield United.

The Blades are looking for a replacement for Chris Wilder who left Bramall Lane last month with the club heading for relegation from the Premier League — and the KV Oostende boss is being considered. 

It is understood extensive talks have already been held.

KV Oostende boss Alexander Blessin is in the running to be the new Sheffield United manager

Chris Wilder was axed last month with the Blades heading for relegation from Premier League

Chris Wilder was axed last month with the Blades heading for relegation from Premier League

The 47-year-old German made his name as a youth-team coach at RB Leipzig before joining Oostende last summer and his team are fourth in the Belgian League. 

Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah is believed to be looking for a young coach with fresh ideas and has been attracted by Blessin’s work with youth players and his ability to operate on a budget in Belgium.

Paul Heckingbottom is in caretaker charge of the Yorkshire club, who are 14 ponts adrift of Premier League safety and face Leeds at Elland Road on Saturday.

Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah impressed by Blessin's ability to operate on a budget

Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah impressed by Blessin’s ability to operate on a budget

Blessin also has a history of developing youngsters having worked as RB Leipzig's youth coach

Blessin also has a history of developing youngsters having worked as RB Leipzig’s youth coach



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