Alexander Blessin was reluctant to give away too much when asked about the vacant managerial role at Sheffield United although, while speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, he did give an insight into the interest in his services.
A former police offer-turned-football coach, the 47-year-old German has gone from ‘hunting down drug dealers’ to guiding an unfancied Oostende outfit to the verge of Champions League qualification.
After a superb season in Belgian football, reports are claiming that Blessin could soon be on the beat at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United, relegated from the Premier League on Saturday, are looking for a coach capable of replicating Chris Wilder’s impact in the Steel City.
Blessin, a man who honed his high-octane attacking football in the Red Bull Group, has emerged as one of the top candidates.
When asked about potentially taking over at Sheffield United, Blessin kept his cards close to his chest. But he did admit that speculation goes hand in hand with success.
“If you do it right, there is always interest,” he said.
“Still, I only focus on the match against Cercle (Brugge). It makes no sense to draw up a master or future plan as a coach. You can live much better today and now.”
When pressed on whether his family would join him in England, Blessin made it clear that the flight from Belgium to Bramall Lane would be quite a busy one.
“(My family) support me in everything. I live my dream and they dream with me.”
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