Last season, we struggled to play as a team and defend as a unit. Even when we were winning, Maresca warned that we werenโt ready to compete for the title โ and he was right. A few months later, our weaknesses showed. But to his credit, he turned things around and built a strong side that finished the season well.
This summer, we made a lot of changes, especially among the fringe players. Most of the new signings arenโt Premier League-ready yet. Injuries to key players have made it harder because we donโt have experienced replacements who fully understand Marescaโs system.
That said, itโs a process. I bring up last season because fans often expect perfection from day one. But football doesnโt work like that โ it takes time, hard work, and adaptation.
I genuinely believe we recruited well. Estevรฃo, Gittens, Hato, and Essugo are top talents, but theyโll need time to develop. Players like Delap, Joรฃo Pedro, Garnacho, and Buonanotte are already familiar with the league, and in the case of Joรฃo Pedro and Buonanotte, the managerโs style too, thanks to their time under De Zerbi.
The point is: Maresca has already shown he can mould a team over time. With even more talented players this season, thereโs no reason to think he wonโt do it again โ itโs just a matter of patience.
But hey, if you want to doubt him againโฆ go ahead.
(Via Blue_Footy)
This summer, we made a lot of changes, especially among the fringe players. Most of the new signings arenโt Premier League-ready yet. Injuries to key players have made it harder because we donโt have experienced replacements who fully understand Marescaโs system.
That said, itโs a process. I bring up last season because fans often expect perfection from day one. But football doesnโt work like that โ it takes time, hard work, and adaptation.
I genuinely believe we recruited well. Estevรฃo, Gittens, Hato, and Essugo are top talents, but theyโll need time to develop. Players like Delap, Joรฃo Pedro, Garnacho, and Buonanotte are already familiar with the league, and in the case of Joรฃo Pedro and Buonanotte, the managerโs style too, thanks to their time under De Zerbi.
The point is: Maresca has already shown he can mould a team over time. With even more talented players this season, thereโs no reason to think he wonโt do it again โ itโs just a matter of patience.
But hey, if you want to doubt him againโฆ go ahead.
(Via Blue_Footy)
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