Maciej
Known for "good moanings" not only in the morning
Well, that's really worth watching. Rio is a top bloke and Jose as always extremely interesting.
Yep loved both those insights.I thought that some brilliant insights were revealed into a few of the things that we've seen this season.
When Jose was talking about Rashford, and how he likes to be able to squeeze more out of players by putting them under pressure, and he loves the players that respond to it, he then went on to talk about how he doesn't understand players who are more "fragile". You can now see where he's been coming from with his approach to Mkhitaryan, Martial, Smalling, Jones, Shaw.
The other thing I really noticed was the line (paraphrased) "Playing football is not for enjoyment, winning is for enjoyment". Jose won't care if we look good in winning, as long as we win. I suppose the Final itself even summed that up.
When Jose was talking about Rashford, and how he likes to be able to squeeze more out of players by putting them under pressure, and he loves the players that respond to it, he then went on to talk about how he doesn't understand players who are more "fragile". You can now see where he's been coming from with his approach to Mkhitaryan, Martial, Smalling, Jones, Shaw.
Hmmm... Surely a great manager should be able to adjust his style to get the most out of both types of player?Yep loved both those insights.
He did say it was one of his weaknesses as a manager, so he probably agrees with that.Hmmm... Surely a great manager should be able to adjust his style to get the most out of both types of player?
Well, he is a great manager so either he does do that or it's not always necessary. Anyway, he says he does try to understand them and asks his assistants to help work out how to handle them. It's fair enough that some things are much more natural and understandable for him than others.Hmmm... Surely a great manager should be able to adjust his style to get the most out of both types of player?
Ok, cool. Didn't watch the full vid. That's another sign of a great manager. Being aware of your flaws and always willing to learn!He did say it was one of his weaknesses as a manager, so he probably agrees with that.
Yeah, Jose did admit that it was a weakness of his, that he struggles with the "fragile" players. Seems like it's not necessarily a skill thing, it's not something that can really be learned, it's a case of Jose's own mindset and feelings and he may feel quite principled about it. So he may feel it's better to play to his strengths, to work in the way he enjoys and to find players that also relish that challenge and can adapt to it. It could be why we've seen so much of Fellaini, why he's preferred Darmian to Shaw, why Mkhitaryan was left out, etc etc.Ok, cool. Didn't watch the full vid. That's another sign of a great manager. Being aware of your flaws and always willing to learn!
True. He did say he'll often use his assistants who would have a different personality to him to work with them.Hmmm... Surely a great manager should be able to adjust his style to get the most out of both types of player?
That's exactly what made me the biggest impression of the interview/tour. There are people who even find it quite uncomfortable, can see the bigger picture and understand what that squeeze can extract for, not only personal progress and achievements, but the greater good of the team. And there are people who dislike the discomfort and turn on their manager - Hazard and Ronaldo. I am happy Rashfrod is one of those who responds well to such treatment and that there was Zlatan in the team who totally understands that this is a winning mentality.I thought that some brilliant insights were revealed into a few of the things that we've seen this season.
When Jose was talking about Rashford, and how he likes to be able to squeeze more out of players by putting them under pressure, and he loves the players that respond to it, he then went on to talk about how he doesn't understand players who are more "fragile". You can now see where he's been coming from with his approach to Mkhitaryan, Martial, Smalling, Jones, Shaw.
The other thing I really noticed was the line (paraphrased) "Playing football is not for enjoyment, winning is for enjoyment". Jose won't care if we look good in winning, as long as we win. I suppose the Final itself even summed that up.
I'm always a bit skeptical of calls to bring back former players in coaching positions, but there's something about Rio that makes me think he'd be a great presence to have around.Rio clearly "get's us".
It was clear to see from the way Jose spoke about "the kid Marcus" that he is a really big fan of his, and that his mentality and ability to adapt to pressure are huge reasons behind that.I am happy Rashfrod is one of those who responds well to such treatment
His father must be very proud that Jose had the ability to surpass his achievements. I think he was implying that his father was missing that 1% to go from being a good manager to a great manager. I don't see it at all as being disrespectful.fecking hell, he is a savage isn't he? Even questioned his father's mentality and confidence as a manager.
Yeah, fans of Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs are so used to winning leagues and stuff they have every right to mock us winning some of those cup thingies.I like the bit about Jose getting the players to make a wall of pictures from their LC and FA Cup wins. It's puts into perspective the three finger celebration, which other fans have called small time for celebrating the mickey mouse treble. He knows these trophies aren't the best, but he's trying to instill a winning mentality into the dressing room, and that can only help long term when we're going for the bigger trophies.
Schneiderlin, case in point.Like the quote around 11 minutes about pressure and big clubs. Something people should remember when we are linked with players from smaller clubs.
I agree, his intelligence shown in defending was some of our best ever.I'm always a bit skeptical of calls to bring back former players in coaching positions, but there's something about Rio that makes me think he'd be a great presence to have around.