A prominent football manager has expressed his reservations about facing his former club in an upcoming Europa League match, citing emotional attachment as the reason. The manager, who began his playing career at the club and later returned as a coach, admits that it’s “not pleasant to have to harm something you care deeply about.”
The manager’s current team is set to host his former club at their home stadium, and he confessed that he would have preferred to face a different opponent. “My former club has given me so much,” he said during a press conference. “I have a rich history with them, and it’s not easy to go up against them.”
The manager also hinted that he may make some changes to his lineup for the match, citing the demanding schedule of the new European format. He believes that the congested fixture list is taking a toll on his players, and that it’s essential to manage their workload to avoid burnout.
Despite criticism for leaving out a key player in their previous match, the manager defended his decision, stating that it was necessary to ensure the player’s freshness and availability for future games. The player in question is likely to start against the manager’s former club, as the team looks to improve its goal-scoring record.
The team has struggled to find the back of the net this season, managing only five goals in five Premier League matches. However, the manager remains optimistic, pointing out that his team has created plenty of chances and is capable of scoring multiple goals. He emphasized the need to improve their finishing and be more clinical in front of goal.
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