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A Passion for Beautiful Football: An Exclusive Interview with Wolves’ Manager
Nuno Espírito Santo is a coach with a distinct vision for his team, a vision that is shaped by his passion for beautiful football. In an exclusive interview, we sat down with the Wolves’ manager to learn more about his approach to the game, his inspirations, and his plans for the future.
Creating Something Special
When asked to describe himself as a coach, Nuno emphasizes the importance of creating something special. "For me, is like a an art… like to to paint something… say to create something special… and for me is the opportunity to to express my creativity." His approach to football is not just about winning games, but about creating a sense of beauty on the pitch. "I look for football in the in the offensive style, but defensively uh supporting this style… when we have the ball, I I want to create, I want to create some uh um some Dynamic and beautiful Dynamics and different time variability in in Dynamics in offensive Dynamics."
Influences and Inspiration
Nuno has been inspired by some of the greatest coaches in the game, including Pep Guardiola and Roberto Mancini. "Roberto Mancini, for me, is another Da Vinci… he believes and he creates something special." He also speaks highly of Guardiola, saying that the Spanish coach is "one of the best… for me, one of the best in the world." Their conversations, Nuno reveals, have been both informative and stimulating, with the pair discussing tactical ideas and strategy over lunch.
Building Something Special at Wolves
Despite being relatively new to the Premier League, Nuno is confident in his ability to create something special at Wolves. "I think sometimes we need to move to move to move to find our place… I believe that step by step, step by step, even here in the in the in the Premier League, I will create I will create what I want to create."
January Window
When asked about the January transfer window, Nuno is keen to stress the importance of building confidence and energy within his squad. "I need to give them confidence… if I trust them, if I want to create something strong with them… I need to give them confidence." While acknowledging that January can be a challenging window, he believes that his team can thrive by looking inward and developing the talents they already have.
The Magic of the Premier League
For Nuno, the biggest challenge ahead is embracing the unpredictability and excitement of the Premier League. "The challenge is the next game… the beautiful of Premier League is the magic of Premier League… you play against Nottingham and you face a big challenge… we can win because we can win." With each game presenting a new and different challenge, Nuno is excited to see how his team will rise to the occasion.
As our conversation draws to a close, it’s clear that Nuno Espírito Santo is a coach who is passionate about beautiful football and committed to building something special at Wolves. His vision for the game is infectious, and it’s exciting to think about what the future might hold for his team.