Hopefully the last summary was insightful! I listened to the pre-match press conference and summarised the key points with our AI overlords help:
Reflection on the Last Game
Selles expressed his disappointment, focusing more on the performance than the result itself. He identified a "lack of competitiveness in some of the moments" as a key concern. He acknowledged the number of unforced errors but framed them as part of a necessary learning process, stating, "I don't know if the word is concerned. I think those things happen." He believes these challenging matches are valuable experiences, concluding, "those games should make us better." A major positive from the game was Gustavo Hamer's goal, which Selles described as "a moment of brilliance" and a "genius moment."
Team News and Player Updates
- Player Performances: Selles backed Dovydas Sasnauskas despite his errors, emphasizing that mistakes are part of development and that the young player needs support. He also showed understanding towards captain Jack Robinson's emotional reaction during the game, noting, "I think sometimes it's difficult also to to contain your emotions in in that moment."
- New Players: He was pleased with the debut of Djibril Soumaré, describing him as an "athletic" player who can "cover the pitch."
- Injuries: There are no new injury concerns. Selles confirmed that "everyone should be ready to go" besides the previously known absentees.
Transfer Situation: Incomings and Outgoings
This was a significant topic, with Selles expressing clear frustration.
- Process and Delays: He was blunt about the club's recruitment efforts, stating, "our process has not been good enough. That is I think... obvious." He confirmed that following departures, the team needs five new players.
- Immediate Prospects: Selles delivered the news that no new players will arrive before the weekend's deadline, saying, "There is not going to be any update for the weekend."
- Recruitment Needs: He stressed the need for proven players, stating it is "absolutely" vital they are "Championship ready." The goal is to "replace that experience in the level with experience in the level."
- Reasons for Delays: He confirmed that the lack of available Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) spots for overseas players is "a little part of it."
Outlook on the Next Game
Looking ahead to the match against Swansea City, Selles is preparing for a tough encounter. He expects "a very difficult match" against a team he described as "ultra-competitive, that never give up." The importance of a victory was not lost on him, as he stated the team will "fight with everything we have just to get that first win of the season."
Manager's Philosophy and Approach
Throughout the press conference, Selles spoke about his approach to the current challenges.
- Expectations and Reality: He acknowledged the club's high expectations but noted that in football, "if you want to develop something in the long term, you need to win football matches now."
- Personal Accountability: When asked if he felt let down by the transfer situation, he turned the focus on himself, saying, "I just feel that I have a task to do," and refused to make excuses that "he needs to be brilliant, and the team needs to be brilliant".
- Tactical Flexibility: He confirmed that given the current squad, tactical adjustments are required. "Absolutely, we need to adjust for sure," he said, adding that his job is to give the players clear instructions to help them perform.
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