Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca is not here to sugarcoat anything. After weeks of being questioned about his team’s performance, Maresca sent a clear message to fans and journalists alike. Speaking after a recent game, he said, “Sometimes we’ve on the bench three or four players born in 2006, 2007, 2008. Do you see that? No? I see that. It’s clear there is an improvement. If you want to see that, you see that. If you don’t want to see that, you don’t see that!”
Maresca’s frustration is easy to understand. In a season filled with highs and lows, he’s been tasked with rebuilding a team using incredibly young players — teenagers who are still learning the basics of professional football at a top level. While some fans expect immediate dominance, Maresca sees something different: a long-term project where patience is as important as tactics.
It’s not just about winning games. It’s about developing a squad that can mature into a force over time. In football, especially in today’s world of instant gratification, it’s easy to overlook the slow, hard work happening behind the scenes. But for Maresca, the signs of progress are there — clear as day for anyone willing to look with open eyes.
By making that passionate statement, he reminded everyone that football is not just about the now. It’s about the future too. And sometimes, the real success stories are written quietly, long before the trophies come.
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