Paulo Fonseca, the coach of Olympique Lyonnais (OL), has admitted that his public statements aimed to spur on his player, Endrick, by openly expressing expectations for greater contributions from him. This approach proved effective, as Endrick delivered a decisive performance coming off the bench in Sunday’s match against Lorient, which OL won 2-0.
In essence, Fonseca acknowledged a “reaction strategy,” indicating he intentionally used his public comments to provoke Endrick’s pride and competitive spirit. The coach’s gamble paid off with the young player’s impactful display, suggesting a successful management tactic to unlock Endrick’s potential.
English Translation:
Paulo Fonseca, the coach of OL, admits he wanted to provoke his player Endrick with his statements.
Paulo Fonseca, the coach of OL, acknowledges that he wanted to provoke his player Endrick’s pride with his public statements, expressing that he expected more from him. This strategy paid off with a decisive entrance on Sunday against Lorient (2-0).
