Fernando Santos became the successor of Czesław Michniewicz in the Polish national team and will lead the team in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. The Portuguese media decided to hit Santos after he took over the Polish national team. “His style is more suited to a team like this. For him, it was more complicated to lead a good national team that knows how to play football.
How is Fernando Santos remembered in Greece? “He is the boss, everyone has to respect him”
Stefanos Kapino spoke to the portal after the transfer to Miedź Legnica. The goalkeeper had the opportunity to work with Fernando Santos in the Greek national team between 2011 and 2013 and was given the chance to play in two matches by him, making his debut at the age of 17. How does he rate him? – Santos is very specific, direct in his messages when it comes to matches and training. It requires that absolutely everyone sticks to the rules. He does not tolerate sacred cows and demands that everyone be as professional as possible. Off the pitch, however, it gives the players freedom,” he said.
“Santos doesn’t want to control everything because he knows it’s bad for the players. Besides, he’s a great person. Open to conversation and not offended by players’ comments. He is not a coach who drinks coffee with the players every day, but he cares about good relations. He is the boss, everyone is supposed to respect him, but he is not separated by some invisible wall. He’s the type of man who just calls you if he values your quality. He doesn’t pay attention to what others say. He just has it that he knows how to succeed,” added Kapino.
And how did Stefanos Kapino evaluate Fernando Santos’ tactical idea? “We had a definite game plan that had more defensive elements. In this style, focusing more on defense, Greece has had all its successes. But we felt that the coach knew exactly what he wanted from each player.” He also added that the 68-year-old is a professional who knows how to draw the potential out of a player.
The Polish national team will play its first match under Fernando Santos on March 24, 2023. Then he will face the Czech Republic in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. The meeting will take place in Prague.
Source: Sport
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