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| Ernest Muçi and Fernando Santos (montage) |
Ernest Muçi has been shining since his debut matches with Besiktas. However, the club's coach, Fernando Santos, is convinced that the Albanian forward has great potential for improvement to become a world-class player.
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| Ernest Muci with the t-shirt of Besiktas on the pitch (archive) |
For this reason, the coach, who himself insisted on Muçi's transfer to Turkey, held a meeting with the 22-year-old in recent days. According to Turkish media, during this meeting, he advised Muçi not to rely solely on his talent and undoubtedly high technique but also to improve his physical condition.
In this meeting, it is learned that he provided examples of players he had worked with before, such as Ronaldo and Nani. He reminded Muçi that these names would not have had a successful career in professional football if they hadn't taken care of their physical preparation.
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| Ronaldo and Nani showing up their muscles (montage with Photoshop) |
Thus, the coach advised the player to hire a personal athletic trainer as he needs to strengthen the upper body. It is known that Muçi has accepted this advice and has decided to hire such a specialist. It is believed that he will hire someone from Albania and will pay for regular sessions to work on improving his physique as requested by Fernando Santos.
The advice from Coach Santos underscores the importance of physical fitness in modern football. While technical skills are crucial, a player's physical condition can significantly impact their performance on the field. Muçi's willingness to invest in his physical development demonstrates his commitment to reaching the highest levels of the sport.
As Muçi continues to impress with his performances on the pitch, his dedication to improving all aspects of his game, including his physicality, bodes well for his future success. With the guidance of experienced coaches like Fernando Santos, Muçi has the potential to become a formidable presence in the world of football.