Source: Reuters/Cat Goryn
[Saba Sports News] In the first round of the new season of the English Championship League, Sheffield Wednesday faced Plymouth Argyle, marking England legend Wayne Rooney’s first game as head coach of Plymouth. Fans were surprised to spot current Tottenham Hotspur star Timo Werner and his girlfriend Paula Lense in the stands watching the match. Unfortunately, Rooney’s Plymouth suffered a 0-4 defeat, leading many fans to question his coaching abilities and express their disappointment on the team’s social media platforms. In my opinion, a newly appointed coach needs time to understand and adapt to the team, including the players’ characteristics, establishing a tactical system, and team cohesion. Rooney may still be in the familiarization and adjustment phase and has yet to bring out the best in the team. The result of a single match does not fully reflect a coach’s ability; they need time to grow and improve. Rooney will likely continue to gain experience and adjust his strategies in his future coaching career, hoping to achieve better results.