Zubeldía: “Five youngsters on the pitch, no mature style possible” | OneFootball

Fluminense coach Luis Zubeldía commented on the use of young players in an interview with the Argentine newspaper Olé. The coach explained that, throughout his career, he has come to reflect more on the ideal moment to bring academy players into the first team.

According to Zubeldía, at the beginning of his career he used to include more young players in his teams, but over time he came to better understand the development process of these athletes.

The coach also mentioned previous experiences, such as at Club Atlético Lanús, where he worked with young prospects who needed time to develop in professional football.

For the Argentine coach, the main challenge lies in the maturation process of the younger athletes. Zubeldía emphasized that young players need to go through a period of adaptation, with ups and downs, before establishing themselves in professional football.

Finally, the coach explained that fielding too many young players at the same time can affect the team’s collective performance.

Zubeldía’s statement reinforces the coach’s view on the need to balance experience and youth in the squad, as well as to respect the development time of the younger athletes.

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