Charlotte FC is preparing for the New England Revolution after a hard match against FC Cincinnati, the leaders of the Eastern Conference. Head coach Dean Smith is certain that his team is ready for success even if they lost their most recent game.
“I think first and foremost they felt disappointed as a group because they felt they deserved the three points…,” Smith stated. “But I think they took the words on board and came in on Monday refreshed.”
Shortly after coming to the nation, new designated player Liel Abada made his Club debut against Cincinnati. Even though he has only been on his new squad for a week, he has already adapted and become a valued member of the team.
Smith commented on the team’s togetherness, saying, “I think it’s a lot easier to come in and mix straight away because of the dressing room and players that we’ve got.” “The players we have are excellent people, and I believe they facilitate the assimilation process. It appears that he has been here for a few days or longer.
Just one of the new or returning faces adorning the training pitch is Abada. With so many new players joining the team and veterans like Brandt Bronico making their comeback from injury, Charlotte’s roster is deeper than ever. Smith emphasises how important it is to have a deep squad because it forces him to make difficult choices about the matchday roster and starting eleven.
But as Bronico loves to remark, “competition breeds excellence,” emphasising the advantages of genuine rivalry among teammates.
Smith remarked, “That’s what I want, and that’s the beauty of it.” “I would like to be reflecting about things. We can truly make changes now that the squad and the bench made their own decisions throughout the first three to four games, in my opinion.
The New England Revolution has not yet secured their first victory of the season, which has caused them to struggle. They will also be dealing with exhaustion after a Champions Cup match in the middle of the week. Smith warns against complacency and stresses the need for his players to stay focused despite playing a New England Revolution team that has been struggling with form.
“We must exercise extreme caution to ensure that we do not and will not take anything for granted. Show them respect, but don’t be afraid of them. We’ll try to apply our gaming style to them there.
For Smith, the key to achieving The Crown’s first road victory of the season is mentality. This weekend’s incentive may come from the quote on the bulletin board, which comes from New England Head Coach Caleb Porter, if that’s not enough. In the lead-up to this match, Porter made some audacious remarks that Charlotte will want to refute.
I swear to you, we will win on Saturday,” Porter remarked.
What was Dean Smith’s response?
“He shouldn’t commit to anything he might not be able to follow through on.”
