Coaching Decisions and Player Dynamics

This chapter explores a coach's perspective on player commitment and preparation for tournaments, highlighting the balance between player well-being and team goals. It discusses player authority and decision-making, particularly in the context of Christian Pulisic's comments on game selection and the implications of player transfers like Mateus's move to Tottenham. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the recent appointment of Gattuso as the Italian national team coach amidst challenges in World Cup qualification.