In a recent interview, Manchester United center back Fish shared his thoughts on the growth of young players, and specifically highlighted how the experience of going on loan to other teams has helped him immensely in his personal development. He encouraged the young players in the team to actively seek loan opportunities to accelerate their growth and progress.
Commenting on his loan experience, Fish said that during his two loan spells with Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League, he not only gained valuable match experience, but also learned how to remain calm and confident in higher level confrontations. He believes that this huge gap between the youth academy and the adult team can only be effectively bridged by actually playing the game. Therefore, he encourages young players who have yet to get a chance in the first team to bravely go out and improve themselves through loan workouts.
In addition to his loan experience, Fish spoke about the honor of playing alongside team veteran Jonny Evans. He said that being partnered with such an experienced defender has benefited him not only on a technical level but also on a mental level. Evans' advice and guidance before and during games has been invaluable to him. Fish believes that working with a veteran not only helps young players integrate into the team's system faster on the field, but also gives them more security and confidence psychologically.
In addition, Fish highlighted the importance of emotional stability for soccer players. He said that as a player who plays for one of the best clubs in the world, he understands the importance of staying calm and focused. He doesn't get overly excited or frustrated by winning or losing a game, but rather tries to live each day to the best of his ability to contribute to the team. He believes that this state of emotional stability can sometimes play an unexpected role in a game, helping the player to stay awake and calm at critical moments.
