Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini, a veteran Chilean with a wealth of coaching experience in the soccer world, looked back fondly on his coaching career in a recent interview, particularly his time at Manchester City and West Ham United. His words were full of emotions and deep thoughts about the past years.
When talking about the Manchester City period, Pellegrini was full of gratitude. He said that the Manchester City club gave him an unprecedented sense of security, which originated from the club's trust and support for the coaching team. He emphasized that Manchester City never dismisses the manager easily because of the result of a momentary match, and this stable coaching environment allows him to devote himself to the tactical construction of the team and the development of players. In his three years at City, he has led the team to win the Premier League title, the English League Cup and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time, and these honors are undoubtedly the best proof of his coaching ability.
However, Pellegrini's coaching career has not been smooth sailing. The experience of coaching at West Ham United was both a challenge and a growth for him. He admits that joining West Ham United may not have been the best choice, but out of his love for the Premier League and his desire for a new challenge, he was brave enough to accept it. However, he was disappointed by West Ham United's choice to change their manager in the face of adversity. He realized that compared to Manchester City, West Ham United had obvious deficiencies in terms of stability and long-term planning. Nevertheless, he remains grateful to the West Ham United fans for their support and encouragement during his time in charge.
Pellegrini's coaching career has been full of ups and downs and changes, but it is these experiences that have made him more mature and resilient. Now, as the manager of Real Betis, he is leading the team to write a new chapter in the European competition. He is aware of the responsibility he has and understands that every game is crucial. But he believes that with his experience, wisdom and hard work, he will be able to lead the team to more victories and honors.
