Pusic hugs, kisses and kicks at FC Twente

The new FC Twente-trainer Marino Pusic for the number eighteen of the Premier league a very different wind blowing than its predecessor Gertjan Verbeek. The Croat has a background in the sector and pays a lot of attention to the mental aspect of it. “The first element I inserted, the group’s dynamic process and build confidence. We have held extensive discussions, both group calls and individual calls,” said Pusic.

FC Twente trainer Marino Pusic good along with Oussama Assaidi.

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He shuns an unorthodox approach. “The players know how I pitch. I’m just saying what I think of something. They also know that I am able to get people to embrace and even a kiss on the forehead. I do that sincerely. But I am also able to have someone right in two kick if that is in the best interest of the club. I heard someone calling something about a knuffeltrainer. Yes, I love people and am definitely a sensitive person, but I’m also a hard-nosed professional who limits and requirements. I take the players in all the love involved in that process. I can also cuddle and that I do from my heart.”

Pusic, who tomorrow with the tukkers the uitduel with VVV-Venlo finishing, has the heavy task given to FC Twente for the Eredivisie. “I am a true optimist and always see possibilities”, says the import Achterhoeker. “But our fits of modesty. The fact is that we are on the bottom and therefore we have at the moment but one purpose and that is hunting place seventeen.”