Cagliari's New Boy Winks: 'Maresca Made Me See Football Differently
Harry Winks has credited Enzo Maresca and Mauricio Pochettino as the two coaches who shaped his understanding of football.
The English midfielder, who joined Cagliari from Leicester City, has given his first interview to the club's official channels, reflecting on the mentors and team-mates who have defined his career. Winks was especially warm about the two managers he feels changed how he views football.
Cagliari will be hoping that the lessons Winks absorbed from those influences will now benefit a midfield in need of experience as Fabio Pisacane's side prepare for the new Serie A season.
The Italian club signed Winks in the summer, and the midfielder has wasted no time in praising the coaches who have helped shape his career. Maresca, who is currently the manager of Chelsea, was a key influence on Winks during his time at Leicester City, where they won the Championship title together.
Winks has also credited Pochettino, who gave him the chance to play and emerge at Tottenham. Pochettino gave Winks his full trust, and the midfielder owes him a great deal.
The Sardinian side will be looking to Winks to bring some much-needed experience to their midfield, as they prepare to face the likes of Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan in the new season. With Winks on board, Cagliari fans will be hoping that their team can push on and challenge for a top-half finish in Serie A.
Winks names Maresca his best coach in Cagliari interview, and it's clear that the Italian manager has had a lasting impact on the English midfielder.
Cagliari's new boy Winks is set to make his Serie A debut in the coming weeks, and fans will be eagerly awaiting his first appearance in the Italian top-flight. With Maresca's influence still evident in Winks' game, the Sardinian side will be hoping that their new signing can make an immediate impact.
Source: Yahoo Sports