Doha: The failures of England and Portugal teams are an example of the failure to use power according to their personal preferences and dislikes. Coaches have more power than captains in football. They are also referred to as managers. In many sports including kabaddi and cricket, coaches cannot advise players while they are playing. But in the game of football, advice can be given from their assigned place on the side of the field. You can scold and shout at the same time. But don’t cross that line.
Even if it doesn’t cross that line, it’s common for some coaches to overstep their authority to single out players they don’t like and don’t respect. Senior players are not spared. No one questions the coaches if those results are successful. Because of that decision, not only the team loses, but the coach also suffers. Portugal and England teams have become victims due to the decision of the coaches. England coach: Gareth Southgate (52, England): Raheem Sterling, who had scored goals in previous matches for England, was brought on as a substitute in the 79th minute, Marcus Rashford in the 85th minute and Jack Grealish in the 98th minute of extra time. So England coach Gareth Southgate has come under heavy criticism. However, Marcus had scored 3 goals before the quarter finals. The result might have changed if they had been fielded earlier.
Portugal player: Fernando Santos (68. Portugal): The star player Cristiano Ronaldo played in the World Cup as the captain of the Portugal team. In the knockout round match against Switzerland, Pepe was captained and Ronaldo sat as a substitute. Then Ronaldo was subbed off in the 73rd minute of the game with just 17 minutes remaining. It was heavily criticized. But Portugal won that game and the criticism was contained. Ronaldo also sat out as a substitute in the quarter finals. Ronaldo was brought on in the 51st minute of the 2nd half after Morocco scored in the first half. Coach Santos’ ‘politics’ has now emptied Portugal because Ronaldo, the best player, doesn’t respect him.
Brazil coach: Liarnado (A) Tide (61, Brazil): Perhaps star player Neymar was given his first chance in the ‘penalty shoot-out’ at the end of the game against Croatia. If he had scored, the other players would have gained confidence. The coach had decided to give him a 5th chance at the end. But Croatia secured victory in the first 4 chances. So Neymar was unable to use the 5th opportunity. Now the Brazil coach has resigned from his post. Yes, coaches are the first scapegoat when a team fails. Despite this, Brazil has played 81 games under Dide’s coaching since 2016, winning 60, drawing 15, and losing 6.