Famous Russian journalist Alexander Troitsky shared his assumptions and comments on possible negotiations between the UFA and Portuguese specialist Paulo Bento. According to him, the biggest question in the current process is the balance between short-term and high demands.
Troitskiy believes Bentu has been offered a year to manage the national team - practically only for the World Cup season. The Portuguese player, naturally, is likely to prefer a long-term contract to implement his program and build the team step by step. Here the journalist reminds of another nuance: "The budget allocated for a highly paid coach is enough for one year, maybe two years, but not five years."
At the same time, Troitsky mentions a "mental error" in the approach to the task: it seems that for any foreign coach, going to the World Cup is only an honor and a dream. In reality, failure in a major competition (especially with a team with limited capabilities) is a blow to the head coach's reputation - therefore, a risk. Such risks are usually covered by long-term guarantees. "Bentu participated in the World Cup and reached the round of 16 with South Korea. It is not easy to convince one or another top specialist with a short "mission," he emphasizes.
The journalist adds another important point: "I hope that the sports authorities will make a conscientious decision and stop looking for a foreign coach and settle on Kapadze's candidacy. There's a great Russian proverb: "You don't seek good from the good." This is perfectly suited to the situation," Troitsky wrote on his Telegram channel.
In short, Troitsky's position sounds like this: a short contract is a big risk; it takes time and guarantees to convince a top specialist; the internal candidate - Timur Kapadze - is seen as a solution "here and now" because he knows the national team ecosystem well. The intrigue surrounding the topic persists, but for the fans, the most important thing is clear: a stable plan before the World Cup, unwavering confidence, and a result on the field.
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