Super Eagles And Fulham forward Samuel Chukwueze has stated he does not plan to pursue a coaching position in soccer after retiring as a player, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
A 26-year-old player is presently representing the Nigerian national squad in Morocco, where the three-time AFCON champions aim to secure a fourth title.
"It's tougher coaching because they don't rest, they constantly think through problems each night. Picture being a manager, you grow old fast," said the quick-witted forward in a video shared on X by Sky Sports.
"You must consider various aspects: prioritizing the players, selecting the starting XI each week, and dealing with such an impressive group of athletes," Chukwueze added.
The strategic aspect is also present, such as reviewing footage. You come in at 7 am and stay until midnight. Picture yourself in that scenario.
The player on loan from AC Milan stated that coaching roles present greater challenges compared to playing positions, as part of a discussion involving fellow Fulham team members such as Josh King, Joachim Anderson, Jorge Cuenca, and Emile Smith-Rowe.
"Later, on the sideline, you must yell at the athletes. You'll need to take Panadol, paracetamol each time you return home," he continued.
To me, it's the most challenging task. If I retire from my career, all things related to football will come to an end.
Young British player Josh King expressed disagreement with the Nigerian's views, stating that the responsibility to perform well during matches lies more with the athletes than with the manager.
I believe playing is challenging because we're the ones who do the actual work on the field; there's pressure," said the 19-year-old. "The coach can't influence the result; we're the ones performing on the pitch, so I think it's tougher. Without us, the coach wouldn't have a job.
Chukwueze later added that managers are often dismissed by the club’s administration following a difficult period, rather than due to actions taken by the players.
"You're out on the field to perform your role. Consider this: when a match is lost, who gets fired? The manager, right? They don't fire you. His responsibilities are tougher. Each evening, he simply hopes and prays that his players make the correct decisions," concluded the winner of the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Prior to the start of the AFCON 2025 competition, the ex-Villarreal forward was performing well with Marco Silva's team, netting two goals and delivering three assists in his last five matches for the Cottagers. He has carried this performance to Morocco, offering two assists for Raphael Onyedika during Nigeria's concluding group match against Uganda.
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