When it comes to Marti Cifuentes, QPR fans have numerous nicknames for him, including “magic man,” “miracle worker,” and “messiah.”
It is difficult to hold them responsible, considering QPR appeared to be in ruins when Cifuentes was hired in October of last year. They were 23rd in the Championship after firing Gareth Ainsworth, having only two victories in their first 14 games.
QPR took a chance on Cifuentes, supporting a data-driven strategy in his recruitment, and they ensured safety last week by crushing Leeds 4-0. It implies that the journey to Coventry tomorrow will have a celebratory vibe.
It’s remarkable enough that Cifuentes has maintained QPR, but he’s done it in style, striking a balance between a stylish and practical style of play. The pivotal moment occurred in January. QPR defeated Millwall 2-0 to end their eight-game losing streak, and they have only lost four games since.
Cifuentes’ tactical acumen and attention to detail have astounded the squad. A player threw up his hands in frustration after swerving a shot wide during one of his first training sessions. The player was admonished by the boss that he had wasted four seconds grumbling when he should have been getting back into position, and the boss ended the session.
Cifuentes, a workaholic, has fully committed himself to his career at QPR. He went to Loftus Road with his assistant, Xavier Calm, on his first day off, to introduce themselves to every employee.
They studied the club’s past, and Cifuentes soon took to the famous manager Alec Stock’s aphorism, “Sweat and blood as well as technique and tactics, they’re nothing without each other.”
According to Cifuentes: “I was convinced from day one we would stay up, that we would reach the targ et.”
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