On December 17, 2021, Shanghai Port announced the official signing of Australian Muscat as the team's manager and signed him on a one-year contract. Muscat is a 50-year-old veteran coach who will lead Shanghai Port to the 2024 season. For Chinese fans, especiallyShandong TaishanMuscat is no stranger to fans. In the group stage of this season's AFC Champions League, his Yokohama Mariners were beaten twiceShandong Taishan, qualified as the top of the group, which shows his excellent coaching ability. Over the past 10 years, Muscat has been the manager of Melbourne Victory in Australia and Yokohama Mariners in Japan, and has won four trophies. Among them, he led Melbourne Victory to victory in 2015 and 2018Australian Super LeagueChampion, at Yokohama Mariner, he led the team to JapanSuper Bowland J1 League Champion.
As a coach, Muscat has an impressive resume. When he was a young player, he played in the Premier LeagueCrystal Palaceand Wolves, Glasgow Rangers in the Premier League, and Millwall in the Championship. Not only that, but Muscat is also for AustraliaNational teampotency, and representedNational teamHe made 46 appearances and scored 10 goals. Muscat was born as a defender and was known for his ferocious style of play and brutal style. According to statistics, Muscat received a total of 123 yellow cards and 12 red cards in his career from 1992 to 2011. For this reason, he was even rated by ElgolDigital in SpainFootballOne of the dirtiest players of all time.
Interestingly, there is another striking anecdote about Muscat's playing days. In a match in 2003, Muscutt, who was playing for Millwall at the time, threatened Ashley Young, who was only 18 at the time, during the pre-match warm-up, saying that if you dare to dribble past me, I will break your leg!However, Ashley Young did not face Muscat in this game because Muscater was stamped before he came off the benchWatfordplayer sent off. Back in 1999, a foul by Muscat resulted inBellamyInjured, such a bad behavior makes people have a deeper understanding of the degree of his **. Even Muscat was warned by the club's CEO because of his temper problems, and he was warned to rein in his behaviour or be sacked. Even former Birmingham player Martin Greyinger and Premier League star Crouch have an aversion to Muscat, which shows his notoriety on the pitch.
After Muscat turned coach, he showed his intelligence and ability. In the case of his coaching experience with the Yokohama Marinos, his favorite formation to use is the 433 formation. He often fielded the likes of Elber, Mateus and Anderson López as a trident of outfield reinforcements, and their onslaught and impact terrified the opposition defence. It was with such a lineup that Yokohama Mariners won 3-0 in an AFC Champions League matchShandong Taishan, almost made a bigger **.
As a coach, Muscat earned the respect of the players at Yokohama Mariner. When he was about to leave, the players couldn't let go. This is all thanks to his strict and fair management style. He is a team player, knows how to play to the strengths of each player, and gives them enough freedom and trust. At the same time, he also has strict requirements and pursues perfect performance. He once said: "A good team needs strict discipline and plenty of training to be able to do well in the game. That's how Muscat succeeds.
In addition to his intelligence and managerial abilities, Muscat also has a wealth of tactical experience. His coaching team meticulously studies the characteristics and weaknesses of each opponent and develops a tactical plan accordingly. In the game, he is good at adapting to the situation on the field and making appropriate adjustments. He focuses not only on offense, but also on defense. Under his tutelage, the players have developed excellent technical and physical qualities that allow them to make the most of their strengths while also being able to protect their goals closely.
Muscat's coaching career is a testament to his ability and impact as a great coach. He has earned the respect and trust of his players with his strict and fair management style, while also showing his intelligence and tactical ability. His extensive experience and keen insight allow him to quickly identify the weaknesses of his opponents and develop tactical plans accordingly. Under his guidance, the team's technical and physical qualities have improved, and they have been able to make the most of their strengths while also being able to protect their goals closely.
However, Muscat is also controversial as a former bad guy. His ferocious style and bad behavior have made people disgusted with him. However, after his transformation, he showed a new image, and he proved himself to be a good coach and leader through hard work. His success teaches us that a person's past does not represent his future, and that with enough determination and hard work, he can change his image and become a better person.
Overall, Muscat is a man in theFootballThere are high-impact coaches in the world. He is known for his intelligence and tactical prowess, and has earned the respect of his players for his strict and impartial management style. His success teaches people that with enough determination and hard work, one can change one's image and become a better person. It is believed that under his leadership, Shanghai Port will achieve greater results in ChinaFootballon the road to a more solid step.