Emma Hayes’ success was supposed to be difficult, but under the leadership of Sonia Bompastor Chelsea are flying.
When the Frenchwoman joined Chelsea from Lyon, she said yes “hopes he can live up to Emma’s legacy.” Eight months later, the 44-year-old has more than coped with this position.
Chelsea have had a near-perfect campaign so far under Bompastor, with 16 wins and one draw from 17 games in all competitions.
After such an impressive unbeaten start, Bompastor could be forgiven for basking in fame and recognition, but praises the team., external
On the sideline, he keeps his emotions in check. He is the embodiment of coolness, calm and self-control.
And as she says, sometimes she is “helpless”.
“If a manager in a job interview says, ‘I’m always 100% sure,’ I won’t believe it because it’s not true,” she told BBC Radio 5 Live Podcast of Women’s Football Weekly.
“As a manager, of course you are the leader, you put all the pressure on yourself and that is fine. This is my fuel and my energy every day. Sometimes it’s good to let people know that I am vulnerable too.
“As a family member, sometimes you have to set standards, sometimes you have to face high expectations. Sometimes it’s also good to say: “I need your support, I’m vulnerable and it’s good to feel you’re holding me.” my back.”
