West Brom news: Chris Lepkowski gushes over Carlos Corberan after revelation
Chris Lepkowski has waxed lyrical over West Brom boss Carlos Corberan after a financial comparison has been made to the rest of the Championship teams.
The Baggies are among the bottom two in the second tier as they have not spent any money on new arrivals this season.
However, Corberan has still managed to guide the team to a respectable position as they sit in the play-off places.
Coaches Voices’ Charlie Zazzera took to Twitter to share the finances and wrote: “Money spent by Championship teams this season…
“Considering the spend, arrivals and departures, Valérien Ismaël is doing a decent job at Watford. Carlos Corberán is doing an outstanding job at West Brom.”
To which Lepkowski, a former Birmingham Mail journalist responded, “A true metric is generally what a club invests in terms of wages over players’ contracts – not what is/isn’t spent on fees, which isn’t a credible or reflective metric in its own right. Even so, this goes to show the value for £ wba have within their squad. CC doing so well.”
Corberan deserves a lot of the credit at West Brom
Lepkowski’s point underscores the managerial prowess required to excel in a league like the Championship without significant financial backing.
While monetary investment often correlates with success in football, managers like Corberan demonstrate the value of tactical acumen, player development and team cohesion over lavish spending.
The Spaniard’s ability to guide the Baggies to a playoff position despite minimal financial investment highlights his adeptness at maximising the resources available to him.
By focusing on factors like wage distribution and optimising player contracts, Corberan effectively utilises the talent within his squad to compete at a high level.
Managers who achieve success without significant financial backing showcase their skill in identifying undervalued players, implementing effective tactics and fostering a strong team culture. or in achieving success on the field.
The new owners have to back Corberan in the transfer market or there is a chance a Premier League side takes the punt on him and lures him away from the Hawthorns.
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