New Zealand press praises Anthony Hudson's motivational skills

The New Zealand press highlighted the work done by coach Anthony Hudson in motivating his players ahead of the match against the Peruvian National Team for the playoff. His main objective is to make his team feel capable of defeating any opponent, no matter how difficult it may be.

"There is no doubt that Anthony Hudson is familiar with the concept of mind games. After all, one of his idols and mentors, José Mourinho, is considered a master of it, using his press conferences to subtly (and not so subtly) lift his players or put pressure on his opponents or distract from a problem he doesn't want to address," stated the Stuff portal in their analysis of the coach's work.

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The press believes that saying he wanted Peru as his opponent and that he is happy to face them instead of Argentina, Colombia, or Chile is part of the coach's strategy to motivate and mentally prepare his players.

The coach of New Zealand reinforced his statement by saying, "we are no longer the underdogs, we don't believe in that anymore, that's gone," before sending a message to have confidence in oneself. Andy Martin, CEO of the New Zealand National Team, joined this mind game by calling for a "hostile" welcome for the Peruvian National Team upon their arrival in the country.

According to Stuff, the strategy being used by the coach and his staff could be a double-edged sword, as they believe the Peruvian National Team "will be on guard when they arrive here in two weeks."

A few years ago, the coach of New Zealand was invited to Real Madrid's training sessions by José Mourinho. (Internet)

"Peru deserves more respect than it has been shown, and not only because of their recent results. Peru is a country where millions of people live and breathe soccer, and New Zealand will experience a rare moment when soccer captures hearts and minds," they said.

According to the news portal from New Zealand, all the pressure should be on Peru, and none of it on the 'All Whites,' and Hudson, Martin, and everyone else should say things that help reinforce that.

The Peruvian National Team will play their first match in Wellington on Friday, November 10, at 10:15 pm (Saturday, November 11, in New Zealand). The second match will be at the National Stadium on Wednesday, November 15, at 9:15 pm.

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