It’s not easy taking the reigns over a professional club, especially when it’s been in the league for not even two years. The French gaffer and NYCFC boss Patrick Vieira came in looking to change the philosophy and while doing so, has found the balance this team is looking for.
Forwards, midfielders and defenders. All three of those positions need to click in order to find that balance and with 41 points, the balance is there. The flow between David Villa, Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo, Jack Harrison, Thomas McNamara, Ronald Matarrita and even Frédéric Brillant has been brilliant.