In the life of Roberto Martinez, the past few months have been interesting to say the least.
Having led Belgium into Euro 2020 amid external claims that it was the last chance for the country's 'Golden Generation' to win a major trophy, Martinez and his players came up short, losing to eventual winners Italy in the quarter-finals.
Fast forward three months, though, and there is more silverware on offer for the Red Devils in the shape of the Nations League, with the finals taking place in Italy this week.
Winning the trophy would ensure that hope remains strong for the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard to take home the biggest prize of them all, the World Cup, in just over a year's time.