I was surprised by the resources they find. They are amazing. It doesn't get any worse than losing a Champions League game the way we did, but I felt the way they responded was absolutely magnificent.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wenger expresses surprise at how well opponents recovered resources after a crushing defeat.
- In plain terms
- I was shocked by how well they bounced back after losing badly.
- What can you take from it?
- Resilience matters even after bad losses.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle big losses?
- What makes a good comeback?
Another view
Expecting such recovery can ignore the luck or unique resources involved.
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