Nigel Pearson has provided insight into the difficulties of transforming his team into a high-energy side, emphasising that being able to outrun teams will prove a staple to success going forward.
Injuries have been an ongoing issue over the years at the club including during Lee Johnson and Dean Holden's reign. Improving fitness levels were therefore among the key priorities since Pearson's arrival in February 2021 and he believes they have made big and important strides in ensuring players recover quickly and remain injury-free.
Having maintained their counter-attacking prowess that proved so successful towards the end of last season, City are showing signs of a side that are adapting to play high-pressure football, especially in forward positions. An added youthfulness has contributed to that with the emergence of Tommy Conway and Sam Bell, while the departure of Chris Martin in January also emphasised the subtle change of direction the club is moving in.
