Giving a lifeline to players whose careers may have stalled is a strategy and skill for sporting directors. Shailash and David look at clubs like Real Sociedad in La Liga and Atalanta in Serie A that have a track record for this type of profile rescue. There is a discussion on the human element in developing players who are in this scenario alongside a value based assessment of these players which are both factors that a sporting director needs to consider when undertaking this type of project.
 
Sporting Directors' Corner aims to look at football in the context of Sporting Directors, to delve deeper into this multi-faceted role and its impact within football across the globe. Keep an eye out for the next episode and let us know any feedback you have in the comments.
 
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