Winks credits Maresca and Pochettino for shaping his career

New Cagliari midfielder Harry Winks reveals the two coaches who transformed his footballing vision.

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What happened. Harry Winks, in his first interview after joining Cagliari, praised Enzo Maresca and Mauricio Pochettino as the coaches who most shaped his understanding of the game.

• Winks says Pochettino gave him his chance at Tottenham and his full trust.
• He credits Maresca for making him see football differently.
• He named Maresca as his best coach and Mousa Dembélé as best team-mate.

“Two coaches shaped the way I see football: Pochettino, who gave me the chance to play and emerge at Tottenham. He gave me his full trust, I owe Mauricio a great deal. As for footballing identity and understanding the game, working with Enzo Maresca was something that made me see the game differently.”

— Harry Winks

Cagliari hope Winks' experience will bolster their midfield for the new Serie A season.

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