Rita Guarino is the new manager at West Ham. She wants to help the team do better in the Women's Super League.
Rita Guarino has a lot of experience in women's football. She played for Italy in the first Women's World Cup in 1991. In 2017, she became the first manager of Juventus women's team. Her team won four Serie A titles in a row and some cups too. This shows she knows how to make a good team.
Guarino joined West Ham in December after Rehanne Skinner left. She signed an 18-month contract. The team had a tough start to the season. But they won 2-1 against Leicester recently. This win helps them stay in the league. Steve Kirby will help her as assistant coach.
Guarino is happy to join West Ham. She says the club has a good history and values she likes. She talked to the board and feels excited about the project. The team has talent and experience. She wants to help players grow as people and as a group. Her goal is a team that is organized, quick with the ball, and smart about space. Hard work and team spirit matter most to her.
This is one of the best leagues in the world, says Guarino. Games here are very intense. Many teams play at a high level. She is learning the new football culture in England. But she stays focused on making the team better step by step.
Her first game was against Chelsea on January 11. It was a hard match. Now, the next home game is against Tottenham on February 1. Fans want to see a win at home under her lead. The team needs to fight to stay safe from dropping out of the league.
