In an interview with FutbolMLS.com this week, New York City gaffer Patrick Vieira said that NYCFC doesn’t necessarily insist on replacing departing midfielder Frank Lampard with another household name.
A very adamant Vieira had the following to say:
“There are people who have the wrong perception. In our game, big names do not mean everything. The important thing is performance. I am sure that NYCFC fans prefer footballers who surrender through the club, who work hard in the field, who make the team win matches. The name does not help you win games, the quality of the player does.