Level 1: find a system that the players are comfortable
Level 2: make the most of the talent available ie. play to the strengths of the best players
Level 3: train together and teach the squad to grow the team
Level 4: when the team is functioning, upgrade each player
Level 5: win a trophy and continue to compete for them
Level 6: keep upgrading to start competing at higher levels ie. Europe
Napoli, Roma, and Inter are at level 5, Milan between 4/5, and Lazio 3/4. We are still at level 1 playing a 3-5-2 and absolutely fail to utilise Chiesa, Vlahovic, Di Maria, and Kostic. Even at level 1 we have the squad that makes the EL semis and finish in the top 4 without the points penalty. It really makes you wonder what we could do with a good coach and how quickly we get to level 5. THE RIGHT COACH IS A MUST.