Victor Wanyama has reflected on the tough start to his time at Dunfermline Athletic, facing setbacks and challenges.
Victor Wanyama has opened up about some of the struggles he had to endure during his first days at Dunfermline Athletic, a club that plays in Scotland's second tier.
The former Harambee Stars captain was unveiled on March 26, and he admitted to having struggled with a series of things before settling well in the club.
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One of the struggles Victor Wanyama faced was being red-carded for a handball in his first match against Ayr United, where Dunfermline Athletic lost 3-0.
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Some of the challenges Victor Wanyama experienced
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Victor Wanyama has made three substitute appearances since joining Dunfermline Athletic last month and has detailed some hurdles he faced at first.
Having not played since leaving CF Montreal, Victor Wanyama admitted to being a bit rusty but revealed that at the moment, things are looking up.
He added that the Scottish Championship plays a different kind of football, one that he was not used to, and he had to learn the ropes quite fast.
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The Scottish Championship has different challenges compared to Major League Soccer, and being thrown in the deep end was not something he anticipated.
Victor Wanyama added that the pitches are not of the best standard, something that his coach, Neil Lennon, has constantly addressed.
“I think it was tough because at the moment I came when I was not really up to speed, and now I feel I’m there now,” Victor Wanyama revealed to Dunfermline Athletic.
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“I had to first see how it goes because I’ve never been to the Championship, it’s a different playing style. A lot of pitches are not really good, and also the playing style.
“Some teams play with more power play, which is long balls, and it’s a bit different. It’s a football that I needed to adjust to, and with a bit of time, now I know how it goes.”
Despite a rough start at Dunfermline Athletic, including a red card on his debut, Victor Wanyama remains determined to find his best form and make a meaningful contribution at Dunfermline Athletic.
He acknowledged that the journey has not been easy, but he believes the struggles have only made him stronger and more adaptable.
He continues to work hard under the guidance of manager Neil Lennon, who also coached him back at Celtic FC, determined to use his experience and resilience to help the team whenever called upon.