Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has said that John Terry will eventually adapt to the “hurly-burly” of Championship football.
The 36-year-old Terry joined the Championship club from Chelsea this summer and has so far had a mixed impact in terms of his performances for the club.
He endured a testing game during his club’s 1-1 draw with Bristol City last Friday and was very lucky to have not conceded a second half penalty.
Bruce has also highlighted this struggle but added that he feels that the veteran will eventually adapt to Championship football.
He said, “John is doing fine. He will get used to the hurly-burly. This was never going to be an easy option and I think he realised that when he signed.
“I don’t think he wanted an easy option. He could have taken that and moved abroad. It is not just what he gives on the pitch, it is what he gives off the pitch and the young lads. I have surrounded the young ones with really good pros, which I think was important.
Terry was not only brought into the Villains setup for his performances. As he has vast experience and is a five times Premier League winner, he was also brought in to add leadership and mentorship to the squad and the ex-Chelsea man will surely have to improve soon.
