Perez believes the line between NEC's impressive attacking football last season and their current struggles is very thin. He suggests that the team's predictable nature is a major factor in their poor form, stating that NEC is a team where everything fell into place last season, but this year they are struggling to compete.
The team's Europa League campaign has been marred by a series of struggles, with Perez admitting that it's not easy for NEC to compete for the top four. He notes that the team's players are in high demand, making it difficult to replace them with new signings.
Perez's comments come as NEC face a tough test against Juventus in the Europa League.