Chapter 29 Miracle Worker
In the afternoon, in the meeting room of Majadahonda.
All the coaches, players, and staff of the first team were present, filling up the not very spacious meeting room.
When Yang Hao entered the field accompanied by Juanma Lillo, Cesar Mendiodoro and Parrales, everyone's eyes were on Yang Hao. They were all wondering what the head coach would say in the first full-staff meeting of the first team.
When we played against Barcelona before, the time was too tight and I really couldn’t spare the time.
But this time, the upcoming match against Malaga is the highlight.
Coupled with Juanma Lillo's upcoming training, this meeting had to take place.
And it must be opened well.
It was the first time that Yang Hao faced so many people directly, so he was a little nervous.
It's a different feeling than facing 48,000 Atletico fans at the Calderon Stadium.
In the stadium, the distance was a bit far, but now, they were almost face to face.
Any movement of Yang Hao, even the slightest expression, could not escape their eyes.
He is the focus of everyone's attention.
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“The people present here are the best talents in world football.”
Yang Hao first went up to the podium, put down his things, then walked down and walked among the crowd.
It felt as if his area was not just the podium, but the entire conference room.
Everyone also followed his movements and his words, turning their bodies, their eyes always focused on him.
"Here are the best scorers in the world."
When Yang Hao said this, his hand happened to pat Hasselbaink's shoulder.
The Dutch striker immediately straightened his back.
"We have the best attacking midfielder in the world." Yang Hao took a picture of Belleron.
"There are the best defensive midfielders in the world." This time he photographed Baraja and Pablo Garcia.
"Our left side, our right side, our full-backs, our defenders, our goalkeeper, our coach, our staff and our fans."
After walking around below, Yang Haozheng walked back to the podium.
"I have always wondered about one thing, and it's not just me, but the whole world, and for many, many years to come, everyone will have this question: how did Atletico Madrid get relegated when they had so many great players and so many talented people?"
Only then did Yang Hao reveal his true intentions and raised his own questions.
Is Atletico Madrid strong?
Looking at La Liga, who dares to say that this lineup is not strong?
So why the downgrade?
God knows!
Not only are others asking, but the players themselves are asking as well.
No professional player wants to see the team he plays for relegated, no matter how much he hates it.
It's part of their career resume.
Yang Hao looked around at the crowd, and most of them showed their desire for knowledge in response to his questions.
They are also looking for answers.
In fact, Yang Hao had no answer at all, because many things and many words were not suitable to be said in this occasion.
"Of course, there is no point in us discussing this issue now."
Yang Hao brought everyone's thoughts back.
"Because we are in the relegation zone now and have been there for a long, long time."
Since it has become a reality, it is really meaningless to investigate how it happened. It is a pure waste of time.
What Yang Hao needs most and what he lacks most now is time.
"I know that many people here have already contacted the team and may have even reached a consensus privately. They are just waiting for the end of this season so that they can jump out of this quagmire of Atletico Madrid."
Yang Hao's words made many people present agitated again.
"This is normal." He emphasized his tone and suppressed the discussion.
"If it were me, I would do the same, but I hope everyone here will think about it, is this team really hopeless?"
The scene fell silent again.
"Do you want to escape like a stray dog as a relegated team? Or do you want to be the hero who successfully avoided relegation and leave with pride? I believe that you should know better than me which choice to make."
"You can imagine, if Atletico Madrid fails to avoid relegation this season and is relegated, then whether you stay or go, you will always bear the shame of this season, and this stain will remain on your career resume forever."
"Is this what you want to see?"
Yang Hao's repeated questions made all the players, coaches and staff members fall into deep thought.
Of course, there is an exception, and that is Perizaro.
He was brought to Atletico Madrid by Ranieri. According to common sense, he should have left with Ranieri long ago.
But even so, the Italian kept nodding his head, obviously agreeing with what Yang Hao said and feeling the same way.
"We are in the relegation zone now, but we are not completely desperate yet. There are still six rounds of the league. Imagine, as long as we fight for these six rounds, our situation will be completely different and we will be able to successfully avoid relegation."
"I can guarantee here that as long as the team avoids relegation, I will not stop any of you from leaving the team. But before that, I hope each of you can let go of all the problems in the past, put aside the future for the time being, and focus on the present and play well in the next six rounds of the league."
"We just beat Barcelona 4-1 at home, which proves that we are strong enough to beat all opponents in La Liga; the new management has fulfilled their promises and paid salaries, appearance fees and bonuses on time, which proves that they are trustworthy and keep their promises."
"So now, the biggest obstacle standing in our way is gone!"
When Yang Hao said this, many people present nodded, obviously they were mobilized by him.
Especially those players who participated in the match against Barcelona and those who have talked to him recently were inspired.
"Many people outside are saying that Atletico Madrid is finished. It's impossible to win four games in six rounds."
Yang Hao said this with a chuckle, "But I want to say, they are all wrong. We don't want to win 4 games in 6 rounds."
"We want to win all six games and end the season with six consecutive wins!"
At the end of his speech, Yang Hao pointed at the player in front of him very hard and shouted with all his strength.
This is what he wants to say most today, and this is what he wants to instill in Atletico Madrid players.
4 wins in 6 games to avoid relegation?
It doesn't exist!
When you think like this, don't expect to successfully avoid relegation.
What should we do then?
We must make a desperate determination and win all 6 battles!
Only with such determination, courage and fighting spirit can you have a chance to avoid relegation.
Otherwise, go to the Western Second Division and have fun!
Everyone was obviously frightened by Yang Hao's actions, not just because of the loudness of his voice, but also because of his unquestionable determination and his indomitable momentum.
"What is a miracle?"
"People always talk about the Danish miracle, the Kaiserslautern miracle... but I want to ask, what created the miracle?"
Yang Hao looked at everyone with great conviction, pointing his finger at each of them, "We are creating a miracle right now!"
"If we can lead Atletico Madrid to avoid relegation when the whole world thinks it is impossible, then we will have created a miracle, and we will become the miracle makers that everyone will talk about."
"The opportunity is already before us. Whether we are willing to reach out and grab it, and give it a try, depends on us."
"And I have made my choice. I also welcome more like-minded people to come to my side. Let's fight side by side and create a miracle that belongs to us together!"
At the end of his speech, Yang Hao raised his clenched fist with his right hand, appearing to be exerting extra strength.
Most of the people at the scene were obviously infected by him, and many even followed him in clenching their fists.
"I've finished what I'm saying. The road is ahead. You can choose for yourself!"
After saying that, Yang Hao turned and walked out of the meeting room.
The moment he walked out of the conference room, there was a burst of warm applause, mixed with the cheers of the players.
But they didn't notice that Yang Hao secretly breathed a sigh of relief the moment he walked out of the meeting room.
He really tried his best.
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"So cool!" Parales kept praising as he looked at the door where Yang Hao's figure was gone.
Listening to the applause from the audience and the inspiring speech really makes one's blood boil.
This made the young Parales' eyes sparkle. He felt that this was what being a man should be like, radiating a dazzling light that attracted everyone's attention.
"He has the potential to be a charismatic coach." Juanma Lillo also laughed.
"What is charisma?" Parales was a little surprised.
Mendiodoro on the side was also puzzled. Is there such a type of coach?
"Charismatic leadership," Lillo explained.
Everyone suddenly understood.
If you think about it carefully, Yang Hao’s speech just now was indeed very charming and inspiring .
Looking at the reactions of the players on the scene, it is obvious that they were all infected.
Juanma Lillo was also filled with amazement at this moment.
Having started coaching at the age of 16 and having coached teams in the Spanish Second Division and La Liga, Lillo knows very well where his problems lie.
If we talk about football, he has no problem, but when it comes to communicating with the players, especially like Yang Hao just now, in front of so many people, to motivate the team and boost morale, he really can't do it.
In the past, he really didn't feel anything, and always felt that it didn't matter if he couldn't do it.
But now, when he heard Yang Hao's speech with his own ears and saw with his own eyes the visible improvement in the morale and fighting spirit of Atletico Madrid's players, he had to admit that the head coach should have such talents.
At critical moments, you really need this kind of ability to lead the team and turn the tide.
But after realizing this, Juanma Lillo became even more confused.
Before, he doubted whether he still had a chance to be a good head coach, but now, he even began to doubt whether he could still be a good head coach.
But he quickly suppressed his doubts and focused more on the team's preparations.
Yang Hao is doing, and has even done, what he promised before, so Juanma Lillo must also do his job well.
