Chapter 81: What do I need this face for?
The Manchester United season from 1995 to 1996 was the beginning of a legend and a classic with ups and downs.
Although it was only a profound narration, both Lucas and Buenaventura could feel from the profound words how many difficulties and obstacles Ferguson and his Manchester United overcame during that period and finally reversed Newcastle.
People often only remember the results, and few people explore the legendary process.
That’s how the misunderstanding about the 12-point reversal came about.
As football practitioners, Lucas and Buenaventura both know clearly how difficult or even impossible it is to replicate the legend of Ferguson and Manchester United.
And they suddenly realized that Gao Shen had also been doing his homework in secret.
"We Chinese have a saying: A journey of a hundred miles begins with a single step." Gao Shen looked at his two capable assistants and continued.
"It means that if you want to walk 100 kilometers, when you reach 90 kilometers, you are only halfway there. Even though there are only 10 kilometers left, it becomes more difficult the closer you get to the end."
After a pause, Gao Shen said with a warning: "Our current situation is the same. It seems that we are very close to Barcelona, only two points away, but as long as we slack off a little bit, as long as we let our guard down a little bit, we will be finished."
This is true for the pursuers Real Madrid and also for the pursued Barcelona.
The difference is that Barcelona's overall strength is stronger and their tolerance rate is higher.
"I understand." Buenaventura nodded heavily. "Next, I will pay attention to the players' situation in this aspect during training. I will also pay attention to the players' emotions and psychological adjustment."
Gao Shen nodded, "Real Madrid is not Manchester United, and I am not Ferguson. None of us can guarantee that if we suffer a defeat similar to what Manchester United did, we can stand up again like Manchester United did, so we only have one chance."
At the end of his speech, Gao Shen raised his right index finger vigorously in front of Buenaventura and Lucas.
How strong a mental state must one have to be to be able to get up after falling so badly?
Gao Shen remembered that he once had a classmate who chose to repeat his senior year after performing poorly in the college entrance examination.
At the beginning, he was full of confidence. He felt that he had studied for one year longer than others and had the experience of taking the college entrance examination. He felt that he would definitely do better in the exam.
Unexpectedly, as he continued to study, he failed to make it to the college entrance examination and his mentality collapsed.
After starting work, Gao Shen has met many successful businessmen and entrepreneurs. When they are successful, they are so high-spirited, so confident, even arrogant. But once they fall, they are ruined in a very short time.
Those who have never fallen, or fallen badly, will never know how difficult it is to get up after falling!
Today's Real Madrid is very, very fragile. Gao Shen seems to be in control of the overall situation now, but this is based on the fact that he can lead the team to win. If he loses, loses badly, and makes everyone lose hope again, then I'm sorry, he will be the next Luxemburgo.
In fact, his end will be more tragic than Luxemburg's!
this is the truth!
Ultimately, that Manchester United was Ferguson's team, but this Real Madrid is not a sophisticated team.
"I plan to find some time to talk to Beckham. He was a witness to Manchester United's comeback. If possible, I hope he can bring us more personal experience."
This was also the thought that Gao Shen had after reading Ferguson's experience in the tactical library last night.
Ferguson is from the perspective of a head coach, and Gao Shen wants to understand more about the players and the locker room.
"Of course, before this, our coaching staff must be fully prepared mentally. Every subsequent battle will be more difficult!"
Lucas and Buenaventura both nodded in agreement.
Especially Buenaventura, it was as if he had gotten to know Gao Shen all over again.
Although he has not been in Real Madrid for a long time, he has received so many surprises from working with Gao Shen.
Just like today, the team clearly defeated Barcelona away, the situation was very good, and the outside world was singing praises, but Gao Shen was able to make such a rational and calm analysis.
Lucas studied economics and now does analysis, and he already prides himself on being very objective, so he prepared some extra material in his report, just to remind Gao Shen.
But unexpectedly, Gao Shen thought more deeply and comprehensively than him.
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While Gao Shen was discussing with his assistants in Madrid, far away in Turin, Italy, at Juventus' training base, Capello was also studying last night's century derby with his assistants.
Before the game, no one thought that Real Madrid could beat Barcelona 1-0 away from home and successfully narrow the points gap.
Even the most optimistic Capello predicted a 0-0 draw for Real Madrid.
Because he felt that Gao Shen would defend to the end.
"Ronaldo." Capello chewed on the name that surprised him.
It should be said that before the game, no one expected that Gao Shen would let Ronaldo play, and as a substitute.
"In fact, looking back now, I guess Gao Shen made this arrangement for many reasons, because Ronaldo's physical condition might not allow him to play the whole game, especially with so much running and pressing."
Assistant coach Italo Gabiati tried to analyze the matter in a more profound way.
"Since Ronaldo is unable to play the entire game, Gao Shen simply lets Negredo go up to consume Barcelona's defense. Puyol has just recovered from a serious injury, and Oleguer and Belletti have been fighting continuously. In this way, when the defense is almost consumed in the second half, Ronaldo can be sent up to play the advantage of a substitute surprise player."
Capello nodded as he listened, and he thought so too.
"Compared to Ronaldo's goal, I think Gao Shen's timing of substitutions in this game is very interesting." Gabiati continued, "He didn't make any moves at the beginning, obviously waiting for Rijkaard to make a substitution. He was sure that Barcelona would make the first substitution."
"Because Barcelona can't accept a draw at Camp Nou!" said Capello.
"Yes, this is a game of shamelessness."
Gabiati's words made Capello burst out laughing.
From this point of view, Gao Shen is indeed more shameless.
why?
No one knows whether Gao Shen would have taken the initiative if Rijkaard had not made a substitution, because it had already happened.
But judging from all the previous signs, at least Gao Shen gave people the feeling that he would fight to the end.
It's not surprising. At that time, many people called him ugly, conservative, and the worst head coach in the history of Real Madrid. When things came to that, what was the point of keeping his face?
"This actually makes him feel less psychologically burdened and more relaxed," Gabiati said with a smile.
But Capello shook his head repeatedly and said, "No, no, no, Italo, even with this psychological burden, I guess he will still be shameless." After saying this, Capello himself laughed.
"Why?"
"Aren't the media all saying it? He is like me." Capello laughed, and it was obvious that he really admired Gao Shen.
"In fact, he really understands the game of professional football."
The needs of fans are varied. Some like offensive feasts, some like to study tactics, some like stability, and some like the thrill of adventure and excitement ...
There are many ways for players to prove themselves, such as a goal, a pass, a tackle, or even just because they are handsome...
But there is only one way for the head coach to prove himself, and that is victory!
This is a high-risk job. A head coach who cannot lead his team to victory will eventually be fired!
"It's not easy for him to understand the game at such a young age, but he still lacks some coaching experience. His tactical layout and on-the-spot command are still a bit rough and immature. I think he should go to Serie A for a few years to gain some experience and improve and enhance his tactical qualities and ideas."
Gabiati was a little surprised. He could see that Capello really appreciated Gao Shen.
"How do you think he will play at the Bernabeu?" Gabiati asked.
Capello leaned back, and the sofa chair immediately tilted back, almost half lying down, and he was just about to cross his legs on the desk.
"That kid thought he was hiding very well, but in fact, from his deployment of troops, his on-the-spot command, and his every move, he showed a strong desire to take control of the game. So at Camp Nou, he couldn't wait to make substitutions in a tit-for-tat manner with Rijkaard."
"He said he had found a way to score against us, but I watched the first leg at least five times and I didn't see any problem, so I was wondering if he was bluffing or had he really found it?"
Capello is very smart, so he knows that sometimes he is the one who is in the dark.
It's like an exam. After finishing the paper, when checking it, it is often easy to miss some obvious mistakes. It is not until the teacher hands out the test paper and you see the points where you were deducted that you suddenly realize and slap your thigh.
Damn, why didn’t I see that?
Capello is such a shrewd man, he certainly knows this, so he is curious.
"You mean, he will take the initiative?" Gabiati asked.
Capello smiled and nodded, "Of course, 100 percent. Rijkaard doesn't want a draw at Camp Nou, and this guy doesn't want to play overtime with us at the Bernabeu, because he doesn't have the chips to do so."
"So what do we do?" Gabiati asked.
Capello raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Tonight against Treviso, we will play with the substitute lineup to conserve our energy and go to the Bernabeu to see what tricks he is playing. I hope he will not let me down then."
Juventus has this confidence now because in the Serie A standings, the Zebras are eight points ahead of AC Milan and thirteen points ahead of Inter Milan.
Even if Capello was a little willful and directly gave up the game against Treviso, it would not have any impact on the entire Serie A championship situation.
Capello is determined to win this league title, even Jesus can't take it away from him!
He not only wants the Serie A championship, but also the Champions League!
He must win against Real Madrid next Wednesday!
