Restricted Superstar

Although Benitez does not like to communicate with players very much, he knows the importance of Gao Xiaodong in Inter Milan, and there are many rumors about Gao Xiaodong wanting to transfer, so less than a week after taking office, he personally Came to Hua Guo to meet Gao Xiaodong.

When Benitez and his assistant arrived in the imperial capital, Gao Xiaodong had just rushed back from his hometown, and the two met for the first time in Gao Xiaodong's home.

For some reason, Benitez did not avoid reporters when he came. When Gao Xiaodong came out to greet Benitez, he saw many reporters trailing behind Benitez and felt a little unhappy. This is his new home, Gao Xiaodong does not want fans and reporters to bother.

However, Gao Xiaodong did not show it, he enthusiastically welcomed Benitez to his home.

Facing a celebrity like Benitez, Gao's father and mother obviously felt a lot of pressure. The two greeted Benitez and left, leaving Xiao Le as an interpreter for Gao Xiaodong.

Benitez was a workaholic. Even when his father died, he returned after playing the Club World Cup. He met Gao Xiaodong for the first time. Benitez did not find topics of interest to both sides to get closer to each other. Instead, he talked about work straightforwardly.

"Gao, I chose Inter Milan between Juventus and Inter Milan, mainly because of you. It is very happy to be able to coach you."

Benitez’s flattery was too blunt, and Gao Xiaodong’s embarrassing cancer was about to be committed, and he quickly said: "The coach has praised him, I am not so good."

Benitez didn’t smile and said seriously: “I haven’t given a prize, you deserve this praise, but because you haven’t renewed your contract, there are a lot of rumors about your transfer from the outside world. I hope you can stay at Inter. I can help you win the Golden Globe Award."

Speaking of the topic of contract renewal, Gao Xiaodong was even more embarrassed and grudgingly said with a smile: "Coach, Mr. Mendes is already talking to the club about contract renewal. I believe there will be results soon."

Benitez said: "That's good. If you can stay, our results will be guaranteed. But if we want to continue to be brilliant, we also need to introduce more powerful players. Inter Milan has done in the results last season. It’s perfect, but we can do better in the process."

The new coach will definitely look for the shortcomings of the old coach. There is nothing wrong with it. Gao Xiaodong said: "Coach, what are you going to strengthen now?"

Benitez said: "Balotelli was very stiff with the team fans last season. He is very likely to leave, so we still need a young striker. He can't shake the main positions of Eto'o and Milito. , But must be able to contribute five or six goals and assists a year."

Gao Xiaodong interjected: "Should Balotelli go?"

Benitez said: "Man City’s offer is very impressive. Chairman Moratti has the intention of letting go. Mancini and Balotelli share the same father and son. Balotelli is also willing to go. The departure may be very big. Even if we don’t leave, we still need a reliable striker. Kuyt and Torres are our goals."

Talk high, listen carefully, he thinks Kuyt has hope, but Torres is hard to say.

Benitez continued: "Cambiasso and Stankovic in the back midfielders are already old, and the main force is very reluctant. Montari is too rough. The main midfielder is only Motta, and Motta's running and sweeping ability is not good. Strong, I hope to be able to buy Mascherano, he and Motta match. In the defense, Samuel and Lucio need to rotate, Agger hopes to play with me in Inter Milan, we will also observe In the World Cup, see if there is a good central defender. Although Inter Milan is the treble champion, I think we need to reinforce at least four positions, otherwise it will be difficult to guarantee the results."

Gao Xiaodong tentatively asked: "What does Chairman Moratti think?"

Benitez does not doubt that he has him, and said: "Chairman Moratti does not object to my request for signings, but I hope I will try my best to make good use of the existing lineup."

Gao Xiaodong nodded and asked: "What should Inter Milan in your mind be like?"

Benitez proudly said: "My tactical style is actually different from Mourinho. Although I am also good at defensive counterattacks, I prefer Barcelona-style passing and Liverpool-style impact. It looks better. For a giant team like Inter Milan, winning cannot be the only goal. It is also necessary to enjoy the ball in the frontcourt. It should be a high position and the combination of pass and control in the middle and backcourt. To implement such a tactic, you need to work harder on physical training. "

Speaking of Benitez, let his assistant turn on the computer and explain to Gao Xiaodong the tactical play of Inter Milan after he coached through an animated demonstration.

It's a workaholic, really dedicated, but Gao Xiaodong scratched his head, but he still complained in his stomach, learning Barcelona? Barcelona was beaten by us.

Benitez went on to talk about Gao Xiaodong, "Although the style of play will change, you are still the most important one in the team. Last season you did very well, but in fact you can do it. Better. I think it’s a waste to let you defend. You should focus more on organization and offense. The entire midfielder is your position, organization and scheduling, and the front door. This is your role, neither Helping to defend to the midfielder is not going to the front to play forward. Sneijder has a long pass. I think he can assist you, or retreat to the midfielder, provided that Mascherano comes."

Gao Xiaodong understands that this is to take back his right to be a free man in the game and specifically let him play in the midfield, which is the position of Liverpool Gerrard. The difference is that he is free in the midfield.

Gao Xiaodong asked: "Coach, Inter Milan's players are too old. If they are in high position, can they be physically fit?"

Benitez said: "I don't think age is a problem. It's mainly physical reserves and distribution. Once we get the ball, we control the ball and can rest completely. In fact, what I worry most is not physical fitness, but the players' loss of initiative and righteousness. The desire for honor, so we must introduce new players, promote young players, and maintain the pressure of competition at all times."

Gao Xiaodong understands Benitez's thinking in general. It should be said that as a world-class coach, Benitez is still very predictable, and the signing is also very good. He also takes into account the loss of aggressiveness that the players have experienced after the peak. Psychology, but what makes Gao Xiaodong feel uneasy is that Benitez is too eager to get rid of the shadow that Mourinho has brought to him. The tactics have changed too much. Gao Xiaodong doubts whether his teammates can adapt, in case the players object. , Benitez couldn't control the locker room, and it was troublesome behind.

In addition, Gao Xiaodong is also uncertain whether Moratti will recruit and replenish fresh blood after winning the championship. These uncertain factors determine whether Inter Milan can achieve better results this season.

Benitez is really not a person who likes to chat. He and Gao are both football and tactics. Until Gao Xiaodong asked him to eat Juquande roast duck, he and Gao Xiaodong were talking about football. Let Gao Xiaodong love football. Although it’s just the first time I met, Gao Xiaodong feels that Benitez’s EQ is indeed not that high. The factions in the Inter Milan team are complicated. The players have just won the Triple Crown. Gao Xiaodong is a little worried. Can Benitez control the locker room. 8)