Super Marshal

"Tomorrow's Copa del Rey game will undoubtedly be very difficult, but everyone in our team has confidence in the new head coach. He told us that the team can win away games and reverse. I believe the team is developing in a good direction. "

That's what team captain Juan Carlos Aguilera said in an interview with Marca.

"We all know what this game means. There is no need to mobilize, and all of us will do our best."

That's what veteran Toni Munoz said.

"If the game can be scored early, we may still come back in the away game, and everyone in our team is fully committed to preparing for the game, and we will use all means to defeat the opponent."

The person who said this was Kiko.

"0-2 at home is indeed a very disappointing score, but we haven't given up yet. We will return the opponent 2-0 in the away game, or even more, and we will get the right to advance!"

This is Fernando Correa.

"There is no doubt that we are two-to-nil on aggregate, but that is not a problem. Vallecano is not just a sure thing."

"There is still a second round in the game, and we still have enough chances to make up for the mistakes we made in the first round."

"Vallecano is a very tenacious team, but we will beat them away and get through."

This is what Gao Han said!

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Madrid, Calderon Stadium, President's Office.

The bloated old Hill was sitting behind the desk, watching the TV hanging on the wall in front of him, laughing.

"He really has a way, and he was able to convince this group of veterans."

Hill, Cerezo, and Paulo Futre, who sat across from him, all nodded in surprise.

No one thought that in just one day, Gao Han would be able to convince this group of veterans to stand up and speak for him.

"He is really good. After rushing back to the Sports City at noon that day, he directly asked Carlos Pena to arrange a meeting with the players, and then he presided over the training non-stop. It was quite hard work."

Old Hill grinned and said with a laugh: "Young people, if you are motivated, that's what you should do."

"The thing about Salva..." Paul Futre asked again.

In any case, Salva is the leading center of Atletico Madrid. To sell him, Old Hill must nod.

At the mention of Salwar, old Hill's bloated, round face completely changed color.

"This kind of unjust bastard, if you sell it, you will sell it!"

Speaking of this, Old Hill's face became ruthless, "However, as Gao Han said, you can leave if you want, 15 million euros, not a penny less, otherwise, I will sit dead for the second half of the season On the bench!"

Regarding the handling of this matter, Gao Han's style of work is still very appetizing to Old Hill, and he is tough enough!

Little Hill and Cerezo looked at each other and couldn't help but smile wryly.

A strong aid of 10 million euros is a luxury enough to sit on the bench.

But they also understand that sometimes managing a team requires establishing prestige.

This time, Salva crossed the line!

"Paul." Old Hill suddenly looked at the technical director, "What are the chances of winning against Vallecano?"

A simple question made the other three people in the office silent.

On TV just now, the head coach and players shouted slogans, but everyone knows this kind of thing, can it be taken seriously?

Although there are many La Liga teams around Madrid, everyone knows how difficult it is for Vallecano.

This season, under the guidance of Juande Ramos, they beat Villarreal 5-1, Celta Vigo 3-0, Real Sociedad 4-1, and Racing Santander 4-1. It's all real, and it's all happening at home.

The two-to-two draw with Barcelona and the two-to-two draw with Real Mallorca in Aragones also showed how difficult this team is.

Last season, Atletico Madrid faced Vallecano twice in La Liga. The first round was also a 0-2 defeat, and the second round was a 1-1 away draw. Than two, in the past two years, Atletico Madrid and Vallecano have three matches, one draw and two losses, unbeaten!

It is not an exaggeration to say that Vallecano is the sufferer of Atletico Madrid.

Seeing that all three were silent, Old Hill frowned, "What? Are you afraid to speak?"

Xiao Xie smiled awkwardly, "Father, the outside world generally doesn't like us now, even our fans are in a low mood, and the media is even more..."

Old Hill also understood that he wanted to distinguish something, but in the end it was just a helpless sigh.

Once upon a time, Atletico Madrid was the powerful team in La Liga, the invincible double champion, but now?

Even a mere Vallecano can't beat it, this...

At this moment, disappointment and despair once again occupied everyone.

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The day before the game, after training, the players did not pack up and go home as usual.

They stayed to have dinner in the cafeteria of the sports city, and they would also stay in the sports city at night to concentrate on preparing for tomorrow's game.

This is customary.

Tonight's pre-match meal is more abundant than ever, whether it is eating, drinking, or playing, it makes the players more satisfied.

Gao Han specially made the pre-match meal the same as a buffet, and also allowed the players to come to some impromptu performances, singing, dancing and so on. Compared with the dullness before, the atmosphere tonight is many times more lively.

From this meal, the players can easily feel the intentions of the new coach.

But the big game is coming, and the players are also very self-disciplined while eating, drinking and having fun.

No one knows how to adjust their state better than them.

Gao Han also participated in the pre-match meal, but instead of being with the coaching staff or following the team reporters, he kept shuttling around the cafeteria to communicate with different players.

No one knows what they're talking about except themselves.

Kiko was a little strange about the behavior of the new coach, until Gao Han came to him after talking with Fernando Correa.

"How is it, Kiko?" Gao Han asked.

Kiko nodded, "Very good."

"This is a new attempt, and next I may consider canceling the pre-match centralization system."

"Abolish the pre-match centralized system?" Kiko was a little surprised.

The night before a game, it is traditional for the team to gather and recharge their batteries.

"Yes, I don't think this is a good idea, and I don't think there is anything that can make players relax and sleep more comfortably than at home." Gao Han said lightly.

"But... just in case..." Kiko had some doubts.

Gao Han smiled, "This requires self-discipline, right?"

Kiko nodded. He felt that Gao Han was really different from other head coaches.

For example, changing the pre-match meal into a buffet, doing everything possible to prepare food that so many players can eat, and what he said now, to cancel the pre-match centralized system, these are all firmly implemented by the previous head coaches.

Oh yes, there is one more thing.

"Sir, you don't seem to have announced the roster for tomorrow's game today." Kiko reminded.

Generally speaking, the game will be played tomorrow, and the head coach will definitely announce the starting lineup in advance, but Gao Han did not.

"In the future, I will never announce the starting lineup, or bulletin boards and the like."

"Why?" Kiko was a little surprised.

"Because I will tell you myself."

Kiko was taken aback for a moment, then understood.

In fact, whether it is announcing the starting roster in public or posting the roster on the bulletin board, it is quite cruel to the players.

Although it is said that as a professional player, playing football is a profitable profession, but in fact, besides making money, who doesn't want to get more opportunities to play games? Who is willing to admit that their skills are not as good as others, and they can only be a substitute, not even a substitute on the big list?

The football game is very cruel, only eleven people can be entered, and there can only be eighteen people in the big list. This is destined, and there will definitely be a group of people who will be excluded from the starting lineup, or even the big list.

This can easily cause a psychological gap.

Those players who cannot enter the starting lineup and miss the big list will definitely find it difficult to accept.

But if it is announced publicly, wouldn't it greatly exacerbate this gap and further damage the morale of the team?

On the contrary, it is like Gao Han who does not announce publicly and adopts a private communication method, which is more able to take into account the feelings of the players.

only……

Kiko vaguely guessed something.

"As we said in the tactical discussion meeting before, the team's current lineup is not suitable for high defense. We need to withdraw the defense line to the normal position, but in this way, the distance between the striker and the opponent's goal will be reduced. enlarge."

Speaking of this, Gao Han looked at Ji Ke, very frank, without any falsehood.

"So, our front line needs to pick up speed."

When Gao Han said that, Kiko understood.

He is a high center forward, not to mention that his condition has declined after being injured. Even in his peak period, his speed is not very good, and his running ability is not even strong. What he is best at is serving as a tactical fulcrum. Therefore, in his career , not many goals.

I have to admit that saying this in private and explaining the reason is indeed much more comfortable than directly disclosing the starting lineup.

Kiko smiled wryly, "Are you sure?"

"Have!"

"Then what do I need to do?" Kiko asked again.

"be ready."

"Um?"

"Well, although due to tactical needs, I will not arrange you to start, but you will appear in the roster. I firmly believe that the team will need you. I hope that by then, you will be able to play the best of yourself."

That said, a possible substitute came off the bench.

"Understood!" Kiko nodded.

"Is there anything you want to tell me?" Gao Han asked.

Kiko thought for a while, "Can you tell me, who will start the striker?"

"Villa and Torres, with Leal playing in midfield."

Kiko understands.

He has also seen the performance of these two players in the second team. They are indeed fast and capable. They are definitely talents that can be created.

When Salva was sidelined, Kiko and Fernando Correa were both seriously injured, their state declined a lot, and their characteristics did not meet the needs of the team. It is reasonable to start with Villa and Torres.

Moreover, they are still old courtiers of Gao Han, and they are familiar with it.

As for Leal, this is a genius recognized by the whole team, and Gao Han is also trying his best to activate him.

For example, in the two or three days of training, Gao Han asked that during group confrontation training, he was not allowed to pass the ball to Leal in his own half of the court, for fear that the Portuguese boy would blindly chug after receiving the ball and delay the opportunity.

And once in the opponent's half, he let Leal free and let him play.

It's really a good idea, isn't it?

Seeing that Kiko didn't say anything, Gao Han patted him on the shoulder lightly, "Believe me, starting from tomorrow's game, everything will be fine."

Ji Ke felt the confidence from Gao Han and nodded heavily.

Thanks to [book friend 61****42], [Wentao] and [Lele Wanwan] for their rewards!