Super Marshal

"This guy is good."

Seeing that Southampton managed to score a goal from Manchester City in the final stage of the game, Gao Han had to applaud the Saints players. At least the players performed very tenaciously.

"Yeah, my body is very advantageous, and I looked very confident with that kick just now, which is really good." Brian Kidd also laughed and praised.

"Who are you talking about?" Gao Han was a little confused.

Brian Kidd was even more puzzled, "Aren't you talking about Lambert?"

Gao Han chuckled and said, "I'm talking about the number 20, Adam Lallana."

Knowing that he had committed an own goal, Brian Kidd smiled awkwardly and shook his head. He thought Gao Han was talking about Ricky Lambert. You know, a shot like that just now is difficult to achieve in a low-level league. Seen on the striker.

Why do you say that?

Mainly a kind of confidence.

When a low-level league team meets a high-level league team, they often fall behind their opponents before the game even starts.

The game is now coming to an end, with Manchester City leading 4-0. Logically speaking, Southampton should be demoralized. This is true for many Saints players on the field, but Lambert's shot just now was very confident and decisive. .

From this point of view, it is indeed quite not simple.

"Lambert was born in Liverpool's youth training camp, but he has always been frustrated. He has been in the third and fourth level leagues all year round. Thanks to his formal youth training background, he has very solid basic skills and excellent physical fitness, especially as he gets older. , gradually emerged in the lower leagues, and was bought by Southampton last summer for a high price of more than one million pounds. This season he is the top scorer in English League One."

Brian Kidd has always liked players with the traditional spirit of England, so he likes Ricky Lambert very much and feels that this player is indeed a talent that can be created. Unfortunately, he is already 28 years old. .

Gao Han was not surprised at all.

The youth training of many top league teams is not bad. Although it is difficult for the players they train to gain a foothold in the top leagues, in lower leagues, they are often treasures and even star players that countless teams are chasing.

When Chinatown was playing in the lower leagues, they also introduced youth players from Atletico Madrid.

"He is indeed very good. With his characteristics, if he encounters suitable tactics, he is fully capable of establishing a foothold in the Premier League, but it is a pity that he does not meet our requirements at Manchester City." Gao Han said lightly.

Brian Kidd is not surprised, because the players Manchester City wants now are basically of Benzema's level. How can they look at players like Ricky Lambert?

Even if they are introduced, it will be detrimental to the players if they are not played in games.

"On the contrary, it's that number 20, Adam Lallana. This guy is pretty good."

"He is 21 years old. He plays the position of left midfielder. He was born in the Saints youth training. He played the main role in the English Championship last season and his performance was average. However, after arriving in the English League this season, he fell with the Saints for a time. It's nothing. Performance, but then gradually showed his strength, and he is currently the star player in the team second only to Lambert."

Gao Han knows that after Southampton was relegated from the English Championship, it fell into the relegation zone in the first dozen rounds and performed very poorly. However, it has improved a lot in recent times and gradually got out of the predicament.

Compared to Lambert, Gao Han is more interested in Adam Lallana.

This is not only because Adam Lallana has a potential of 170 in his piercing eyes, while Lambert only has 150, but also because Gao Han appreciates Adam Lallana's delicate foot skills very much.

The Saints' youth training has always focused on technology, and Adam Lallana is one of the best.

But Gao Han has some different opinions on Adam Lallana's position on the field. "He is not fast and is not suitable for development on the wing."

Brian Kidd could only smile bitterly in response.

For a team of Southampton's level, there are not many resources to choose from. They can only optimize the configuration with the current lineup and play how they can achieve results. As for whether it is in line with the career development of the players, it is not at all Their first choice.

As for Adam Lallana, he is still young and has no choice. As long as there is a game, he can play as a defender, let alone on the wing.

Sometimes, the professional league is very cruel and very realistic.

While Gao Han was chatting with Brian Kidd, the referee finally blew the final whistle of this FA Cup game.

It happened that the Southampton players were returning to the tunnel and had to pass by the visiting team's coaching area. Many Southampton players greeted Gao Han politely and politely when they passed by the visiting team's coaching area, and Gao Han also shook hands with them one by one. .

Gao Han is already familiar with this situation, and it often happens when playing away games against low-level league teams.

Some players even asked Gao Han to give them autographs and take photos.

"That goal was beautiful, Ricky."

When it was Ricky Lambert's turn, Gao Han smiled, shook his hand and offered encouragement.

"You played very well in this game. I asked the defensive players to restrict you, but you still seized the opportunity. It's really good."

"Thank you, Mr. Gao Han."

Ricky Lambert seemed extremely excited to receive Gao Han's personal praise.

"And you, Adam, that pass was very beautiful." Gao Han also gave his praise to Adam Lallana next to Lambert. The latter looked more excited than Lambert, with a smile on his face. The admiration for Gao Han is even a bit overwhelming.

"Mr. Gao... Gao Han, can we take a photo?" Adam Lallana asked excitedly.

"Of course." Gao Han replied readily.

Soon, Adam Lallana called a reporter he knew well, and took a photo with Lambert on the left and right, with Gao Han in the middle.

But Adam Lallana was still not satisfied and ran towards the Manchester City stars again, chasing them for autographs and photos.

After all, he was only twenty-one years old.

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After returning north from Southampton, Gao Han has been unable to stay idle.

After playing in the FA Cup, Manchester City will face Liverpool in the 27th round of the Premier League.

Due to the League Cup final, the 28th round of the game was moved forward three days and was scheduled to be held in midweek. The opponent was the blue team Chelsea, and it was also an away game.

In just eight days, he had to deal with three key battles in a row, and his opponents were all powerful players in the Premier League. Gao Han did not dare to be careless at all.

But Gao Han’s troubles extend beyond the competition.

The morning after returning to Manchester from Southampton, Gao Han had just finished his recovery training session. Youth training director Rodolfo Borelli and chief scout David Harrison went to Gao Han's office together.

"I'm afraid there's something that requires your intervention." David Harrison said with a sad look on his face.

Gao Han looked at his appearance, a little funny, "What's the matter?"

"Raheem Sterling."

When he heard the name, Gao Han immediately put down the work at hand and looked at the two assistants seriously.

He is now the head coach of the first team and the head coach of Manchester City. He is responsible for all matters of the youth training camp, and Rodolfo Borelli and David Harrison also report to him.

Raheem Sterling is an outstanding young player who has emerged in English football recently. He plays for Queens Park Rangers. He has just turned fifteen, but last year, he almost played for Queens Park Rangers. He played in the English Championship when he was only fourteen years old.

Although he failed to make his debut later, Raheem Sterling's name gradually became familiar, not only to teams around London, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Fullerton, etc. Premier League teams such as Tomb Raiders, and even Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool in the north are paying close attention to him.

When David Harrison submitted this player's information to Gao Han, Gao Han scanned it with a sharp eye. Sterling's potential was as high as 180, which was considered outstanding among the younger generation of players in England, so he authorized David ·Harrison follows up, hoping to bring him to Manchester City.

However, now it seems that it is in trouble.

"What's going on?" Gao Han asked with concern.

David Harrison frowned and said: "According to the reliable information I have received, Arsenal's youth training director Brady, Manchester United's youth training director McClair, and Liverpool's youth training camp director Dalglish are all fighting for this. A player, it is said that Dalglish personally visited the England U16 training team, communicated with him and gave him a very sincere commitment."

Dalglish is a legend of Liverpool. He is currently in charge of the Red Army's youth training camp and is also the idol of countless players.

Although Sterling has just turned fifteen, he is actually already a star player of the England U16 national team, and has been compared to Rooney and Theo Walcott back then.

Frankly speaking, Manchester City's youth training camp was indeed a mess before Gao Han took over. Not to mention compared with traditional strong youth training teams such as Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, even with Chelsea, it is completely incomparable.

After Gao Han took over the team, with the assistance of Rodolfo Borrell, he carried out drastic reforms in the youth training. However, it was difficult to compete with these traditional youth training teams in a short period of time. In terms of winning players, it was indeed Rather disadvantaged.

"Then what do you want me to do?" Gao Han asked.

Rodolfo Borelli and David Harrison looked at each other. They both knew that Gao Han was indeed very busy right now, and it could even be said that he couldn't spare any time at all, but Sterling was indeed rare and must be fought for.

"We hope you can take the time to meet with him," David Harrison said.

Gao Han did not answer immediately, but thought for a moment. His recent schedule was indeed very tight. If he wanted to meet with the players, it would be best to arrange it in London, because Queens Park Rangers are in London.

"In this way..." Gao Han quickly made a decision, "You will send an invitation to him in my name, saying that I invited him and his family to watch the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London, and arrange for him to finish the game. I will visit the locker room later, and then I will personally talk to him and his parents.”

When Rodolfo Borelli and David Harrison heard about it, they were immediately amazed. This arrangement is really wonderful.

But a new problem soon arose.

"Are you sure about the League Cup final?" Rodolfo Borrell asked with a smile.

If we lose the game, wouldn't it only boost Manchester United's arrogance?

You know, the Red Devils are also coveting Sterling. If Ferguson also takes this opportunity to woo him, wouldn't Manchester City lose more than the gain?

Gao Han almost grabbed something on the table and smashed them both to death.

"I don't know if I'm sure, but if you keep nagging, I guarantee it will be difficult for you to live to see the League Cup final."

Rodolfo Borelli and David Harrison both laughed and hurriedly had something to say. After explaining some more things, they quickly stood up and left.

But Gao Han's eyes as he watched them leave were full of worry.

Playing three games in eight days doesn't hurt.

But the three opponents are Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, and this will cost lives!