Coaching legend

This is Ewood Park.

Speaking of the history of Ewood Park, it is completely unknown. It is unknown in the English football world, and no one knows it in the European football world. The popularity of Ewood Park is not even as good as that of Turf Moor, the stadium next door to Burnley.

But in recent years, Ewood Park has become more famous. If anyone doesn't know Ewood Park, then he is too ignorant. As Blackburn won two Premier League titles and one Champions League title, Ewood Park has also become widely known.

He also came to this stadium today.

He didn't know what to say, it was all like a dream. He actually received a notice from Blackburn.

Blackburn, this is a place he never dreamed of. Although for those giants, Blackburn may be a sweet potato and a target for them to divide. But for him, Blackburn is a club that needs to be looked up to.

Following Hendry closely, he couldn't help but look at the players on the training ground.

This look made him even more excited.

Who did he see?

World Cup top scorer Klose. That was the hottest star this year. Not only did he score the winning goal in the Champions League final, but he also became the World Cup Golden Boot with eight goals in the World Cup. He was of course very excited to see Klose.

In addition to Klose, he also saw Pires.

Although Pires was not doing well in the national team, he was very famous in France. French fans like Pires very much, especially Pires' talent, which makes the romantic French people intoxicated.

There are three active French stars that French fans like most. Zidane ranked first, and Henry of Arsenal is as famous as him. The cheers Henry received in France were absolutely amazing. In addition to the two of them, the next one to be welcomed was the arrogant Pires.

He was no exception.

Pires was his idol. Although Pires was a world away from himself. But he was also a fan of Pires. He had watched the Champions League final.

Pires faced Carlos, and he would never forget his majestic appearance. Sometimes he dreamed that it would be great if he could be like Pires. Unfortunately, he was just a player in the French third-tier league, and those were just dreams.

But he was surprised that he suddenly received a notice from Blackburn this summer.

Blackburn actually wanted to buy him. He was stunned, not only him, but also the French third-tier club that was about to sign him. Damn, a player who lost his job in the French third-tier league this summer was actually spotted by the new Champions League champion. It was incredible.

He had never dreamed of playing with his idol.

He was very excited.

Blackburn players were training while watching the young player who followed Hendry into the stadium. After all, he was not tall and thin. The most striking thing was that he had a very striking scar on the corner of his face.

He didn't look like a player at all.

Yes, this person was Frank Ribery who played in the French National League.

George had never thought of him before. But Bellamy became the fourth player to leave Blackburn. Tottenham made an offer to Blackburn and promised to give Bellamy a starting position. After all, the owner of Tottenham is Daniel. After George asked Bellamy, he agreed with his choice.

In the end, Bellamy transferred to Tottenham for 11 million pounds.

With Bellamy's departure, George thought of the star who was known as "Zidane's successor". However, there are too many successors to "Zidane" in France. George always has the mindset that if you don't take advantage, you are a bastard.

Now those giants have stretched their claws to him.

George is unable to compete with them, and can only use his ability to dig those players who have not yet become famous.

Fortunately, computers are popular in European football now. Or with the popularization of the Internet, George doesn't have to go crazy. Ribery can be easily found with the list of French players. This time George didn't go out in person.

George is completely different now.

He is a young coach in European football, and a rising coach. He is already a head coach who has won the Premier League and the Champions League. If George went out personally, it would not be a courtesy, but would scare Ribery.

So Blackburn handled it very simply.

Asked a staff member to call Ribery. He was willing to give him a weekly salary of 2,000 pounds, and Ribery immediately packed up and came to England. 2,000 pounds a week, for a player of Ribery's level, that was something he never dreamed of.

When Ribery arrived, George was already watching the team's training on the field.

The team has changed a lot this summer. And because of the World Cup, the training time was also much later. Not only did four players leave, but two players retired. Kevin Gallagher on the striker line and McAllister in the midfield.

In order to make up for this loss, George brought in Lucio and Xabi Alonso at a high price.

Then he took back Scott Parker and Michael Essien who were on loan. Then he picked up Ribery, the general.

Don't look at George as if he doesn't care on the surface.

In fact, George still hopes for Ribery very much in his heart. Ribery later became the core of the French national team and even the king of Bayern. Ribery's performance at Bayern was completely dominant. Of course, George has some expectations for such a player.

So after Ribery arrived, George asked Karl to take Ribery for a physical examination, and then walked around on the court.

Soon Carl came back.

Take Ribery's physical examination data. George looked at it and was completely stunned. Is this a player's statistic?

He is 1.71 meters tall, which is considered average in football, or relatively short. And seeing his weight, George almost fainted. This was the weight of a player, only fifty-eight kilograms. George could only roll his eyes.

Mom's, 1.7 meters tall. Even if he is a woman, he should weigh sixty kilograms. Ribery is a big man who weighs less than 60 kilograms. How can he play football?

In the Premier League, if you let those defenders touch them, they will not fly out.

"Karl, is this data correct?"

George couldn't help but ask Karl next to him.

"No mistake." Carl said businesslikely.

George shrugged. Then he handed the data to Blanco next to him. Blanco has been a player-coach since this season and has become a member of George's coaching staff. George gave Karl the title of assistant coach, but Karl still took charge of the team's training.

Blanco gradually replaced Evan's job. Although he is young, he has great talent.

Blanco was also surprised after looking at the data. Fifty-eight kilograms, can you still compete? The Premier League is the most intense competition. No matter how good your skills are, if your health is not good, you will not be able to gain a foothold in the Premier League.

"Let him play and see what his technical skills are."

George's face was calm. What is Ribery's strongest point? It was his speed, breakthrough, passing, and even his shooting later that were excellent. George wanted to see Ribery's speed and technique.

Carl arranged it quickly.

Ribery faced Sagnol.

Sagnol looked at this scar face and knew that this was the player George had just introduced. Sagnol attaches great importance to Ribery. Although he doesn't know how good Ribery is, the players George likes are all geniuses.

This is Sagnol's opinion.

So after the training match started, Sagnol stared closely at Ribery.

The players were also informed to give more balls to Ribery.

This time George found out. Ribery is indeed fast and has good skills, but it's a pity that this kid just keeps his head down and acts recklessly. Maybe there is no problem in France's low-level leagues, but facing the main right back Sagnol of the Champions League champion team, Ribery did not perform at all.

In terms of speed, Sagnol is not as fast as you, but he is good at stealing. As soon as Ribery moves, Sagnol knows what you are going to do.

And after discovering that Ribery was in poor health, Sagnol even used his body to collide with Ribery. The 25-year-old Sagnol is not really a strong defender, but compared with Ribery, Ribery is just a little kid.

Ribery was hit hard by Sagnol.

Although George didn't have any big expression on his face, he couldn't help but cursed in his heart, "Shit."

I have been a coach for so long, but I am still influenced by some YY novels I read back then. What an idiot I am. Those YY novels are obviously written to entertain the public. How could I take it seriously?

Those novels said that Ribery was in trouble and ended up in the French third division.

After being discovered by the protagonist, he immediately started to become awesome as soon as he reached the top league. He became the world's top player with his dribbling, passing and shooting skills. This is obviously a good wish.

Damn it, if the current Ribery is in the Premier League, he will definitely be useless.

Can he surpass others in England? Even George would not believe it. Look at Ribery's small body, can he gain a foothold in the Premier League? Also, his speed and skills are pretty good, but if you want to gain a foothold in the Premier League with just this skill and speed, that would be too much to underestimate the Premier League.

If Ribery is still in the Premier League, Ribery, the future core of the French national team, will be completely scrapped.

I still thought it was too simple.

There is a reason why Ribery went through the French Serie C, Ligue 1, and the Turkish League before finally becoming famous.

At a loss, let Ribery stay in France for another two years, and then the best time to buy will be. Even Ribery two years later was worth only one or two million pounds, completely picked up. Now, if you buy a Ribery who is not even a semi-finished product, you can only slowly mature it yourself.

It's really too early now.

George slapped his forehead. "Karl, train his strength first. Then put him in the youth team for a good practice."

"I see."

Carl nodded. After George assigned a task, Carl never said anything else. The answer is always simple, "I know." But with these words, George was already very relieved.

"How is the contact with West Ham United? Don't delay, money is not an issue."