From coaching Real Madrid

"For two years, I have been pondering a question: Why did the Galactic Battleship fail?"

After watching the football game, Florentino invited Gao Shen and others to have dinner at a high-end restaurant near the Bernabeu.

In the VIP box, he opened his heart to Gao Shen, Valdano, Zidane and others and expressed some of his thoughts.

Gao Shen guessed that he should have gained something.

"I found that the main reason is that we did not abide by the basic laws of football."

The result that Florentino came up with was exactly what Gao Shen said before.

The so-called basic rules of football refer more to the age of the players.

Galaxy Battleship uses one superstar per year, but the superstars introduced are all too old.

For example, Figo was 27 when he came, and Zidane was 29 when he came. They were both at the peak of their careers, but everyone knows that the peaks of players are often relatively short-lived. Just those two

Three years.

Therefore, when Beckham was introduced later, Figo was already 30 years old, and Zidane was already 31 years old. They had already begun to go downhill in their careers.

Years later, Real Madrid's embarrassing situation without a championship finally evolved into the big earthquake in 2006.

It can be said that this result was destined from the very beginning of the superstar strategy.

But looking at things on the other hand, Real Madrid's superstar strategy requires the team to introduce the highest level of superstars, and these superstars are often in their prime, so the number of superstars for Real Madrid to choose from is already very scarce.

This has led to an irreconcilable contradiction in Real Madrid's superstar strategy.

In fact, it is not difficult to solve this problem, as long as you change your thinking slightly.

Either simply bring in multiple popular superstars at once; or stop bringing in popular stars and instead bring in younger stars who have the strength and potential to become superstars.

Gao Shen fully agreed with Florentino's point of view, but he also mentioned another point, which is the improvement of training levels.

This was the deepest feeling after he coached Naples.

With the promotion of high-level scientific training in the field of professional football, especially as the player training system becomes more and more mature, the trend of younger players is becoming more and more obvious.

For example, Kaká, who led AC Milan to win the Champions League and win the Ballon d'Or, was only 25 years old.

There is also Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo who has shined at Manchester United this season. He is only 23 years old.

There is also Messi, the future Ballon d'Or winner who has high hopes from Barcelona. He is only 20 years old.

As a time traveler, Gao Shen said with certainty that these three players are already top stars now and will achieve even greater achievements in the future.

Of course, Kaka is due to injuries, but now he is indeed popular and Gao Shen must mention him.

"Nowadays, the level of training is getting higher and higher, and it is becoming more and more scientific and standardized, and the supporting facilities for players will become more and more complete. For example, Cristiano Ronaldo has a dedicated physical fitness coach, a dedicated personal chef and nutrition

Teacher, and others..."

"This season in Serie A, Del Piero is in great shape because he has hired a dedicated personal coach, and Totti has also always had his own dedicated personal coach, and these two veterans are in very good condition."

"I dare say that in the foreseeable future, the careers of top stars with strong self-discipline will become longer and longer, and top stars will become famous earlier and earlier, and they may even be very capable in their early twenties."

Gao Shen's judgment is actually based on facts.

Naples!

The average age of Naples is now in his early twenties. The oldest player in the main lineup is Peruvian player Vargas, who is 24 years old, and the youngest is Chilean winger Sanchez, who is only 19 years old.

But does this stop them from shining on the court?

Does this prevent them from beating Serie A hegemons Inter Milan 5-0 at home?

The answer is that in this sophisticated tactical system, the strength they have displayed is not inferior to that of any star.

More and more people have realized that Naples today is really like Ajax under Louis van Gaal, young, passionate, talented and fearless.

…

Florentino, Valdano, Zidane and Butragueno were all surprised.

Every time I talk to Gao Shen, many of his views and ideas are surprising and thought-provoking.

Moreover, Gao Shen is very confident and determined every time.

Many of what Gao Shen said last time and many of his conjectures are actually gradually becoming reality if we look back two years later.

The Napoli team he coached also continued to confirm many of his original ideas.

Today's Gao Shen is no longer the fledgling boy he was two years ago. He is now the head coach of a team that tops Serie A and is even the favorite to win the championship. His weight in European football is also growing.

So much so that Florentino jokingly said, "If I return to Real Madrid, you are the ideal head coach of Real Madrid in my mind!"

Gao Shen smiled at such words and did not answer them.

When he was working in a company before time travel, his boss often drew such big cakes for him.

But the problem is that Florentino has not returned to Real Madrid yet.

Even if he returns to Real Madrid, who can guarantee that he will fulfill his promise?

Besides, if he wants to fulfill his promise, Gao Shen must want to come back and clean up this mess?

So, just listen to this.

On the contrary, it was Zidane.

"Zinedine, have you passed your coaching certificate?" Gao Shen suddenly changed the topic to Zidane.

The French star was obviously taken aback, and then smiled awkwardly, "I haven't passed the exam yet."

slacker student!

A complete scumbag!

Who can believe that Zidane, who is invincible on the court, has not even passed the exam for a coaching certificate?

Florentino, Valdano and others didn't know what was going on and hurriedly asked what was going on. Gu Ma

Gao Shen immediately told the story exactly as it was, and everyone laughed.

"You still have five months left. If you haven't passed the exam by then, it doesn't matter. You still have to come to me to report. But I will take the initiative to confess to the media when the time comes to avoid becoming the second Ranieri."

Gao Shen smiled.

Ranieri was in a lot of trouble because of the coaching certificate of the fitness coach Capana. Although he barely escaped with the help of Juventus senior management, he still got into trouble.

Of course, Gao Shen would not make such a mistake, so he would take the initiative to confess in advance, and then chase Zidane into the stands during the game. "Anyway, it won't be me who is embarrassed then."

Damn it!

Qi Da's heart is filled with thousands of horses galloping, isn't this move too cruel?

You are trying to force me to death!

Gao Shen nodded seriously. If I don't force you, God knows how long it will take for you to get the certificate.

As for Florentino, I'm sorry, you paint your cake, I dig mine, everyone is happy.

…

In fact, Gao Shen really didn't think too much about his future.

Perhaps all head coaches are like this.

In this line of work, no one knows what will happen next.

All Gao Shen can think of for the time being is that he wants to bring this Naples team and this group of players to the Serie A championship and strive to reach a higher level next season.

He has played in the Champions League, and he knows the level of the Champions League. He has never thought that he is some kind of Long Aotian, so he has no requirements for what kind of results the team can achieve in the Champions League next season.

One game counts.

But there was an uncontrollable desire in his heart.

After subverting Serie A, he really wanted to overthrow the European league system and cause a big fuss.

Everyone knows that there is one criterion for the Champions League group stage draw, and that is European War points.

Leagues in various countries have European War points, and clubs also have European War points.

Many people may wonder, what is the use of this thing?

In fact, this is the moat of a wealthy team, or a traditional strong team.

Take Naples for example.

Even if Napoli wins the Serie A championship this season and is very strong, when it comes to the Champions League group stage draw next season, it will still be in the fourth pot, and it will definitely be the fourth pot at the end.

Because Napoli has zero points in the European War.

What situation will this face?

As we all know, the teams in the first and second tiers are very strong and are the strongest teams in Europe.

The teams in the third tier are not as good as the first two tiers, but in fact, these teams in the third tier are often strong teams from the second and third tier European leagues. On the field, especially at their home court, their performance

The competitiveness is also very strong.

Then the problem comes.

When Naples enters the Champions League as a fourth-tier team, they will definitely encounter strong teams, and it can basically be concluded that they will be the group of death.

Although they are Serie A champions, they are drawn into the group of death. Why?

European war points!

Teams like Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Roma don't need it.

This is the accumulation of wealthy teams, which can also be said to be their moat.

Before Gao Shen traveled through time, many fans were dissatisfied with the draw of teams such as Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, thinking that there was a shady secret. In fact, this is not necessarily the case, because the rules are here, no matter how you draw, it will be a dead group.

Cups and leagues are very different, especially in the Champions League. You will encounter teams with different styles and be tested by various tactics, which will place higher demands on the team.

Even experts dare not say that Napoli can qualify from the group. Even if it does qualify from the group of death, the team must be exhausted. No one is sure whether they can take another step forward.

If you really draw a strong enemy and only finish second in the group, then even if you are out of the group, the situation will be quite bad.

Cruel? Unfair?

Yes, but that's the rule!

Either play the game according to the rules, or stop playing it.

Naples will definitely be able to get a place in the Champions League group stage now, but Gao Shen just doesn't believe in evil.

With zero points in the European war and being placed in the group of death, is it destined to be unable to break through?

So what if a wealthy team has a strong moat?

Is it guaranteed to be safe?

In Serie A, Napoli is a dark horse, and in the Champions League, Napoli will still be a dark horse!

Gao Shen wanted to try, after overturning Serie A, whether the Napoli team he led could overturn the Champions League and become the number one dark horse in history!

However, this is too far away.

His most important task at the moment is to lead Napoli to play steadily in the next twelve rounds of the league and win the coveted Serie A championship at the end of the season.

Winning the championship as a newly promoted team must be a wonderful feeling.

There is also the Italian Cup starting in April.

He missed this championship last season, and he really wants to win it this season!

Grasp Serie A with one hand and the Cup with the other, insist on grasping it with both hands, and be strong with both hands!

As for the Champions League, that is something to consider only next season!