From coaching Real Madrid

Many times, some fans have some misunderstandings about players.

For example, it is easy for them to think that a certain star is a parallel import and is seriously overvalued.

For example, they may also think that a certain player was lucky and scored a goal by chance.

They may even have a very serious misconception that even if they wear a crown on a dog, I can have sex with them...

On this basis, they also like to compare who is stronger and more important.

For example, Messi and Ronaldo, such as Messi and Guardiola, such as Messi and Khababu, such as Ronaldo and the ceremonial midfielder, or Toni Kroos and Modric in the ceremonial midfielder...

Anyway, there is always a comparison.

Of course, this is more of an entertainment and pastime, nothing serious.

Gao Shen once thought this way when he was young, but he no longer thinks so.

Just like he's starting to get numb to Marvel's superhero movies.

Especially after entering a large enterprise, he really discovered that in today's society, where are there any lone heroes?

It's all a systematic battle.

As powerful as Apple, Jobs was just the one who stood up, the most dazzling jewel in the crown.

But the gems need to be set in the crown.

From large companies to small workshops, from leagues to clubs, from teams to coaches to players, and even to lower-level staff.

They are all part of this team system of division of labor and cooperation.

It may be a screw, or it may be an important component, but their success is inseparable from this system.

However, everyone must also admit that in our world, there are always some people who are different.

For example, there will always be a friend who is a social nerd, there will always be a workaholic who gets more energetic the more he works overtime, there will always be someone else's child...

The same is true on the football field.

Everyone is inseparable from the system, but some people can become the brightest star in the system.

It was as if Steve Jobs was standing on the crown of Apple, dazzling.

It's like Messi can stand out in Barcelona's dream third team.

It seems like Cristiano Ronaldo can dominate the Galaxy Battleship...

They are always different.

They are always able to step forward and turn the tide at critical moments.

This is not luck.

This is a kind of strength!

People always sympathize with tragedies.

For example, Baggio missed a penalty kick in the World Cup, and Robben missed a solo shot in the final...

As long as he scores a penalty kick, Baggio is the hero who turns the tide at the critical moment; as long as he scores that single goal, Robben is the key to the Netherlands winning the World Cup, and even the Ballon d'Or winner.

But, they didn't do it.

This is tragic enough, but it also shows that their strength at the time did not allow them to do this at that critical moment.

And those who have the strength to turn the tide at critical moments become [heroes] praised by everyone.

…

Due to the European Super Cup, Manchester City's away game against Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the Premier League was adjusted to midweek, but the game time was one day later than Leeds United.

They were all in London, so after arranging the players, Gao Shen, Carlo and others quietly appeared in the stands of Upton Park Stadium to watch the highlight of the British Championship.

They also all saw Leeds United's troubles.

As a relegated Premier League team, West Ham United is protected by a parachute policy.

The so-called parachute policy is a financial subsidy clause specially set up by the Premier League for relegated teams. The purpose is to fill the huge financial income gap between the Premier League and the English Championship and avoid the financial collapse of Premier League teams after relegation.

The amount of this money has never been fixed.

For example, it used to be more than 23 million pounds for two years, which was set based on the previously signed broadcast fee contract.

In 2010, after the new contract was fulfilled, it became a four-year subsidy of more than 48 million pounds, which is about 12 million pounds per year.

The Premier League actually subsidizes other lower-level leagues, such as the English Championship, every year.

Other Championship teams that do not have parachute policy protection have increased their annual salary from the original 800,000 pounds to the current 2.2 million pounds.

The fee for a third-tier English League One team is 325,000 pounds, and the amount for English League Two and League Three teams is even less, only 250,000 pounds.

But no matter what, the extra 10 million pounds that the Premier League relegated teams receive each year is a huge sum of money for the English Championship.

Therefore, the Daily Mail has made a statistic that shows that teams relegated from the Premier League to the Championship are three times more likely to return to the Premier League than other Championship teams. Because of the extra 10 million pounds per year, the gap is really huge.

Very big.

Specifically to West Ham United.

The Hammers did leave a lot of players after they were relegated, but many of them were not the main players. The one who was really influential was Scott Parker, who went to Tottenham Hotspur for five million pounds.

But as soon as West Ham United turned around, they signed Kevin Nolan from Newcastle for 3 million pounds, and then signed Sam Baldock from Milton Keynes in League One for 2.5 million pounds.

Bolton signed Matthew Taylor and Nicky Maynard from Bristol City for £1.8 million.

In addition, there are Bentley of Tottenham Hotspur, John Carew of Aston Villa, Faye of Stoke City, Almunia of Arsenal, etc., all of them are

Famous Premier League players.

This makes West Ham United's strength truly stand out in the English Championship.

And the series of operators behind this is the famous Premier League coach, Allardyce!

To a certain extent, it seems normal for the fledgling Sarri to be taught how to behave by the cunning Allardyce.

But what Gao Shen values ​​more is not the outcome of this game.

It's about this team's ability to withstand pressure in such adversity.

This is what he cares about most.

…

After conceding the goal, Leeds United experienced chaos for more than 20 minutes.

He played extremely passively on the scene.

West Ham United's tactics were very targeted. Allardyce set up a four-three-two-one Christmas tree, and the five midfielders completely suppressed Leeds United, which brought Leeds United's entire midfield operation to a standstill.

If the team cannot stabilize its position at this time, it will immediately lose again and again, eventually turning into a huge defeat.

By that time, the good start to the season that we finally got off to a good start will be ruined.

But if we can endure it, even if we lose this game, it will be of great benefit to Leeds United.

This is the value of practical training.

You will never get such a test in a warm-up match.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, Leeds United's defense gradually stabilized its position.

Tonight's starters were Koulibaly and Maguire. The two central defenders gradually stabilized under the pressure of high center Charlton Cole and contained Charlton Cole.

The midfielder is still a combination of Schneiderlin, Pogba and Paulinho. The three midfielders also actively participated in the defense, protected the defense line, and quickly stabilized the position.

Even Adam Lallana, Bolasie and Benteke in front actively defended or counterattacked on the spot.

By thirty minutes, Leeds United had basically stabilized.

Gao Shen, Carlo, Buenaventura and others in the stands all breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's been two months, and Sarri still came up with the real thing." Carlo praised with a smile.

Sarri himself is an Italian professional head coach, and his level is not low to begin with. He has also studied with Gao Shen for three years, and his ability is really not simple.

"Yes, true skills can only be seen at critical moments!" Gao Shen also nodded in approval.

"We need to stabilize the current situation in the first half and look for opportunities to reverse it in the second half," Carlo analyzed.

Gao Shen nodded, this is a sound tactic.

But sometimes it's hard to say.

A football match has never been a static analysis, but a dynamic and ever-changing process.

Once Leeds United stabilizes, the situation will become different again.

"If you want to win, you still have to exert your strength in the first half." Gao Shen said.

Carlo looked at Gao Shen in surprise, "Isn't it too risky?"

"Going into the halftime break with a trailing score is not good for the start of the second half. If we can recover a goal, the situation will be completely reversed, but the demands on the team and the players are too high."

When Gao Shen said this, he felt a little unsure.

After all, this is not the team he brought out.

"Those who can step forward at this time are the true core of this team!"

The first thing Leeds United has to do is to stabilize their position and maintain a confrontation with West Ham United, and then it depends on the players in the team.

Is there anyone who can stand up at this time?

No one knows, no one is sure.

Maybe even the players themselves can't tell.

But at this time, Leeds United is waiting for such a person, and West Ham United is also waiting for such a person.

As long as the Hammers score one more goal, Leeds United will basically be doomed.

But as long as Leeds United equalizes the score, the situation will be completely reversed.

This is called morale!

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted!

It’s also about morale.

"To be honest, I think you are asking too much for this group of players. Paulinho is new here and has not fully adapted yet, Pogba is only 18 years old, Schneiderlin is a defensive midfielder, and Benteke looks like

He's not like a key player, his tactical role and technical characteristics are his advantages."

Buenaventura smiled and teased Gao Shen.

"We are all familiar with Adam Lallana. He has the ability and the toughness, but he still lacks the ability to break the game at critical moments. As for Bolasie, to be honest, he should regret not meeting him earlier.

You, two years earlier, his achievements would have reached a higher level, but now..."

West Ham United lacks such stars, and neither does Leeds United.

Generally speaking, such stars are often called core!

In fact, Kevin Nolan, who has been the captain since his arrival, is really good. Just now he made a key hit, assisting Charlton Cole to score. It can be said that he has already played his role.

It's just that the core capabilities are still relatively limited.

As for Leeds United, at present, Paulinho has the best chance, but he has just arrived in England and has not fully adapted yet.

Gao Shen smiled and said nothing, but his eyes always fell on Paul Pogba.

He wants to see what the French midfielder will do in such adversity?

"I can't tell, maybe it really will happen?" Gao Shen seemed to be muttering to himself, or praying.