Star Coach

(Fourth update, thanks to 37033 for the reward.)

In the last few days, Jiangshan started to increase the amount of training, two trainings a day, and the tactics became more and more proficient. The players also had to make more rigorous physical preparations.

Monaco finally got a place in the Champions League next season. After three rounds of qualifying, there are two games in the play-offs. The draw results have come out. Facing Austria Vienna, the difficulty is not high. Jiangshan is ready to let the young people run in more.

Guardiola looked at the team's lineup changes and was in a good mood. The team was able to form so quickly, and he deserved half of the credit.

The team's passing and cutting cooperation is pleasing to the eye. Drogba changed his clumsy appearance and kept interacting with his teammates. His weight plus skills and good football IQ made him an unstoppable monster.

Morientes used his experience to integrate well into the team.

"Ronaldo, come here." Jiangshan stopped the training match and called Hua Luo aside. "The football field is very flat, don't fall so easily."

"But coach, I'm under a lot of pressure, and if I fall, the team may benefit."

"Remember what I said today, if you want to become a top star, don't fake a fall." Jiangshan said righteously, "I believe in your ability, but you must strengthen your strength training."

Hua Luo lowered his head and didn't say anything. Jiangshan knew that he couldn't listen yet and couldn't rush it. "Go back to training."

Hua Luo has a strong self-esteem. Jiangshan didn't criticize him in public. He took him aside to give instructions every time. As for Belletti and others, Jiangshan showed the means of the Champions League champion coach, pointing out the problems directly and asking them to correct them.

"Yaya, pay attention to the situation behind, there is a gap behind, Essien has no time to fill the position, you are in this position, you have to control the whole game." Jiangshan said loudly.

The combination of Yaya Toure and Essien is getting more and more tacit, and it depends on whether they can withstand the test of official games. Of course, he believed in the defensive ability of Essien and Yaya Toure. At worst, Plasil and Bernardi both had good defensive ability.

"In the French Ligue 1, I don't want you two to go back to defense." Jiangshan said loudly to Hua Luo and Ribery.

For wingers, the biggest promise is that they don't have to go back to defense. Ribery was full of strength after always maintaining a threat in the frontcourt. He wanted to succeed, especially since Giuly had left. He wanted to be the most powerful burst point.

Hua Luo gritted his teeth and trained. He had just received his first salary and hired a private coach to practice physical fitness and dribbling. He really wanted to be the most powerful player.

The time for the first game was getting closer and closer, and Monaco was ready.

On August 2, 2003, the French Ligue 1 opened, and Monaco played against Bordeaux, a Champions League team, at home.

The media was more optimistic about Bordeaux, even though Bordeaux was short of personnel. In the summer, many of their players were poached, including striker Pauleta, veteran Dugarry, and Savio and Christian.

Of course, they also added some players. Brazilian striker David joined strongly, and with the experienced Pochettino added to the back line, they will definitely make some achievements.

Yes, it is Tottenham coach Pochettino, who is in his prime at this time, the best age for a central defender, and he is very good.

As for Monaco, it is too worrying. Almost all the front players have been replaced. Today's starting lineup is Drogba, Morientes and Ronaldo, Yaya Toure, Essien and Ribery's front combination.

A strange combination, facing Bordeaux's defense, does it have a chance?

"Too bold, too bold. Jiangshan really thought he was the first in the Champions League, but he actually put all newcomers in." Fans talked about it.

"It's terrible. I bet on Monaco to win a small victory in this game. Seeing this lineup, I think even a small loss is a profit."

"That young man with hair like a bird's nest, can he really do it? He looks very thin!"

Ronaldo was a little nervous when he played for the first time. He seemed to hear the fans' ridicule and clenched his fists. "I am the only Cristiano Ronaldo. I want to prove it to the world."

At the beginning of the game, Ribery was the main attack point for Monaco. He was very threatening in the frontcourt. He gradually showed the demeanor of a master, and he had a reason to advance and retreat. He quickly passed a good ball to Drogba.

Drogba's first shot was not smooth and hit the crossbar.

Ronaldo excitedly inserted from the wing and twisted the ball. Before he kicked it, he was knocked to the ground by Pochettino. There was no foul. Ronaldo knelt on the ground and spread his hands to express his dissatisfaction.

There was no foul. Bordeaux attacked, and Ribery and Ronaldo did not actively return to defense. Jiangshan said that in the French Ligue 1, they stayed in the frontcourt and waited for opportunities. Drogba was also waiting for his chance, only Smith returned to the backcourt to assist in defense.

Essien grabbed the ball from David and easily passed it to the wing. Ibarra stepped forward, rushed up, kicked the ball from the wing, and soon it fell to Drogba's feet.

Drogba leaned on Pochettino, bullying the old man today, and his waist felt sore, so he quickly passed the ball to the middle. Smith just pulled to the left and had no good chance.

This position is Yaya Toure.

Yaya Toure, who is also young, found an opportunity and met the ball, "Jiangshan said that I would often appear near the opponent's penalty area. My long-range shooting ability is certain."

Whoosh!

The ball rolled up the grass, brought up dust, and flew past Drogba. Pochettino had no time to react.

Fast, very fast. The ball went into the net.

Jiangshan did not celebrate, everything was under control. However, Yaya Toure showed his good adaptability, which made Jiangshan very satisfied. This guy, if he is allowed to play freely in the midfield, is a top player.

Essien cooperated with him, just releasing Yaya Toure's offensive power and organizational ability. This midfield combination can already hold the combination of Plasil and Bernardi behind.

Yaya Toure's round head, like a football, rolled over to celebrate, quite funny. Monaco's first goal of the season was scored by Yaya Toure.

The fans at the scene finally burst into huge cheers. The strength of the Champions League champion last season has not weakened and is still full of energy.

"I want to apologize to Jiangshan. Who is this Yaya Toure?"

Guardiola was also very proud, "Yaya Toure is good, but he doesn't talk about tactics. We need to knock him down in the future."

The game continued, Bordeaux was completely suppressed and lost one after another. Facing Monaco's offensive group, they only curbed the wing attack of Florence.

Hua Luo showed his strong personal ability and fancy moves, but he did not win the applause of the fans. He was a bit sticky. Except for a few female fans, no one agreed with Hua Luo.

At the end of the first half, Hua Luo only created a yellow card, no other performance, and no threatening pass. He was out of tune with the team and was a bit eye-catching.

In the second half, Monaco took advantage of the victory and scored two goals in a row. Drogba and Ibarra scored in succession. Poor Pochettino was also awarded a penalty kick for kicking Ibarra. When you get older, your legs and feet are slow. This is a rule.

At the end of the game, Monaco won 3:0 and made a good start for the season. Jiangshan pretended to leave the stadium in stoppage time.

In the next game, they will go to Franz-Hall Stadium to challenge Austria Vienna. Last season's Austrian Super League champion. Two rounds will determine whether they can enter the group stage.