Star Coach

In the 26th round of the French Ligue 1 in the 2002-03 season, Monaco faced the top team Lyon at home. The eighth place faced the first place. In any case, it was a mid-level team challenging the top spot, which was a disaster.

After Lyon won the championship last season, they have continued their good form this season and are domineering in the league. They have won eight consecutive games before this game. As long as they cross Monaco, they will be 12 points ahead of second-placed Marseille at the top of the list. point.

Lyon head coach Paul Le Guan is full of confidence, "Monaco is performing very well in the Champions League. They have very good players. Jiang Shan is a lucky coach. He is very young, but he has become the head coach of Monaco."

Paul Le Guan is not yet 40 years old and can be considered a young man in the coaching position. He set his sights on the head coaching position in his early twenties and has been planning for this for many years.

Facing a younger head coach than him, I felt a little uncomfortable.

"Of course, these are not problems for us. We are now top of the list. They are almost 20 points away from us. This cannot be erased in a few games. The last time we met, we won by three goals. I think We will still win this time.”

"This is not disrespect for the country, but our strength. Yes, strength determines everything."

Monaco has been improving their tactics recently, and their performance has been good and bad, which is difficult to grasp. Faced with Paul Le Guan's jealousy, Jiangshan was helpless. At this time, the team was unstable and could not clamor for a counterattack.

"I respect Mr. Paul Legon, but if he wants to win us, I think it's impossible. We will definitely win this game."

To prevent Jiangshan from fighting back? It was like having sex in a sleeping bag, it was very uncomfortable, so he decided to take off the sleeping bag to avoid getting covered in sweat and quarrel with him first.

"Maybe Lyon has already dominated Ligue 1, but I don't believe in evil and just like to break other people's records. Eight consecutive wins in Ligue 1? That's it. That's what my players think."

Jiang Shan suddenly smiled, "As the only team in Ligue 1 in the Champions League this season, our game intensity is the highest, but the rotation of players is pretty good and injuries are effectively controlled. This game is just a warm-up for us to face Arsenal."

Guardiola was frightened. Jiang Shan really dared to say that if he didn't win the game, wouldn't he be laughed at? Do you want to remind Jiangshan? Low-key life, high-profile work? Guardiola thought for a while and then immediately gave up the idea without reminding or criticizing it.

Paul Legan was furious. He was arrogant. It was okay for young people to be arrogant, but being arrogant was simply unforgivable. He decided to continue to be ruthless.

In the first meeting between the two teams, Paul Le Guan won three goals against Sacchi, and he vowed to win three goals in this game as well.

Before the start of the game, fans from both sides were already at war with each other. They sang folk songs on the field. The noise made by the Monaco fans was shocking. This was a song written spontaneously by the fans.

Song of country.

Well, the lyrics are quite simple, with only one Chinese word: Jiangshan... Jiangshan... Jiangshan..., the intonation keeps rising, and it is quite impressive. Jiangshan likes the kindness of the fans and keeps waving.

Monaco is the only team in Ligue 1 in the Champions League, while Lyon is the top team in the league. The direct confrontation between the two teams quickly attracted the attention of all parties. In addition to the media, there were also many head coaches of wealthy teams in the stands.

Needless to say, everyone knows that spying on military intelligence is coming.

Wenger was first caught on video and was given a standing ovation by the crowd. Wenger was once the head coach of Monaco, and he also discovered many young talents, and the old fans were full of goodwill towards him.

Lippi and Cooper also appeared in the stands. They felt that Monaco had hope of qualifying from the group and was more likely to become an opponent in the quarterfinals.

Jiang Shan was in a good mood. So many famous marshals came to see him command on the spot, and the red scarf on his chest was shining.

Jiang Shan glanced over, smiled and nodded, "Ferguson is here too? Manchester United has also won two consecutive games and almost secured first place in the group. There is no reason to spy on us at this time."

"I understand, he is already preparing for next season and is preparing to poach people from Ligue 1."

No matter what, today's game must be won.

Jiangshan's lineup is very simple. The five-man backcourt is unstoppable, and the tacit understanding of the defense is getting better and better.

The midfield five consists of Wroten, Cisse, Smith, Zicos and Giuly. Smith started for the first time this season. Of course, his position is more forward, almost as a center forward.

On the forward line is Drogba, who has been in hot form recently.

Compared with Monaco's reservations, Lyon played with all its main players. The goalkeeper position is the main goalkeeper Coupe, the goalkeeper who has conceded the fewest goals in Ligue 1 this season. The second place is Roma. They have kept clean sheets recently and have just caught up.

The defense is started by Dorasu, Cacapa, Edmilson and Brecher. This defense is no worse than Monaco. It has been in its peak period in recent years and is quite stable.

The midfield combination is Violo, Juninho Jr., Carriere, and Mohamed Diarra. This midfield group has both offense and defense and is difficult to deal with. Juninho plays set kicks like penalty kicks. Carriere has a strong shooting ability and an equally tough defense.

What is even more troublesome is the young Mohamed Diarra. "With Diarra, we will only lose five games a season." Real Madrid covets him.

The striker combination is Sony Anderson and Vareye.

In Jiangshan's opinion, the most threatening team of Lyon is the Brazilian gang. Cacapa and Edmilson in the back line, and Juninho and Sonny Anderson in the front line are all Brazilians.

They have strong personal abilities and are not bad in confrontation. They all have the ability to suddenly change the situation. The characteristic of Ligue 1 is that the individual ability is strong, almost surpassing the tactical formation. If they play well, it will be like the Colosseum, where one person will take on the defense alone.

There are almost no fake players in Ligue 1, and their personal abilities are very strong.

After the game started, Paul Legan was Sparta, "We can't grab the ball? How is it possible?"

Monaco controlled the ball in the front court, constantly passing and cutting, and Drogba's weakness of poor ball control was actually hidden. As long as he couldn't find an opportunity, he could just knock it back, without fear of losing it.

Smith was running frantically, constantly receiving passes from his teammates, and looking for space for long shots. His tactical role was a bit like Comrade Back Passer with obvious forehead wrinkles during his time at Liverpool.

Jiang Shan sat comfortably in the coaching booth. At the beginning of the game, the team successfully controlled the situation. The new passing and controlling style made Lyon very uncomfortable. They reacted a little late, and Monaco had already found three shooting opportunities.

"Although there are still many problems, it is not a problem to win this game." Jiang Shan muttered to Guardiola, "How is your physical recovery? Let you come on the bench in the second half?"

Plasil and Bernardi had minor injuries. For the safety of the players, Jiang Shan directly let them resume training, just taking the opportunity to see Guardiola's skills.

"I'm already thirsty." Guardiola looked at the court, eager to try.