Super Marshal

"I think we should play against Barcelona!"

After hearing Zidane's words, Gao Han put down the newspaper in front of him, closed it up, and looked at the French star in front of him with interest, "Come on, let's talk about it."

Zidane was also prepared for this. He knew that Gao Han was deliberately testing him and giving him a chance.

Although he was a legendary superstar in the past, when it comes to coaching, he is still just a rookie who has just debuted and is very young.

Similar questions and answers have appeared countless times in the past two years, but this time Zidane was somewhat nervous.

After all, this is related to the next Champions League final.

"As you have been telling me before, in addition to strength, psychological factors are also crucial to the confrontation between the two armies. Guessing the other side's thoughts, the less they want us to do something, the more we should do it."

Gao Han nodded, this is indeed what he often warned Zidane.

"I'm thinking, what Barcelona wants us to do most is to compete with them for possession of the ball. We have only been formed for two years. No matter how good the players are and how good the cooperation is, it is impossible to be like the group of players in Barcelona. , After years of cooperation, they have a perfect tacit understanding, and it can even be said that they can pass the ball to their teammates with their eyes closed."

"But we can't, especially after Yaya Toure is absent. I think we should arrange Matuidi to play from an offensive or defensive perspective. Then, if we compete with Barcelona to gain possession of the ball, it will undoubtedly be very difficult. One negative thing.”

Gao Han nodded, "Continue, let's talk about it, how to attack?"

"I think we should take the initiative to press our opponents, especially Barcelona's two central defenders, but while pressing, we must maintain the order and rigor of the overall formation. When we do not have possession of the ball, we must ensure that every player Be disciplined and work hard in one place.”

"But Barcelona's passing and controlling system is so skillful, and pressing and attacking doesn't work, what should I do?" Gao Han pointed out the key point.

"Then we have to take the second step." Zidane obviously had a countermeasure in advance. "The purpose of pressing up is just to prevent the opponent from passing the ball through the midfield easily. But once the pressing fails, then we must do it in the shortest possible time." We need to retreat within the time required to establish a solid defensive position, rather than continue to entangle Barcelona’s midfield and backfield.”

This is why Zidane said that every player must maintain discipline.

Only when players have a high degree of self-discipline and always resolutely implement the instructions of the coaching staff can it be possible to implement such orders and prohibitions.

"But Ibrahimovic is a problem." Gao Han raised the question again.

It’s not that Barcelona’s opponents didn’t think of this, but why is it so difficult to work?

A very important reason is that Barcelona has Ibrahimovic in the frontcourt. In this case, the Swedish high center can play the role of a tactical fulcrum in the frontcourt and become Barcelona's battering ram.

After Ibrahimovic gets the ball, players such as Messi, Pedro and Iniesta will quickly surround him. Combined with Barcelona's best small-scale rapid passing and cutting cooperation, this is also quite fatal. .

"Ibrahimovic and Messi will be the two most important points in Barcelona's frontcourt, so we must try our best to control the first point. Even if it doesn't work, we must quickly seize the second point. point."

"Once they drop back and our defenders don't follow, the defensive task is handed over to the midfielder, but the backline is mainly responsible for cutting off the connection between Ibrahimovic and Messi, dividing them up, and then working together as a team. Lock them up.”

This set of ideas is very similar to when Gao Han played Barcelona several times before. It is not difficult to achieve. The main thing is the tactical execution of the players, especially David Luiz.

This Brazilian central defender is a good prospect. He has excellent physical fitness and is good at his feet. He is indeed quite good. He has made rapid progress in the past two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, but he is still not stable enough.

Just like what Gao Han said about Ramos before, central defenders like Ramos and David Luiz are often a double-edged sword. They are very useful when they are useful, but you have to tolerate his mistakes. .

Thiago Silva is very stable and I believe he will be a powerful complement to David Luiz.

If Zidane's idea is followed, then the most important task of the defense is defense, including Marcelo.

"What about the attack? How?" Gao Han hesitated and asked again.

"Free Pirlo and play diagonal attacks on both wings."

Gao Han immediately laughed, and it seemed that Zidane was already prepared for this.

After Alba moved to Barcelona, ​​Barcelona's wings have been known for inserting attacks. The devilish wings of Alves are very obvious on the offensive end. Attacking behind them is also the most often used by many teams against Barcelona.

"Aubameyang is faster and more active on the defensive end. I think he should be closer to the midfielder, and Neymar should try to press as close to Suarez. Firstly, it is easier to press Barcelona's central defender, and secondly, Being able to contain Barcelona’s right side prevents Alves from making any rash moves.”

Zidane seemed to be very wise in his analysis, which made Gao Han couldn't help but secretly applaud.

"However, I am worried about one thing."

"What?" Gao Han asked curiously.

"Xavi's direct pass." Zidane said solemnly. "Although Harvey is already quite old and his willingness to run and actively press his opponents has weakened compared to his early years, that direct pass has become a different story. We have to be even more sophisticated, we must have someone who can cut off his through-pass in the area where he moves, otherwise..."

After a pause, Zidane continued: "In addition, Neymar is positioned forward to contain Barcelona's center back and right back, but he basically will not retreat to defend. Marcelo defends Messi alone. , I don’t think it’s enough, someone must actively come back to defend and come to the rescue, so…”

When he said this, Zidane looked at Gao Han intently. He already had the answer, but was just seeking Gao Han's opinion, because he didn't have much confidence in his heart.

As Gao Han told him before, any decision is a double-edged sword.

It's just like Barcelona's ball control. If they play well, they can completely control the game. But once the offense is unfavorable, too much ball control will be a burden, and may even become a weapon for the opponent to defeat Barcelona.

The same problem is facing Paris Saint-Germain now.

Can Di Maria intercept Xavi and actively return to defend Marcelo?

"What do you think?" Gao Han didn't give an answer and asked with a smile.

Zidane thought for a while, nodded and said, "I think we can give it a try."

Gao Han smiled slightly and said: "I agree with you very much, and I also believe that Di Maria will be able to handle this important task."

With Gao Han's affirmation, Zidane couldn't help but smile and nod his head.

Di Maria has performed very well in the past year since joining Paris Saint-Germain. After transforming into a central midfielder, he has made great contributions to both offense and defense. Especially when he counterattacked after stealing the ball, Di Maria did a very good job. .

This game is the Champions League final. Winning this game is a pinnacle honor for both the team and the players themselves. For a game like this, there is no need to mobilize at all. A player will give his best.

Therefore, the next most important thing is to adjust the players' status and practice game tactics.

Especially the drills of pressing and defensive formations that Zidane talked about.

Fortunately, there is still nearly a month until the Champions League final, and Paris Saint-Germain still has enough time to prepare.

"The following training sessions will be arranged according to what you said, focusing on preparing for this Champions League final. You are fully responsible for it."

As soon as Gao Han finished speaking, Zidane was shocked. How much trust did he have to trust him to give such an important task to a rookie like him?

"Don't worry, I'll be watching from the sidelines. Just go ahead and prepare. At the same time, it's best to draw up a detailed preparation plan and give it to me within these two days. Do you understand?"

After hearing this, Zidane was filled with excitement. This was an extremely valuable training opportunity for him.

This is preparation for the Champions League final. Many head coaches have never had such an opportunity in their lives, but he has it. Although he is preparing for the game under the wings of Gao Han, it is enough to make him excited.

"In addition, I plan to let you be in charge of the next few rounds of the league. I believe in you, and you must also believe in yourself."

Paris Saint-Germain has already won the French Ligue 1 title ahead of schedule. The opponents in the remaining games are not strong. It is a sure thing to win the opponent with the strength of Paris Saint-Germain. Leave it to Zidane to practice. That is It couldn't be more appropriate.

Besides, Gao Han will also be sitting on the coaching bench by then. If Zidane really makes a fatal mistake, Gao Han will also find ways to remedy it as soon as possible. I believe it will not be a big problem.

"The opponent in the French Cup final is Bordeaux. This team is very strong and we have to deal with it carefully. I am determined to win these three championships this season. You and the coaching staff should prepare well."

Zidane felt strong self-confidence from Gao Han's words.

If it were other people, they might think that Gao Han was too much, but Zidane would not think so, because as the coaching staff of Paris Saint-Germain, he knows the foundation that Gao Han has laid for Paris Saint-Germain in the past two years.

It is a solid foundation built up by countless details. It will not be affected by the absence of Yaya Toure, and naturally it will not be interfered by other factors.

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After finalizing the details with Zidane, Gao Han saw the French star off and looked at his leaving back, smiling with satisfaction.

In the past two years, Zidane has been studying with him and has made great progress. Gao Han has also gradually delegated power to him and Makelele, especially in the past six months, Luis Enrique has not been able to coach. Since Chinatown, Gao Han has been targeting Zidane and has been deliberately cultivating him to be independent.

After Guardiola's previous experience, Gao Han has more experience in cultivating Zidane this time.

Judging from the current situation of Zidane, he indeed has the ability to stand alone, and it is not difficult to see from Gao Han's piercing eyes that his potential has been constantly improving. It is obvious that his future is limitless and he is fully capable of making progress with Chinatown. .

He may even become the next Guardiola.

As for Gao Han, he has never made it clear. That is because he does not want to reveal it too early, because Paris Saint-Germain has been looking for Gao Han's successor. Zidane was once one of the candidates. Due to professional ethics considerations, Gao Han could not Do this kind of thing.

But judging from the information he has received now, Paris Saint-Germain's head coach for the new season will be former Bordeaux and French national team coach Laurent Blanc.

The coaching ability of this young coach has also been unanimously recognized by French football. He is also the former captain and head coach of the national team. He can be said to be a well-established coach. It is natural to coach Paris Saint-Germain.