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The players were on vacation, but the team was not able to.When Zhao Yaning left the team to go to France, the Liverpool team had already spread a lot of transfer news. At this time, the team naturally had to continue to deal with those affairs.

At this time, Benitez also saw the management style of two well-known bosses.These two Americans also started to manage the internal affairs of the team.

"Coach Benitez, as I said some time ago, after I took office, there will be many new changes in the team. I asked you to type a report for me and write down the names of the players you want, Then write down the names of the people who you think should leave the team... Your report is very timely, and I have read it, it is very good." Although the Americans were two people together, it was obvious that Gillett was the main speaker.Obviously, they had discussed it in private before they called Benitez.

Benitez nodded, he didn't know Gillett's thoughts, but he still maintained his superficial politeness.

"So, let me just say what I think. You know, I want to make Liverpool bigger, stronger, and make Liverpool the best in the world. And I think, in doing so, the most important things, one It is to build a new stadium, and the other one is the replacement of the team, right.”[

"Yes, my plans are all written in the plan book..."

"It's a very good plan, I saw it." Gillett immediately said, "And, I agree, although I don't understand it very well, a player who can gain your trust must be extraordinary. We are trying to The introduction of Torres, Atletico Madrid is negotiating with us, and the transfer fee they proposed is about 3000 million, which is similar to what you said."

"He is worth the price, he is a very good player." Benitez said, "He has excellent explosive power and speed, and, his technical characteristics allow him to attack from the wing a lot of times. If he comes Now, he can afford the attack from the left, while Joey is responsible for the attack from the right, coupled with Stephen's pass and Dirk's sweep, they can form the best attacking lineup, allowing any team to The most timid lineup."

"I believe in this, and I am looking forward to it." Gillette nodded, "But before that, there is another problem that I want to solve first. Our team is limited. If we introduce new players , should old players also consider cleaning up properly?"

Benitez didn't speak, he didn't know how to answer this question.The team has just won the Triple Crown. If Morse is here, he must ask everyone to stay.However, Gillett's view seems to be very different.If it was before, he wouldn't think too much about it, but...Liverpool's team atmosphere is very good now, if he leaves, will it make the team's atmosphere worse?Benitez is still a little worried about this.

"In my opinion, there are several contracts in the team, which are a bit inflated. First, we have four goalkeepers. Dudek used to be our main force, but now, he is just a substitute with a low salary. High. We have two young goalkeepers who performed well during the loan period. There is no need for such a thick bench for our goalkeeper. The same is true for Hyypia. His salary is also high Outrageous. Yes, he once made outstanding contributions to the team. As the old captain of the team, I respect him a lot. However, this salary level should not be. Not working with a high salary will make young, talented Players with the ability are unwilling to come.” Gillett continued, “There are two more people, Figo and Fowler, their salaries are too high. This is not a normal operating team. What you do, raising useless veterans with high salaries, has a lot of negative impacts on the team..."

"Fowler has already said that after the end of this season, he is going to leave the team. Similarly, Dudek's contract has expired, and our contract extension needs to be negotiated." Benitez frowned, "But, Hyypia, as well as Figo, they have all contributed very well to the team, we cannot..."

"We can't be ungrateful, I know that, I understand the tradition of football, I will never be sorry to them. I will find a way out that they are happy to accept and we can agree on: My idea is to let them Leave the team. We don’t want high transfer fees, and let them contact the teams they like so that they can negotiate contracts. In doing so, we are doing our best, right?”

"They couldn't sell at a high price. This is just a disguised form to drive them away. Moreover, if you do this, there is no income, so what's the point?" Benitez asked.

"We've freed up cap space... Maybe that's the wrong word, but the point is, rather than watching the veterans age, it's better for us to sell them and buy some young stars, isn't it? I I have already thought about the candidate, Babel from the Netherlands, a very strong boy, I have already sent someone to negotiate, he will be our player soon, it can be regarded as a small gift from me. And the defender you mentioned Skrtel, I will also send someone to contact, and besides, I will not ignore the Brazilian player Lucas..."

"You passed me to discuss Babel's deal?" Benitez was dissatisfied.

"This is a surprise I prepared for you. How can you know the surprise in advance." Gillette looked innocent.

"This kind of thing is the coach's business, please don't overstep the authority. At least, you should discuss it with me..."

"Well, I said that I don't really understand this process. We Americans don't like to be too complicated." Gillette said, "However, a top Dutch star, I think you will be happy."

"There is a tactical problem here, and our manpower is sufficient..."

"Actually, not enough." Gillette said, "About our introduction of Torres, Milito has already proposed that if he is not allowed to play the main force, let us let him go. Atletico Madrid also hopes to join him. In this transfer, use him to set off part of the transfer funds...Of course, I haven't agreed yet, these matters are under your control and need your approval."

Benitez was silent this time, and he already understood that the boss wanted to completely replace the team.

Once the emperor and the courtiers, Liverpool's current achievements are all from the Morse era, and the new boss is obviously not reconciled to what he did when he came to power.This should be considered a good thing, but why do you still feel awkward?

"Is anyone else leaving?" [

"I don't think there is much need to keep the two contracts of Luis Garcia and Sissoko. They are not young, and there is no room for improvement. If they are substitutes, because of their credit, the team They have to be paid a high salary, and it is not suitable to keep them. And they are not qualified to be the main force. Therefore, I think it is better to sell such players. We can buy young people to train them. Sell Luis Garcia , we can train Walcott, and sell Sissoko, we can train Lucas...These young people are more cost-effective and more in line with the development needs of the team."

"Sometimes, a team can't just look at the cost performance..." Benitez blurted out. Such words made him a little dazed, but he continued, "The love for the team, sometimes It determines the player's performance."

"Then let them love the team, Liverpool is such a good team, why don't they love the team?"

Benitez didn't speak anymore, but Gillett continued, "Rafa, we all know that this team will have to be updated sooner or later. What we are doing is beneficial to the development of the team. Good thing. Don't let the championship restrict our steps, don't let the honor go to our minds, we have to go further. And, you don't have to worry about infamy, I will bear these bad reputations for you!"

It seems that you were originally trying to sell someone.Benitez turned this idea in his mind, but he didn't say it after all.

In any case, the ideas of these two Americans are still good, at least they are considering from the perspective of the team's development.However, what makes people feel strange is that this team has changed owners. It is reasonable to say that it should be rich, but instead, it has to abandon a large group of players because of salary issues and use a large number of young people.Why does such a thing seem so strange?Is it getting richer or getting poorer?

However, the team wants to build a new stadium, and the team also needs money, so they should save some money.Moreover, Garcia and Sissoko are indeed a bit on the same level. In terms of strength, there are more than enough substitutes, but not enough main players. I am afraid that staying in the team is not very good for their own development. This is especially true for Milito. It is indeed too much for a striker to play as a substitute. It is not a bad thing for them to leave.

It's just a pity for this well-equipped team.

However, thinking that the boss is willing to complete his signings and can't wait to spend money, Benitez didn't say anything.

"Speaking of things I don't understand, I still have a question to ask." Gillette said, "Zhao Zhao, should I renew my contract?"

"This is a must. Joey is the best player in the team now, and his salary is a bit low, so he should increase it. Milan's Kaka almost increases his contract every year. After the Champions League, in order to appease Kaka Kaka, don’t let him leave the team and go to a bigger team. Milan immediately offered him an annual salary of 900 million. And Joey’s contract is even lower than Kaka’s past contract. Last year’s no increase is already given. We have benefited greatly, and it is impossible not to increase this year."

"Isn't there still three years left?"

"It's not a question of the number of years, it's a question of ability. Moreover, if we don't renew the contract this year, next year, there are still two years left in the contract. When we have to renew the contract anyway, the team will fall into a passive position. So , it is a good thing to renew the contract earlier."

"However, how much is appropriate?" Gillett continued to ask, "I ask this mainly because our team wants to introduce new players, and I hope to have a good salary structure. This is a must for a healthy team." of."

This question made Benitez frown, "We buy young people, and the salary is not high. Torres is an exception. If he comes, then, referring to his contract at Atletico Madrid, if Torres does not cut his salary In other words, his contract has to be around 11, and Joey’s contract has to be higher than his. I think it is more appropriate to raise Joey and Stephen to 12 or 13. Of course, If you take into account the fact that Joey will compete for the Golden Globe, I think it is acceptable to be higher."

"Doesn't that mean they are the highest paid in the Premier League?"

"Isn't Joey worthy of a max salary?"

"Of course it deserves it." Gillett answered the question immediately, and then he pondered for a while, "However, I have heard a saying: Liverpool's strength does not depend on a single individual. It is because of the name of the team, not a certain player. Even if we sell Keegan and Irving, we can still survive. If Zhao Yaning’s salary is so high that it breaks the salary structure, Then, his negative impact on the team is greater than the positive impact, shouldn’t we consider selling him?”