champion godfather

Chapter 671
"Mr. Fasal." Shania found the manager who was reading alone in the living room.

"Ah, Shania, what's the matter?" Fasal took off his glasses and looked back at her.

"Can I take two days off?"

"It's your turn soon, Shania..." Fasar had a headache when he heard this request, and he stood up and explained to Shania.

"When exactly?"

"The crew plan is to shoot a scene with you on the 22nd."

Hearing what Fasal said, Shania frowned, and the tip of her nose turned up, looking very cute even if she was worried.

Fasal guessed her intention to ask for leave, but he didn't say it: "Where do you want to go?"

"Moscow, Russia."

Fasal smiled: "If you just watch one game, one day is enough."

Shania still planned to find Tang En after the game, but now it seems that time is not allowed.She sighed: "Yeah, if it's just for one game, there's enough time. Book me two tickets to Moscow, Mr. Faisal."

"Two? I won't go..." Fasal thought that Shania would drag him to watch the game, but in fact he still had a lot of things to do. Shania left, and there must be someone here to contact everyone. Isn't Fang?

Unexpectedly, Shania rolled her eyes: "It's me and Chris."

"Did she also receive the ticket?" Fasal suddenly realized that it was Chris Gloria.Tang En's friend, now because of this relationship, he is also acquainted with Shania.

"Yeah." Shania nodded.

"Okay, no problem. Also, Tony's side..."

Shania waved her hand: "You are not allowed to tell him."

"Want to surprise him?"

"No." Shania smiled, "I just don't want him to be distracted by this."

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The day before the game, in the conference room of the hotel where we stayed, Nottingham Forest was holding the last tactical meeting.

This meeting will analyze Chelsea's possible tactics and personnel mix in the final, as well as Nottingham Forest's countermeasures.Whether we can win the game depends on the results at this time, apart from the on-the-spot command of the head coach. This is the concentrated expression of the wisdom of the entire coaching staff.

At such times, the protagonist is generally Tang, and Tang En is only responsible for sitting on the sidelines and listening.

Tang can speak fluent English with a Nottingham accent, and he is very familiar with English football and is extremely proficient in technical terms.As for the performance in the usual work, there is no need to talk nonsense.Those gringos at the Nottingham Forest Club couldn't figure out why Tony Twain would meet such a talent when he was learning Chinese conversation online through MSN. Could it be that there were such football talents everywhere in China?Obviously not, otherwise why is the level of Chinese football getting lower every year?

It can only be said that Tony Twain's luck is really amazing!
"...According to the information of the past few days, we speculate that Chelsea will deploy such a starting lineup in the final—" Tang pointed to the tactical board and said to the players, on which Chelsea's possible appearances have been drawn line-up. "As for the goalkeeper, it's Cech. The central defenders are Terry and Carvalho, the left back is Ashley Cole who returned from injury, and the right back..."

The right back has always been Chelsea's weakness. Although Mourinho worked hard in this area when he was there, the people who bought it were always unsatisfactory.

"We think it will be Essien." This is the result of the discussion by the coaching staff. The players will not know how the result was obtained, and it is useless to tell them. They only need to know one result.During the discussion, there were disagreements within the coaching staff regarding the candidates for the right back.

Chris Lack believes that what Grant lacks is experience, and he should send Belletti, a former Barcelona player with experience in the Champions League final, as the starting right back.His point of view was agreed by half of the coaches. After all, what Chelsea lacks the most is experience.

But Tang has a different opinion. He believes that Belletti's state is unstable and his age is too old. His presence in such a fierce final will become Chelsea's weakness.On the contrary, Essien, who was used by Mourinho as a jack-of-all-trades, is more likely to appear in this position. What's more, he himself played left and right full-backs and central defenders when he debuted, and there is no problem of discomfort.

In the end, Tang En came forward and made a decisive opinion. "If Chelsea play Belletti, then their right flank will become our key attack area. Grant must know how sharp Nottingham Forest's wing attack is, and Belletti's defense is completely different from that of Essien. Level. No matter how crazy the guy said before the game, in the finals, he will definitely seek stability, at least in defense. Therefore, Essien, who is good at defending and has excellent physicality, is more likely to appear in the starting lineup At right back."

"Midfield, Lampard, Makelele and Ballack, and Joe Cole will start. Forwards Malouda and Drogba. It looks like 442, it could be 433, Joe Cole Er moved forward to become a winger, Drogba was in the center, he and Malouda were on the left and one on the right. The three players in the midfield stood in parallel."

After talking about Chelsea, it's time to announce Nottingham Forest's starting lineup.This is what the Forest players care about most. It is an honor to be able to play in the Champions League final.

The Champions League final is different from the league, and the rotation system cannot be easily adopted. If there is the strongest lineup, the strongest lineup will naturally be sent.

"Goalkeeper Van der Sar." There is no suspense. As long as the experienced Van der Sar has no injuries and is in a stable state, he must be the main force.No matter how talented Akinfeev is, he can only be a substitute.

"Centre-backs Pepe and Piqué, the main task for you two is to contain Drogba, don't make him active, use your physical advantage to push him out of the box, don't give him chances, don't let him shoot. Tony hopes to not see him in the finals."

The two nodded, indicating that they understood their mission.

"Full-backs, Gareth Bell on the left, Rafinha on the right." This is a lineup of full-backs with full attack power. It should be completely clear what Tang En has in mind when he sees this - he thinks In the final, he used his attack on the wing to suppress Chelsea's two wings.

"The midfielder George Wood, Van der Vaart, Franck Ribery and..." Tang paused for a moment at this point. He looked up at Tang En who was sitting next to him, and then continued, "Lennon."

This decision came as a bit of a surprise.Although Beckham was injured, it was only a minor injury after all, not to the point of being unable to play.However, under the strict discipline requirements that have been cultivated for a long time, there was no noise in the conference room. Except for Lennon himself who was a little surprised, everyone else looked as usual.

Tang was still reading the starting list, while Tang En was secretly observing everyone's expressions, hoping to understand the inner thoughts of these people through their subtle expression changes.The moment the name "Lennon" came out, a disappointed expression flashed across David Beckham's face.This change did not escape Tang En's eyes.

"Forward Ruud van Nistelrooy and Eastwood."

The Danish kid Bendtner waited patiently until the end, but he didn't hear his name from it. Unlike Beckham, his disappointment was beyond words.

In the four seasons of joining the Forest team, Nottingham Forest has entered the Champions League final for three consecutive seasons from the 05-06 season, which is a proud achievement.But for Bendtner himself, this is really not worth mentioning, because he has never started a game... As a rising star with high expectations, this treatment is really a bit embarrassing... He played in the Danish national team He is the main striker, but he didn't even have a chance to start at Nottingham Forest.

Originally, after Viduka left, he once thought that his future in Nottingham Forest was bright.Unexpectedly, Tony Twain changed hands and bought Ruud van Nistelrooy, who was not wanted by Manchester United!Now, also as a powerful center forward, he was forced to accept the reality that he could only serve as a substitute for Ruud van Nistelrooy.At first, he thought that Van Nistelrooy's age would start to increase, and his state would definitely decline. At that time, it would be his chance to stand up. Unexpectedly... Van Nistelrooy's old gun played better in Nottingham Forest. Injuries can knock him down.However, in the past two years, he has had minor injuries, which are not enough to affect his state and playing time.

Thinking of this, Bendtner suddenly felt that his future in Nottingham Forest was gloomy...

Tang En is still observing, and Tang has already begun to explain the specific tactics of the Forest team in the game.

"... 15 minutes into the game, solid. Then the two full-backs aggressively advanced. The midfielder George Wood dragged down, Van der Sar moved forward in the attacking midfielder, and Ribery and Lennon were slightly forward. Tuck in a little more." Tang said while drawing the team's formation on the tactical board.It is a rhombus in the midfield, but it is different from the classic 442 diamond position. This rhombus is not flat and long, but a rhombus that elongates the distance between the front waist and the back waist. In fact, the flat rhombus is erected look.

Franck Ribery and Lennon moved inward. On the center line, they were relay stations connecting the midfielder and midfielder. At the same time, they also made way for the forward penetration of the two full-backs.In the actual game, if they go straight forward, they will target Chelsea's ribs. If they go diagonally, they can go to the side or to the middle. In short, they can make their own decisions according to the situation on the field, which is very flexible and changeable.And because Van der Vaart is very close to the striker, his task is not to be an offensive organizer, but only to be responsible for the last pass, or direct long-range shots.So who is in charge of the offensive organization?
"George." Tang En stood up and took over Tang's words, "The position in the game is much more flexible than the current tactical board. The transition from defense to offense starts with you, and you organize the offense."

George Wood was a little surprised.Let him organize the offense in such an important game?Tony Twain is insane, right?

However, Tang En did not explain further, and sat down again after speaking, and returned the control to Tang.

The tactical meeting continues, but some people have become distracted...

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After the meeting ended, the players left the meeting room one after another. Tang En stopped David Beckham, and they wanted to talk about something in private.

Everyone knew why Tang En wanted to keep Beckham, it must be because of that starting list.He may have to make some explanations.Bendtner turned his head to look at Tang En and Beckham who stayed in the conference room, feeling a little jealous.Why is Beckham, who is also not on the starting list, allowed to be left alone to listen to the head coach's explanation, but not himself?This is really a reality that he cannot accept...

Everyone left, and Bendtner watched the door of the conference room being closed again at the door, and then turned and left unwillingly.

In the empty conference room, Beckham and Tony Twain sat opposite each other. He looked at Twain opposite him and said, "You're looking for me because of the starting list, right, boss?"

"When it's just the two of us, don't call me 'boss', call me 'Tony'." Tang En scratched his head, thinking in his heart how to start this topic better. "Well, I know you might be a little disappointed by that."

"To be honest, there is a point. Although I am old, I still want to participate in another Champions League final. But I know you must have your reasons for this arrangement. You are the head coach. Although we are good friends, we are dealing with In terms of competition, I have the same attitude as you."

what attitude?It is to give priority to the requirements of the team.Beckham is a world-class star, but there has never been a scandal in his career that he had conflicts with the team's head coach because he wanted to get a chance to play. On the one hand, he always has a stable playing position, on the other hand and his work ethic.

Tang En was very grateful to Beckham for understanding him so well. Everyone knew that he had a very good personal relationship with Beckham.If Beckham uses this relationship to force Tang En to give him a stable main starting position, then Tang En will not be able to manage this team, because in this way the team will be divided into "direct line of the head coach" and "with the head coach". It is inevitable that the two parts of the two parts will split at that time.

Fortunately, Beckham never did such a thing that discredited the head coach.

"Yes, the only reason is tactical needs. Lennon has the ability to go forward. He and Ribery can fully disrupt Chelsea's defense on both sides..."

Beckham didn't speak. He didn't intend to find a reason for himself to be able to play. Anyway, he had to abide by what the head coach decided.In the last season in Real Madrid, Capello didn't like himself and put him in the cold palace. He also accepted it silently, but chose to leave in the end.

Twain also knew how cruel it would be for a veteran who was eager to prove himself again. It might be the last time in his career that he would have the chance to stand in the final of the Champions Cup, but he could only be a spectator.

"But you're on the bench." That might be consolation. "It's also a tactical need. I may also send you on the field. After all, your long shots and passes can still cause Chelsea a lot of trouble."

Beckham smiled.

Tang En felt that something was wrong, he asked Beckham: "Is there any problem?"

"Don't you think it's a bad thing you're doing, Tony?" Beckham said.

"Not so good? Which place do you mean is not so good?"

"Specially keep me and tell me that you don't have to worry about not being able to play. You are on the substitute list and you have a chance."

"Uh..." Tang En still didn't quite understand what Beckham meant.

"What about the guys who didn't make the starting roster either, Tony."

"Ah!" Dunn suddenly realized.

"Don't do that next time, I'm not a kid who doesn't know everything. Although you always say to treat everyone equally, sometimes I feel that you don't treat me like an ordinary player."

Tang En looked at Beckham and giggled.Of course, as a fan who watched you grow up, you spent more than ten years with me during my youth. Although I worked hard, I still can't completely treat you as an ordinary player... …

Like Albertini, there are those who have left their indelible mark on my short 26 years of life.I watched them appear on the professional football field for the first time as a young teenager, and watched them win victories, win championships, and hug beautiful women.Let's see them go through failures and setbacks, face the pain of injuries, and finally fade out of people's sight...

You said, David, how could I treat you as ordinary players?He said that out of his mouth because he didn't want his emotions to completely overwhelm his reason.

The contract between you and me is only for two years. You said that if you can still play after two years, you will go to the United States to accompany your wife.Because Victoria gave up on herself for two years to satisfy your selfishness, you pay back double afterward.Now, there is one year left.I sent Albertini away a year ago, what gift should I send you away a year later?
I can't say for sure about the future, so this year, tomorrow, this game.

"If there is nothing else, can I go back?" Beckham asked.

Tang En came back to his senses and nodded: "Sleep well, David, and be more energetic tomorrow."

"You treat me like a rookie again." Beckham smiled helplessly.

"Ah... sorry." Tang En patted his forehead. "Goodbye, David."

"Goodbye...boss." Beckham said as he went out to close the door.

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When Tang En was the only one left in the conference room, he sat down, leaned on the back of the chair, and let out a long breath.

It's another decisive battle. How many such decisive battles have you experienced since you crossed here inexplicably and became the head coach of this team?He had long since forgotten.At first he would think this is his first game, second game, third game, and then it became - which game is this?Who cares about that!Just win!
Yes, quantity means nothing, only results have value.In the next ten or 20 years, I will experience more decisive battles like this, and it is really stupid to lament this.

This is just a small step in my coaching career.

Tang En stood up from the chair, turned off the light, and walked out the door.

(End of this chapter)