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After the party, Suk returned to the hotel to rest.

They will stay in Italy for nearly two weeks. The first week will be internal training, and the second week will be two warm-up matches for the Italian national team.

The reason why there are two games is that the first one is an exhibition match and the second one is an internal match.

This time the Croatian national team is not fully assembled. For example, players who play in the Premier League, such as Modric, Vida and others, will not be able to come back. After all, they do not have a winter break.

Besic led the rest of the team to practice together, which was a transitional period for the game.

Although the weather in Italy is a bit chilly, there is no heavy snowfall like in Croatia, nor is it so cold that your legs will tremble. The training environment is still very good.

In addition, the accommodation and training conditions provided by the Italian Football Association were very good, so they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to training.

Daily training is more about running in.

Suker finished his basic training and sat on the bench to rest. Mandzukic, Vukojevic and others also finished their training and gathered towards Suker.

"Italy is really good. If we stay in Croatia for training, we might not be able to train even if it snows!"

Mandzukic sat directly on the ground, and he didn't mind the cold on the ground.

Vukojevich grinned on the side and said, "No training? According to the coach's character, he will be taken directly to the equipment room for strength training."

For Besic, it is impossible not to train. Except for the occasional half-day holiday during big wins, these players will basically not be given any time to rest.

Mandzukic glanced at Suker and suddenly said: "The topic of the Golden Globe Awards is very hot recently!"

Vukojevic; “The time is coming soon, the winter break is over, and it’s soon time to announce the Golden Globe Awards!”

After saying that, both of them looked at Suk.

Suk turned around: "Why are you looking at me?"

"You have no idea?" Mandzukic asked; "You and Ronaldo are competing so fiercely now, do you really have no idea?"

Su Ke grinned; "That's all hype! If the result is too clear, who would think there is any suspense! With my honor last season, I would be too embarrassed to ask for it even if it were given to me!"

Last season, Ronaldo won the Triple Crown, including the Champions League, and the Bundesliga and Champions League Golden Boots. Such an honor could not win the Golden Boot Award, but was awarded to Su Ke. He felt really shameless.

Of course, Real Madrid has also done a lot of business operations for Suker, but the results are there, and some things cannot be avoided.

However, Suker still has a chance to get some more substantial honors, but Real Madrid last season did not perform well throughout the season due to multiple reasons, so they gave up on Suker's idea.

For Su Ke, there is no hope this time. The next Golden Globe Award is the main business.

"Has FIFA invited you to attend the awards ceremony?" Mandzukic asked.

Suk nodded; "That's right!"

"Are you going?"

According to Mandzukic's understanding of Suker, this guy will probably not go if he knows that he will not win the award.

In response, Suk said; "Go! Of course!"

It's not a separate award for "France Football", this involves FIFA.

The latter’s face must still be given!

Mandzukic looked at Suker in surprise, but before he could speak, Besic came over with a bunch of equipment.

Everyone took a closer look, and when they saw the oxygen-blocking mask, their expressions changed.

It’s over!

Hell mode physical training is back!

Especially for those players who are lazy in training at the club, they can't be lazy here.

Each one received his own oxygen-blocking mask with a sad face. At the same time, Besic took out his computer. Through the transmitted signals, he could understand the specific physical condition of the players.

It’s better to stay the same!

If it drops, Besic will definitely have to give these guys a small chance.

The first day of training was still spent vomiting.

Besic didn't say anything, but his face didn't look good. Except for some people, many players' physical fitness was not up to standard.

Of course, there are also some players here who are older and their physical fitness has naturally declined, but it is incomprehensible for some young people to decline in physical fitness.

What makes Besic most dissatisfied is that young players like Kovacic also have the problem of declining physical fitness.

At the end of the training, Kovacic was pulled over by Besic and lectured alone.

Judging from his expression, he definitely didn't get the good news.

Sure enough, when Kovacic returned to the cafeteria, he was crying and looking extremely terrified.

Mandzukic waved to Kovacic, who immediately ran over.

"What did you say?"

Mandzukic asked curiously.

Kovacic was completely confused and said with a look of panic; "The coach said that if my physical fitness is not up to standard in the remaining time, he will kick me out of the national team!"

Mandzukic, Suker, Vukojevic and others all looked at each other.

This sounds familiar!

When they first joined Dinamo Zagreb, Besic always used this trick to scare them.

One scare, one sure thing!

Everyone who dares to relax!

However, they don't think it's a bad thing.

On the one hand, young players should really improve, especially like Kovacic, who has a smooth journey.

This guy stood out from the youth training at a young age, then entered Dinamo Zagrab and quickly became a core player, and even joined Real Madrid at an extremely young age.

Of course, this is mostly speculation, but it also means that Kovacic has this hype value.

Now he is playing very well at Juventus, and there may even be a tendency to "fly solo" or continue to move upward.

When you are young and rich, surrounded by beautiful women, it is easy to get lost in the gentle grave.

Also, the severity of Besic's scolding represents how much he values ​​Kovacic.

They are not worried that Kovacic will be kicked out.

When the time comes, Besic becomes anxious, pulls out his waistband, and even beats him for his bad habits!

Kovacic spent the entire week feeling anxious.

In every training session, he did not dare to slack off at all and worked hard.

He also worked very hard in training matches, fearing that Besic would take him out alone to lecture him again.

Kovacic is afraid of Besic.

Su Ke and other big guys can be kept submissive by Besic, let alone a little shrimp like him.

If Besic really wants to deal with him, there will be no other voice in the entire national team.

For this reason, he was cautious, fearing to offend Besic again.

Besic is also paying attention to Kovacic. He also knows that young players are always curious and longing for the colorful world outside. Faced with a crowd of orioles and swarms of beauties, his self-control is also limited.

In fact, when Besic saw some tidbits about Kovacic on the news, he was ready to give him a try.

It’s just that this time I seized an opportunity!

But just like Suker and others, he values ​​Kovacic, so he uses the harshest words to warn or even threaten.

If it were anyone else, he wouldn't have put these thoughts into it. If he didn't work hard, there would be a lot of people trying hard to get into the national team, so it would just be a matter of re-selecting candidates.

"He has been training very seriously recently." Van Steyak couldn't help but smile; "Young people still have to be scared. He is talented enough, but he has not experienced the baptism of low-level leagues like Suker and other players. , the growth rate is too fast, and the growth process is too smooth, it is easy to slack off!”

Besic nodded: "That's why I talked to him alone. In comparison, Brozovic is much more reassuring."

After a pause, he continued; "Let Brozovic play in the next exhibition game, and give Kovacic half-time in the internal game. We must suppress him and make him feel the pressure at all times."

Having said this, he waved his hand and asked, "How is Su Ke's condition?"

Vansteyak smiled; "Do we still need to worry about his condition?"

Besic: "You're right to be more cautious!"

Van Steyak: "From the data point of view, compared with the previous season, the physical strength and muscle mass have decreased a lot. Suker has told us about this before, so it is not a big surprise. It's just that However, his burst period has become shorter, and he cannot play as unscrupulously as before, but he has also successfully completed the transformation, and now Su Ke's playing style allows us to have more adaptability in tactics! "

Besic nodded: "Suk's best period has passed!"

"On the contrary, I feel that Su Ke is in the most ideal state now. In the past, he was strong, but he was strong individually, and his adaptability to tactics and lineups was not high. It was mainly reflected in his simple and rough playing style, but now It’s different, we have more room for tactical mediation!”

Listening to Van Stryak's tirade, Besic couldn't help but laugh and said, "What good idea did you come up with?"

"That's right!" Van Stryak said with a smile; "Modric just happens to be away, so we can give it a try!"

December 28, Rome, capital of Italy.

The friendly match between the Italian national team and the Croatian national team is about to take place.

This game has been publicized for a long time before. As one of the seeded teams in this World Cup, Croatia has naturally received huge attention.

Especially with the existence of phenomenal stars like Su Ke, their games have also received great attention.

The entire stadium was also full of people, looking forward to this game.

Although it is an exhibition match, fans are still very excited. After all, both sides are strong European teams, so they are naturally looking forward to it.

In the Croatian dressing room, Van Steyak stood in front of the tactical board to arrange tactics, while Besic stood aside.

The reason for this is because this tactic was proposed by Van Steyak!

Besic didn't know much about it, so he let it go!

The tactical routines of Besic and Van Stryak are completely different!

Besic is very good at using positional warfare, that is, dividing the front, middle and back fields, and carefully carrying out various detailed tactics in various areas.

Even offense and defense are mostly completed in a linear structure, which is also a tactical policy based on the traditional tactical system.

But Van Steyak is more imaginative.

Just like the tactics he deployed this time, it is similar to the Netherlands' total offense and defense, with a prominent one throwing his arms away to attack, and Sayazi retreating to defend.

However, whether in offense or defense, more emphasis is placed on a penetrating movement.

The midfielder is the core engine. The front and backcourts, apart from the center and center back, do not have a specific role position. They have to perform their duties wherever they run.

Of course, the complexity of tactics is also very high, so it is not easy to digest,

The overall movement will be chaotic at first, but this also tests the organizational skills of the midfield and frontcourt.

And this time, Van Steyak handed over this power to Su Ke!

He believes that Suk can do this job well!

"Suk, don't worry about how the opponent runs, focus on our own players, keep the ball at your feet at all times, and then attack through your vision and creativity, do you understand?"

Listening to Vansteyak's words, Suk nodded to express his understanding.

The former focused on a few tactical points to make arrangements, and that was all.

"Will it work?"

After watching Van Stryak finish speaking, Besic asked in a low voice.

He has seen this tactic, and to be honest it is a bit too ideal, but it will definitely look good when played out, but to fully implement this tactical indicator, it requires long-term cooperation and tacit understanding.

But the national team is different from the club!

The former took several months to get together, and after a training camp, they were immediately taken out to play games.

The latter is played together for many years.

Therefore, the club's tactics will be more detailed and complex.

The national team dealt with it in a simplistic way, and they did not have time to solve these complex problems one by one.

Even if the front foot is just solved, a few months later, when they come back, new problems will appear.

Therefore, the national team has two options tactically.

One is a simple and crude way of playing!

The other is a Stitch Monster style tactic!

As for Croatia before, it was closer to the former, and it also highlighted Suker's star role.

Besic placed three core points in the front, middle and backcourt!

Suker, Modric and Srna!

Build a complete strategy around these three core points.

But the tactics played by Van Steyak are too complicated. Although they will be effective if they are played, they cannot be achieved in a short time.

This is also Besic's concern!

"Don't worry!" Van Stryak grinned; "This tactic looks fancy, but it's all bluffing. Others just memorize the formulas and run according to the established route. The only change is Su Ke! "

"I complicate simple things to confuse the opponent. Once this tactic is successful, it will play a very good role in confusing the opponent during the World Cup group stage!"

Besic was stunned for a moment; "So, this tactic is not set up according to conventional tactics at all?"

"I'm not stupid!" Van Stryak laughed; "Once this tactic is seen through, the opponent will immediately react and impose restrictions. Moreover, this restriction is very simple, but as long as they play well enough, , then the problem will not be exposed too quickly, and it can also be confusing!”

"We will prepare according to your tactics. This is a smoke bomb for the opponent!"

Van Steyak blinked and said, "We can't just take out the real thing in the World Cup group stage, right? If we confuse it appropriately, the effect will be good."

Hearing this, Bessie smiled. He felt that Van Steyak had thought very carefully.

And he also respects Van Steyak's ideas. After all, this guy participated in the last World Cup and has a better understanding of the World Cup schedule and preparations at each stage.

Besic doesn't know much about this, but he is willing to learn from these experiences.

"Just do it!"

In the stadium, accompanied by cheers, players from both sides began to enter the stadium.

The starting lineup is as follows:

Italy (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Buffon.

Defenders: Abate, Barzagli, Bonucci, De Sciglio.

Midfielder: Montolivo, Pirlo, Marchisio.

Forwards: Balotelli, Giaccherini, El Shaarawy.

Croatia (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Subasic.

Defenders: Srna, Joel Luka, Sildenfeld, Strinic.

Midfielder: Rakitic, Vukojevic, Brozovic.

Forwards: Perisic, Mandzukic, Suker.

Both sides use a 4-3-3 formation, but the details are different.

Italy has Pirlo as a single defensive midfielder, plus Giaccherini as a central midfielder.

The midfield and frontcourt are all in an inverted triangle position.

Croatia's midfield is an inverted triangle, but the frontcourt is an upright triangle.

This prepares Suker and Rakitic to move in, and can appropriately change to a 4-1-2-2-1 formation.

Su Ke is jumping seriously in the final preparations before the game.

In the stands not far away, there were waves of voices calling for him.

When Suker turned around, he saw many Milan fans, waving Milan No. 10 jerseys in their hands and cheering towards him.

It's just an exhibition match, so it's not that serious in nature, and the fans can enjoy it as they please.

Suker greeted these Milan fans with a smile, causing bursts of cheers.

When Suker turned his head, Mandzukic and Perisic were already standing in the center circle.

This time, Suker did not kick off the ball, mainly to receive the pass and guide it.

To put it bluntly, he is not playing the role of an attacker in this game, but playing the role of a command tower in the frontcourt.

Su Ke hasn't played like this for a long time, but he doesn't feel unfamiliar, but rather eager to try it.

Sometimes after scoring too many goals, it’s good to have a change of taste.

Of course, the most excited ones are not Suker, but Mandzukic and Rakitic.

As a center forward, Mandzukic has been pressing the main shooting position, and Suker has to give up the favorable area.

As for Rakitic, as a midfielder, although he has a strong desire to attack, he still needs to make more connections.

But in this game, he doesn't have to worry about these, because Suker will dominate everything!

And he just needs to charge forward!

Rakitic has wanted to play like this for a long time!

Regardless of anything, just break forward, use your own skills to make a vertical breakthrough, and complete the team's offense.

This is much more interesting than the left and right transfer scheduling.

After Croatia changed its tactics, these players are even more eager to try.