Super Coach

After the training camp began, the most discussed topic among the players in the locker room and player area was undoubtedly the difference between the famous Caesar and the head coach of their previous team.

Everyone’s first reaction is, tired!

In almost every training session, the training content arranged by Yang Cheng would torture them to death, making them all exhausted. Sometimes, when they thought about it afterwards, they didn't know how they survived.

But from training, they can really learn something different from before, something that belongs specifically to Yang Cheng, and they all know that over time, these are the improvements they will gain.

Yang Cheng once mentioned in training that there is no quick success or shortcut in the world of football.

Since God didn't give you the strength of Pele or Ronaldo when you were born, then you can only rely on practice and accumulated progress over time. There is no other way!

This is the man who has cultivated two world footballers, Denilson and Ronaldo, and is the most successful head coach in today's football. What he said holds a huge weight in the hearts of these players.

Even Davis, who is notoriously prickly, now trains with his tail between his legs.

In this case, no one wants to fall behind. Everyone hopes to gain Yang Cheng's trust in pre-season preparations through active training, and then get the starting qualification in the new season.

This is the difference between a famous star and a semi-finished product. The latter is more eager for success and honors than the former!

Robben is one of those people who think so.

The most obvious difference between Liverpool and PSV, apart from the difference between head coaches Caesar and Hiddink, is that Yang Cheng and Hiddink have different tactical requirements for him.

Hiddink asked him to dribble the ball more directly to face the defensive players, use his speed and skills to kill the opponent, and then go down to the baseline and pass to create opportunities for Hesselinck and Kežman in the penalty area.

But Yang Cheng moved him from the left to the right, requiring him to run more without the ball and provide support. He was asked not to rely solely on his own skills and speed. He was asked to cut inside more and insert Dro The gap created by Ba's retracement, etc.

Although it was only a few days of training, Robben could clearly feel that Yang Cheng's demands on him were more and higher, so high that he doubted whether he could do it.

Turn your head sideways,

He looked at the Portuguese man in the distance. He had also been scolded bloody in training. He was called to stop several times and was specifically instructed to run. Especially when he saw him dribbling or playing with small skills, Yang Cheng blew the whistle and looked depressed and downcast.

Both of them were equally young and suffered from the same illness, so they looked at each other and curled their lips, feeling the same helplessness.

Just when Robben packed his things and was about to leave the dressing room, he found Ian Rush coming.

Aryan, the boss is waiting for you in the office!

Boss, this is synonymous with head coach in the Premier League.

Robben was stunned for a moment and looked behind him. Xiao Luo also raised his head and looked at Robben, obviously wondering, what is going on?

He was a little worried, wondering in his mind, could it be that his performance was too bad?

Full of worries, Luo Ben arrived at Yang Cheng's office on the second floor, knocked on the door, received a response, and opened the door and went in.

He discovered that besides Yang Cheng, his parents were also there.

Why are you here? Robben was a little surprised.

Yang Cheng smiled and stood up, I invited them here. Come, sit down!

Robben became even more worried, so he walked over and sat down opposite Yang Cheng, next to his parents.

After Robben sat down, Yang Cheng took out the test report.

Aryan, I specially invited your parents here today, mainly to talk about your physical examination report. As a result, we all reached a consensus and decided to let you know.

Robben took the report and took it out to read.

He couldn't read it, but he could understand some of the words, such as testicular tumors.

It's a good thing, it's okay! Yang Cheng explained as soon as he saw his expression.

Yes, Aryan, I have understood it with Mr. Yang Cheng, and I have also gone to the hospital to ask the doctor. It is not serious, but it requires surgery to remove the tumor. It will not affect my future life! Robben's father, Han Si also said from the side.

Robben was shocked when he saw the tumor, but when he heard what they said, especially what his father said, his mind was set. At least he had great trust in his father.

I have understood the situation with the team doctor. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is good. I hope you can have the operation here, so that we can take care of you nearby. At the same time, I have understood the situation. If you perform the operation now, you can still catch up with pre-season preparations and Asia. Okay, think about it! Yang Cheng said.

Robben thought for a while but had no idea. He looked at his father, who nodded.

I have talked with Mr. Yang Cheng, and I think his arrangements are very good, and he has also booked a room for us in a hotel in Liverpool. We will stay here with you when the time comes, so there is no need to worry!

Will it affect future performance on the court? Robben asked.

Yang Cheng shook his head, You can rest assured that it won't happen!

After a pause, Yang Cheng laughed and said, You seem very distressed recently. Do you think the task I gave you is too heavy?

Robben was stunned and didn't know how to answer.

You are a player with great potential, believe me, I would never lie about something like this, that's why I paid 12 million euros to bring you to Liverpool from PSV, but you need more. Make more progress, instead of just dribbling the ball, sprinting, and being a pure winger like you did before!

What I need is a key player who can dribble the ball deep, cooperate with teammates, score goals, change the deadlock on the field, and break the balance. I believe you will be such a player, so I also hope If you can trust me, I will help you achieve higher and more outstanding achievements!

If it were Yang Cheng in the past, these words would not be very convincing, but now he is a famous Caesar in European football. Everyone knows that what he is best at is cultivating stars. At least he has successfully cultivated German stars. Nelson and Ronaldo, the two great footballers, as well as players such as Pirlo and Ballack were all created by him.

Every professional player hopes to meet a famous teacher to guide him in his career. This is why Robben agreed to come to Liverpool without hesitation. Now he also believes in Caesar.

Be well prepared. Before the operation, don't put any pressure on yourself, and don't worry, because I will be more careful than you. At least you spent 12 million euros on me. If something happens, I will be more sad than you! Yang Cheng made a joke.

Robben smiled and nodded, I understand, boss!

I'll give you a day off today. Take a walk with your parents. Call me when you're ready!

Robben and his father looked at it and thought for a while, Boss, when do you think the best time to have the operation is?

Of course, the sooner the better, so that you can recover as soon as possible and return to the team for training. Yang Cheng replied.

Hans nodded after listening, and Robben also nodded, Then I listen to you, and you help me arrange it!

no problem!

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The 433 formation has very high requirements for players. Players in any position have to pay more than 442. This can be seen from the most intuitive data. Anyone can rank the 433 position and then look at the 442. You will find that the distance between the players of 433 is greater than that of 442, regardless of width or depth.

The longer the distance, the more running.

At least 10 meters more!

In the coaching room at Melwood training base, Tim Hank raised his index finger. The biggest difference between 433 and 442.

10 meters is inconspicuous elsewhere, but on the court, to overcome these 10 meters, you have to pay more.

The passing distance is 10 meters longer, the running distance is 10 meters longer, and the support distance is 10 meters longer. Imagine how much more work you have to do than your opponent after the whole game?

But the advantages of 433 are also obvious, that is, the distance is longer, the movement is more, and the changes are more, which is convenient for pulling, running, supporting and intervening.

If you insist on talking about the difference between 433 and 442, there is no better or worse. The key is that 442 is more balanced, and 433 tests the overall situation. Usually only teams with excellent running ability and technical ability will use it. .

Therefore, we can also see that when 433 became popular, few mid- and lower-tier teams were using it. They all preferred traditional tactics, which were all used by wealthy teams, because the mid-tier and lower-tier teams did not have the foundation to use this style of play. .

Yang Cheng's Liverpool team has such capital. Although the midfielder is inferior in technology and ball control, it is better in running and physical fitness. This allows Yang Cheng to safely hand over the midfielder. Give Davies, Gerrard and Hamann three players.

I think distance is not a problem. The real problem is that our midfielder simply does not have the means to send the ball into the opponent's 32-meter area. Benitez looked at this problem from another angle.

Sending the ball into the opponent's 32-meter area is the basis of all offenses!

In football terminology, what does creating opportunities mean?

In fact, it is to send the ball into the opponent's 32-meter area, giving the forward a chance to play!

If you can't send the ball in, then it's useless even if you put a hundred Ronaldos in front of you, but if you can continuously send the ball into the 32-meter area, even if you put Heskey in front, he Still an awesome goal.

But looking at Liverpool today, neither Davis nor Hamann are the kind of players who have the ability to do this. To put it bluntly, it is okay to let them defend or pass a short distance, but ask them to pass the penetrating Xìng The pass cannot be expected at all.

I still say that, missing Xavi Alonso this summer may determine the success or failure of this season! Benitez is very optimistic about the Spanish player.

Liverpool's problem last season was the offense. After Yang Cheng came, the first thing he wanted to solve was the offense.

The counter-running and cooperation between Drogba, Gerrard, Ronaldinho and Robben have been perfected in training. What is lacking is time. As long as you give them some time, they will develop enough tacit understanding. , the effect will appear.

But the passer behind him couldn't send the ball in. The four of them were just decorations in front!

If Luo Luo and Gerrard are required to retreat to get the ball and then move forward to create opportunities, the effect will undoubtedly be greatly reduced, which is equivalent to going back to the old path of Liverpool's poor offense last season.

All professional coaches know very well that goals cannot be calculated. You cannot predict when the goal will come. It is a matter of course. Therefore, all coaches will not aim at scoring goals. Organize a team's offensive system, because the result of doing that is that you will find that everything is in vain.

So, how does the head coach organize the offensive system?

Take farmland irrigation as an example. If you want water to be retained in your farmland to irrigate your crops, then you must first dig ditches so that the ditches can lead directly to your farmland, and then start pumping water.

The same is true for scoring goals. You must first solve the problem of advancing the ball. In other words, if you can ensure that every attack can advance smoothly and send the ball into the opponent's 32-meter area, then you Even if the offensive system is completed, scoring goals will be a matter of time.

By the same token, why do management purchases and head coach sales often have completely different effects in the transfer market? They are obviously players in the same position, but the effects are completely different?

It is because of the different playing habits and technical characteristics of each player that the team's advancement cannot be as expected by the head coach, leading to deviations in advancement. This is the so-called details that determine success or failure!

Yang Cheng said before that if Irving did not leave, he would not reorganize the team, because as long as Gerrard is liberated, everything will fall into place. But now that Irving has left, he will reorganize the team and configure it according to his own wishes. team.

By the way, I've always been surprised. When you couldn't get Xavi Alonso, you said you weren't worried. What did you think at the time? Benitez and others discussed it for a while and found out that they couldn't get it. After coming to a conclusion, he turned to look at Yang Cheng.

The latter seemed to be in a daze, then woke up, stood up, and walked forward, Move Rise and Finnan forward and let them advance!

Flying together? Paul Bayer said in surprise.

But in this case... Benitez still frowned, obviously thinking about the defensive issue.

But Yang Cheng pointed at Davis and Harman, They can solve all troubles!

After he finished speaking, he threw away the pen in his hand and laughed.

Benitez burst out laughing. The topic they were discussing almost got into a fight just now seemed too simple to Yang Cheng.

It's not that Yang Cheng's tactical literacy is much better than theirs, but that Yang Cheng knows it well and has thought of a solution long ago. However, the coaching staff is analyzing recent problems that have arisen in training and guessing Yang Cheng's thought.

The frontcourt will continue to cooperate according to our previous ideas. While Robben is recuperating, try Murphy and Kuyt. Baros can also try it and see the effect. With Drogba as the fulcrum, let's see who can do it first. To score goals, improve their off-the-ball movement and response capabilities, and reduce unnecessary sticky balls.”

What Yang Cheng is referring to is Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese's sticky ball has seriously slowed down the team's overall progress. This problem must be corrected, otherwise, Liverpool's offense will be affected.

As for who can score, Yang Cheng doesn't know. For the time being, he can only say that Drogba is the core of the frontcourt tactics. Gerrard, Robben and Ronaldinho are responsible for attacking behind him. Who can score more stably? With the ball, he will develop tactical cooperation around whom.

If we had Xavi Alonso here, tsk tsk... Benitez babbled again.

Yang Cheng and others suddenly burst into laughter.

What a verbose fat Spanish guy! Paul Bayer muttered.

Don't worry, I can't buy it this season. I'll buy it next season, and I'll buy it the next season. I don't believe I can't buy it! Yang Cheng looked very determined.

Players like Xavi Alonso can really improve a team's midfield strength. With or without him, Liverpool's midfield strength would be at least one level worse.

His biggest weapon is the large-scale transfer of more than 25 meters. This means that with him, Liverpool's four frontcourt players can rush forward boldly, because Alonso behind him will pass the ball to where they are. Area.

Also, Alonso's ability to adjust the game and control the rhythm is excellent. He can play the role of a metronome and provide players with a message. Should they be faster? Still slow? Are you going to rush forward? Or running sideways to support?

In today's football tactics, cross passing is very, very important, because it can provide you with enough time to adjust and find the opponent's loopholes, thereby making your next attack sharper and more deadly, especially that kind of A cross pass in the opponent's area of ​​30-40 meters is simply fatal!

This point can be referred to Yang Cheng's Barcelona in his previous life.

But today's Liverpool team lacks such a midfielder. Even in today's football, except for a few players such as Pirlo and Veron, no one can replace Alonso.

Maybe some have the ability to transfer long passes, some can control the rhythm, and some know how to pass crosswise, but the ability to combine all of these is really, very rare.

From this point of view, Vieira's tactical role is even more obvious. Although he does not have long-pass transfer, he has outstanding defense and positional sense. His importance to a team can even be said to be higher than that of Albiceleste. Ronso is not what Cesc Fabregas, who succeeded him, can do.

After solving this thorny problem, Liverpool's overall tactical framework has been finalized. From offense to defense, the framework is basically in place. The next thing the coaching staff has to solve is the details, but these will have to be solved through a lot of We should study it through games and actual combat, because only through games and actual combat can we observe a player's technical characteristics and playing habits.

Some players are awesome in training, but completely wither in the game, because the level of pressing in the game and the level of pressing in training are not the same.

Even Yang Cheng's high-intensity training arrangements can't turn training into actual combat. At least he can't tell his players to target his shovel. This is the gap, right? @.