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Liverpool introduces Maijen from West Ham United for 4 million euros? Carrick!

This piece of news spread throughout the major newspapers in England on the morning of the third day, becoming the most talked about topic.

Both England and Premier League players will be familiar with this name, because he has been selected for the England national team twice and is jokingly called a smaller version of Gerrard by many players. He must have some strength, but since he is Gerrard , why does Yang Cheng need to introduce such a player?

Doesn't it mean that what Liverpool lacks is an organizing midfielder?

When the reporter posed this question to Yang Cheng, the Chinese nodded with a smile, Yes, I think Carrick will be a very effective supplement to our midfield. He can bring significant improvement to our midfield. The change.

Do you think he is what Liverpool currently lacks? The reporter was very surprised.

Yang Cheng nodded without any doubt, Yes!

The Chinese have never been used to signing players during the winter break, and they have always tried to avoid signing players during the winter break. But now, as soon as he made a move, he got an England international-level player at a relatively low price. This really caused a stir. There is a lot of attention, but there are also many people who doubt his idea of ​​​​introducing Carrick.

In my opinion, Carrick and Xavi Alonso are two players with different styles. I know this player but am not familiar with it, so I can't tell what technical characteristics he has for the time being, but I think he It shouldn’t be a player that Liverpool lacks.” Ferguson answered with a smile when asked by reporters.

Michael? Carrick? Wenger frowned, I don't know the technical characteristics of this player, but I don't think Liverpool's problems can be solved by him, even if he really has Gerrard's ability. !”

Ranieri even shouted directly, Who is Carrick? and then laughed, Just kidding, I have heard of this player, Joe? Cole told me about him, he told me , this is a central midfielder with excellent skills, but I told him, I'm sorry, because we have Veron.

Redknapp knew Carrick very well, but he didn't say much during the interview. He just said, I believe Yang Cheng will not make that kind of meaningless signing.

Regarding the doubts from the outside world, Yang Cheng smiled and said, I hope to tell Mr. Ranieri through the media that when we come to Stamford Bridge, I believe my players will tell you who Carrick is!

Faced with Yang Cheng's aggressive provocation, Ranieri chose to ignore it. After all, he was now fully committed to the busiest schedule before Christmas.

At the same time, arrangements must be made for the fixtures during and after the winter break.

On December 22, in the 17th round of the league, they challenged Wolves away from home.

On December 26, in the 18th round of the league, they faced Bolton at home.

On December 28, in the 19th round of the league, they challenged Manchester City away.

These three rounds of the league can be said to be very close to each other, and then the winter break schedule is ushered in. This period is also known as the first threshold for winning the Premier League. If you cannot conquer this schedule, no one can expect it. Win the Premier League.

But if the head coach only focuses on this period of time, he would be wrong, because this period of time is only for the Premier League at best. The real test of the team will be after the winter break schedule, which is the second stage of the Premier League championship journey. The threshold is also the biggest hurdle.

This is what Ferguson called the games in the three months of February, March, and April.

During the winter break, players have to play the most intensive schedule in the cold winter. This is a test of their will and spirit. By then, physical fitness will be reduced and injuries will increase. This is a normal phenomenon. Non-combat attrition There will be more, so this is when the thickness of a team's bench is tested.

However, if the winter break schedule can be sustained by willpower and bench, then the games in the next three months will not be so simple, because after the winter break, all players' physical fitness has been exhausted. To a certain extent, if we face an intensive schedule at this time, especially teams that compete on multiple fronts, they are likely to collapse because their physical fitness cannot keep up.

If the Premier League is likened to climbing a mountain, then the winter break is like a mountain that reaches straight into the clouds. Climbing this mountain is enough for the players to consume most of their physical energy and they begin to be unable to hold on. But by the time they reach the top When I got to the top of the mountain, I discovered that going forward was not about getting into the garbage, but about continuing to climb higher mountains.

This has a huge psychological and physical impact on people.

How to adjust the relationship well depends on the head coach's ability.

According to our study of the schedule, January 4 is the FA Cup schedule, which is scheduled to be on the weekend. If we all arrange substitute players for this event, let the main players rest and fully adjust their performance. Arrange and strengthen training, I believe this can better help players survive this season.

Tim? Hank is a fitness expert. After studying the schedule, he gave his own thoughts.

Arrange for a substitute appearance in the FA Cup? Yang Cheng nodded slightly, this is indeed a way.

Tim? Hank nodded, Yes, I have understood it. From the 19th to the 20th round, December 28th to January 7th, I think this period can give the main players a rest, and then increase the amount a little bit. Pull up physical reserves.”

There will be a week after the game against Aston Villa on January 10. I think we can carry out appropriate rotation and physical reserve training by then to ensure the stability of the team in the second half of the season.

Yang Cheng nodded. The opponent in the first round of the FA Cup was a League C team. For the time being, he didn't need to consider this at all, because even if he was on the bench, he was confident that he could win the opponent.

If the Premier League teams can't win against the English Third Division teams, it would be a real upset.

Although the FA Cup has always been known as an unpopular game, Yang Cheng has never been closely associated with the unpopular team.

Then let's do it! Yang Cheng decided, Chris!

Chris? Schmidt immediately raised his head and looked at Yang Cheng.

Pay close attention to the physical condition of all players in the team. During this period, I will get a briefing before every training session, especially focusing on some players who are at risk of injury. Do you understand?

Chris? Schmidt nodded. Now that Liverpool has purchased the entire set of equipment of the research center established by Yang Cheng, Chris still sends a complete physical report to Yang Cheng every day as usual. Now he just adds a briefing.

There is no way around this. After all, Yang Cheng needs to have a more comprehensive understanding of the physical condition of his players to minimize the risk of injuries.

Ricardo, Rene, Carrick's training plan will be made as soon as possible. After finishing the English League One on the 28th, he will come directly to Liverpool to participate in team training. From then on, I want him to be in the shortest possible time. I integrated into the team within a short period of time, thank you for your hard work! Yang Cheng said.

Moniz and Meulensteen nodded. He knew that the schedule during this period was related to the entire season and whether Liverpool could achieve good results this season.

Houllier's Liverpool always weakened when entering the winter break, which made them always fall behind the previous championship teams during the winter break, thus losing the chance to win the championship.

It is impossible for Yang Cheng to do this now. During this period of time, he must, even if he cannot catch up, at least continue to maintain the pressure on Manchester United and Arsenal, and then wait for the opportunity to reverse in the next schedule.

Having said this, Yang Cheng clapped his hands vigorously, Okay, everyone!

Everyone's attention was attracted by Yang Cheng, and everyone looked towards him.

We all have many years of cooperation experience, and we are all very familiar with each other. I believe that everyone knows what my requirements are and can do it. I very, very much believe in you, and I also very much believe that this season After finishing, I will definitely be able to achieve a very good result.”

After disbanding the internal meeting, Yang Cheng took Paul? Bayer and Benitez walked into the office where the technical team is located next to the coaching room. This is a room specially opened after Yang Cheng arrived, with the name Technical Analysis Room written on it.

There are three technicians inside who are using electric masks to analyze videos and other content, and each of them is concentrating on their work.

On the small blackboard on the right side of the entrance, it says, All information on the Wolves is complete! There is a stack of scary-thick folders on the table under the small blackboard, with a card inserted on the cover. It just has the name Wolves on it.

Yang Cheng and the others took the folders and saw that the staff had already begun to collect information about Bolton and Manchester City, so they did not disturb them and exited after taking their things.

With the arrival of Christmas, the club machine of Liverpool is also running quickly. Yang Cheng's reforms of Liverpool have also been completed. In addition to the youth training camp, all other departments are also in order. Now let’s see the results.

While Yang Cheng and the others were discussing the game against the Wolves, the club staff sent an invitation letter.

The address and Yang Cheng's name were written on the front of the invitation envelope, and it was signed FIFA.

Yang Cheng took the invitation letter out of the envelope and couldn't help but laugh.

What's going on? Paul? Bayer asked with a smile.

Yang Cheng handed over the invitation, Here, see for yourself!

Paul? Bayer took it and took a look, and also laughed, These guys are finally willing to bow their heads!

Benitez didn't know why, so he took it and took a look. He also laughed, Rare, rare!

With a slightly proud smile, Yang Cheng shook his head and said, It's not easy. I, a wild boy from the countryside, have finally been recognized by these official officials. It's not easy!

The two assistants immediately laughed.

This is an invitation letter inviting Yang Cheng to attend the FIFA Annual Awards Gala in Zurich. Although there have been invitations before, sometimes the finalists were contacted by phone, but this time it was Blatter who wrote to Yang Cheng personally. I hope he can find time to attend this party.

What does this mean?

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that this means Yang Cheng is going to win the award!

Are you going? Paul? Baier asked.

Don't go, why bother with them? Benitez encouraged mischievously.

Paul? Bayer looked at the fat Spanish man and said, Rafa, don't wait for you to torment people like this. You purebred guy just wants to destroy the good relationship between our Caesar and FIFA. If it was the Franco era, you should really Catch him and shoot him!

The three of them laughed together.

How was it? Paul? Bayer asked with concern.

For the sake of a gossip fan watching the show, he felt that Yang Cheng should not go and completely slap those FIFA guys on their ears to see if those guys dared to continue to eliminate people like this, but as a football practitioner From a reporter's perspective, Yang Cheng should go.

They have awarded you the award and personally written to you to invite me. It would be very rude not to go.

Yang Cheng smiled, he hadn't decided yet whether he wanted to go.

At this moment, Beckenbauer called him.

Have you received the letter? Beckenbauer asked.

Yang Cheng nodded and sighed inwardly. The level of express delivery these days is really high. Not long after receiving it, the other party immediately sent a text message to the sender, Yes, received it!

Go ahead, this time he called me personally and asked me to invite you to go. If you don't go, there will be a real stalemate! Beckenbauer advised.

In the past, Yang Cheng didn't go because he was criticized, but this year, people have been saying good things about you from beginning to end. Even Platini, the longest-tongued man, was banned from commenting on Yang Cheng in the media, and even personally I sent you an invitation letter, written by the FIFA president himself. How many people can have such an honor?

If you really don't go, it will be disrespectful. Those players who felt that Yang Cheng was treated unfairly will feel that he is too petty and vindictive this time.

I guess they are desperate this time? Yang Cheng asked with a smile.

Beckenbauer laughed, nodded and said, I heard that we are really desperate.

Just kidding, there were no major competitions in the past year, and there was no outstanding head coach. Leaving aside national leagues, the Champions League champion was Yang Cheng, the Serie A champion was also Yang Cheng, plus the first triple crown in the history of Italian football Wang Baye, who dares to say that Yang Cheng is not worthy enough?

It's really not enough. Who has the ability to lift another one out and try it!

If it hadn't been forced by Yang Cheng's triple crown in Serie A, it is estimated that FIFA would not have taken the initiative to make concessions.

Another point is that after Yang Cheng wins the award, they can use his image rights in relevant cities. This is of great benefit to FIFA's publicity. Everyone knows that the most influential head coach in football today is Yang Cheng is also the football person with the most commercial appeal, so FIFA's management can be considered very good.

Okay, I'll go! Yang Cheng said with a smile. We can't make it difficult for Beckenbauer, right?

Then let's make an appointment then, let's go together! Beckenbauer said with a smile and relaxed. Angry, after all, he didn't have much confidence before convincing Yang Cheng.

After hanging up the phone from Beckenbauer, Rick? Parry also called, hoping to persuade Yang Cheng to attend FIFA's annual awards show. Yang Cheng also agreed. Anyway, he had already agreed to Beckenbauer, and now he was selling Rick more by the way? Pari saves face.

But not long after, one after another acquaintances called him, all about this matter, which made Yang Cheng feel depressed. It seemed that those guys were forcing him not to go.

The last call was from Melissa? Terrio.

Go to Zurich and win the prize, come to Paris. The beauty's voice is sweet and greasy. No matter how many times you hear it, you won't get bored, but it is a bit complaining, You haven't spent Christmas with me yet!

Aren't you going home this year? Yang Cheng asked with a smile.

Yeah! Mei Congsha? Terrio on the other side of the phone must be shaking his head, I know you are homeless at Christmas, so I stayed with you specially, and you can stop by Paris to receive your European Coach of the Year award.

After saying that, Melissa giggled.

You are so famous now. I heard that Blatter personally invited you to the party. Platini scolded you at a gathering of football people in Paris not long ago, saying that you were beaten back to your original shape in the Premier League. But now he doesn’t dare to comment on you publicly anymore.”

I know, he's afraid that his godfather will be angry! Yang Cheng laughed.

Melissa snorted back, feeling that this guy was too disrespectful to her. No matter how unhappy he was with Platini, at least he was still a representative of French football.

Hey, are you still unhappy? Yang Cheng laughed. Fortunately, he was in his office now and there was no one around. Tell me, do you want to defend Platini or do you want your man?

You're going to die! Melissa must be blushing now, she has always been one. An unbearable little woman.

After a pause, she spoke again, I'll tell you when you come to Paris!

The two chatted for a while, and then Melissa said something was wrong and hung up the phone.

After Yang Chengzhu dropped the phone, he laughed in his heart. It seemed that this trip to Zurich was really a must-go!

Who asked FIFA to give such face?

Wolves are the newly promoted team in the Premier League this season, but the Premier League and English League One are two completely different worlds. The Wolves obviously do not have enough awareness on this point, so that in the first 17 rounds of the Premier League this season, they have They won 2 games, namely Manchester City and Leicester City, drew 5 games, and lost all the others.

Facing this newly promoted team with the lowest points, Yang Cheng sent out all his main players to fight. With the goals of Robben, Gerrard and Drogba, he defeated Wolves 3:1 away from home. However, due to Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea also They all won one after another, so the points situation in the Premier League has not changed at all.

Liverpool's recent form is really good, which has been greatly improved compared to before, but it also has something to do with the fact that the opponents they encounter are generally not very strong. In the face of Newcastle, there are almost no strong teams, and Southampton Dun is no longer able to survive now.

The team is in good form, and the outside world's enthusiasm for Liverpool has also increased. Many media have begun to revise their season forecasts, believing that if Liverpool continues to maintain this form, it is not impossible to compete for a championship.

Yang Cheng has always ignored the opinions of these strangers, so he did not give the slightest reply.

After hurriedly concluding the press conference, Yang Cheng went to Birmingham and caught a plane to Zurich. ! .