Super Coach

Oh my god, is this the place where the Champions League final is going to be held?

When the team's bus turned from the 03 Ring Road into a deserted road with no human habitation on all sides, everyone on the bus looked at the outside environment in stunned silence. There was no city around. Only traces of the wilderness can be seen, and there is no excitement at all as imagined.

This is not the urban area of ​​Istanbul at all. It is located in the northwest suburbs of the city. It is said that the government is planning to expand the city, and the land in the city is tight, so this five-star stadium was built in such an inaccessible place.

The reason why it is a stadium is that it can also hold sports games, has a track and field track, and facilities for other sports events. It is a comprehensive stadium, and it is said that it was built to bid for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Outside the stadium is a parking lot built around the stadium. It is very large. Surrounded by such a large-scale parking lot, the entire stadium is a bit like a circular ship landing on the earth. A helicopter landing pad has also been specially opened in the north, which is said to be able to accommodate three helicopters docking at the same time. It is really frighteningly advanced.

When the team arrived at Ataturk Stadium, there were some fans from both teams outside the venue familiarizing themselves with the venue. When they saw Liverpool arriving at the venue, Liverpool fans wearing red jerseys suddenly swarmed forward.

The time to get familiar with the venue and training is precious. Neither Yang Cheng nor the players interacted too much with the fans. They only left a staff member to comfort the players and explain the team's difficulties to them, while the big team Driving directly into the stadium.

This Atatürk Stadium is a bit like the Turkish Bird's Nest. All the facilities are first-class, everything is good, the seats are new, the turf has just been replaced, and the locker rooms of both sides are all in good condition. After being renovated, it is said that even the grass in the parking lot outside the stadium has just been turned over.

How much money will be wasted? Paul Bayer found it difficult to understand.

Yang Cheng smiled and patted him on the shoulder, You're out, Paul. Istanbul can make a lot of money just from this final. And in the long run, the tourism boost is even more frightening. Nowadays, almost all of Europe Everyone is rushing to prepare for the Champions League final!

The football industry is becoming more and more developed nowadays, and the Champions League is a money-making machine. Who doesn't want to get a piece of the pie?

When Yang Cheng traveled through his previous life, FIFA was exposed, but he can guarantee that UEFA's scandal will never be less than that of FIFA, because Inter Milan has the World Cup, but UEFA has the Champions League.

Also, many times, football actually performs some political and diplomatic tasks.

It's just that these things will not be talked about. Everyone is willing to take football more simply, so that they can get happiness from it.

The inclination of the stands in this stadium is perfect. The atmosphere of the stadium will be very scary! Benitez observed the stands.

Although there is a track and field barrier, the slope of the stadium is very good, which can ensure the fans' vision in the stands. It can also ensure that the movement created by the fans in the stands is like a waterfall, surging down and sweeping the entire stadium. .

That's the battlefield for the fans! Yang Cheng said with a smile.

The stands in each area are blocked. The purpose is to prevent the wall collapse that occurred during the Heysel tragedy and to prevent fans in the stands in different areas from entering other areas to protect fans.

Turning around, he looked at the court. Liverpool's players were practicing on the court and getting familiar with the venue.

For example, the wide players move to the wing to pass the ball.

The width of each stadium is different, which leads to different strength of the players' crosses. If it is relatively wide, the distance from the sideline to the goal must be longer, and the pass must be accurate, but how much needs to be practiced to know.

Also needing to adapt is the match ball for the Champions League final.

From the beginning, Adidas has fully sponsored the match balls for the Champions League finals, but before it only provided them, but starting from this year, they decided to design match balls specifically for the Champions League finals every season.

Only 50 of the balls provided for this game were produced, specifically for match use. Coincidentally, the game ball uses a red five-pointed star pattern on a white background, which is closer to the colors of Liverpool.

Yang Cheng slowly walked into the court and patted Ronaldinho on the back who had just completed a cross from the left. How is it? How does the ball feel?

It's okay, it's almost the same as a normal ball, but the appearance is a little different! Xiao Luo replied with a smile.

Yang Cheng nodded, walked inside, and asked about the players one by one, especially about the ball and the venue. He hoped to ensure that every player had no worries and could devote himself fully to the game.

Since the stadium is a public place, Liverpool did not conduct any technical and tactical drills. They just left the stadium directly after adapting to the venue.

Even now, no one knows what Yang Cheng's starting lineup is.

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The day before the game, as usual, Yang Cheng took Gerrard and Hyypia in a car prepared by the organizers and came to Ataturk Stadium again to attend a press conference before the game.

Long before the press conference, last season's champion Porto had sent representatives to Turkey and placed the Champions League trophy in the middle of the press conference so that everyone could see it.

It's beautiful, right? Yang Cheng asked with a smile.

Under the stage, countless reporters were flashing their spotlights, focusing on both sides of the stage.

What Capello brought with him were Del Piero and Tacchinati, both of whom were old rivals of Yang Cheng. Everyone lined up at the press conference to let reporters take photos. The focus is undoubtedly the big ear cup.

Gerrard and Hyypia couldn't help but nod. In fact, it is very ordinary. The two big ears can even be said to be a bit ugly. But the problem is that when players all over the world are crazy for it, it can never be ugly.

According to the more superstitious saying in our football circles, if you see it before the game, don't touch it!

Why? Hyypia was a little strange. He really wanted to go up and touch it.

How many players can have the opportunity to touch the Big Ears Cup in their lifetime?

I don't know! Yang Cheng shrugged and smiled, This is what Beckenbauer told me. I heard that whoever touches him is destined not to have him!

There is no scientific basis at all! Tacchinati shook his head, and he directly reached out his hand and touched the two ears of the big ear cup, as gently as if he were stroking the curves of a peerless beauty.

Only those teams with insufficient strength are afraid of superstition. This kind of thing is completely ineffective for us!

Yang Cheng shrugged, Believe it or not, as for your lack of strength, wait until you really defeat us!

After a pause, Yang Cheng smiled and said: At least so far, you and your Juventus are just defeated enemies in my eyes. Who are you qualified to say this to me?

Tacchinati was a little unhappy. He was slapped in the face naked. If there weren't so many reporters at the scene, he would have had a good argument with Yang Cheng. But now, don't lose your grace.

Seeing Tacchinati turn his head, Yang Cheng felt even more bored. These Juventus players were as boring as Capello.

Turning his head, he noticed that Gerald beside him was looking at the Big Ear Cup in a daze, as if he was a little dazed.

Yang Cheng could understand Gerald's mood at this moment, it must be very uncomfortable.

I seem to feel that it is calling me! Gerald muttered to himself.

Dalglish, Ian Rush, Alan Hansen... they have all lifted this trophy. They are all great players and legendary stars of Liverpool. They have all had a Champions League trophy belonging to them.

Once upon a time, Gerrard also longed to have a Champions League of his own like his predecessors. He was so eager to get it, because today's Champions League has almost condensed the dreams of several generations of Liverpool.

Then fight for it! Yang Cheng said in an encouraging tone.

Ah? Gerald turned his head sideways, a little confused.

Yang Cheng smiled, This year no longer belongs to you, but you can work hard and come back next year. If it doesn't work next year, it will be the year after that. If it doesn't work the year after, it will be the year after tomorrow. As long as you are clear about your goals, one day you will definitely succeed. Get it again!

After hearing this, Gerrard couldn't help but nodded repeatedly. He knew very well that the head coach was trying to convince him.

Let's go, go sit down! Yang Cheng looked very calm.

Gerald and Hyypia who were following him seemed a little nervous. No wonder, this was their first time, but Yang Cheng had already experienced this kind of battle 4 times, so he was naturally quite experienced in dealing with it. .

Like him was Juventus captain Del Piero, who took the initiative to come over and greet Gerrard and Hyypia.

I wish you good luck tomorrow, buddy! Del Piero smiled and said to Hyypia, and then he also regretted that Gerrard missed the final. The zebra prince looked graceful and relaxed, without any nervousness before the competition. .

He is the same as our leader. This is the fourth time he has participated in such an occasion! Hyypia looked into the distance. Yang Cheng walked towards Capello, obviously greeting Capello, and he looked It's also very relaxing.

Of course, he's been through so many times! Gerrard muttered, But he's not lucky. He's been to three finals and won one. He lost the last two times. Our leader is a tough guy. Yum.”

So, they will still lose this time, and it's our turn to have fun! Hyypia looked at the Big Ear Cup eagerly.

Just as she was about to reach out and touch her, Gerald pulled her hard, Hey, Sammy, be careful with your hands!

Touch! Hyypia is not a superstitious person either.

When it belongs to us, you can touch it however you want, or you can consider taking it home directly, but now... Gerald looked serious, You can't touch it!

Hyypia smiled bitterly. He felt helpless when a beautiful woman took off her clothes and lay on the bed and waved at you, but you couldn't do it. I really can't tell that you are so superstitious!

It's not superstition... Gerald also looked deeply at the big ear cup, I'm just a little scared.

Be afraid, this is a terrible infectious disease.

Especially when you have gone through a lot of hard work along the way and finally reach the end, but you have to choose between the left and right intersections, between heaven and hell, everyone will be afraid, panic, and... feel nervous.

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This is a very important game. We will definitely win no matter what. We hope to be the first to score in the game and bring back an epic victory to return to Turin and go down in history!

In the following reporter's question session, Capello took the lead in expressing his high hopes for this game.

Liverpool is a very unique team. They have an outstanding head coach, so they play very smart technically and tactically, which is very suitable for Liverpool's team characteristics, but I think they have not yet reached the top level in Europe. , they are not yet qualified to win the Champions League.”

What tactics will we use in the game? Capello smiled when asked by reporters. We will play to our normal level in the game. I tell my players that as long as we play normally, There is nothing Liverpool can do against us!

Both Gerrard and Hyypia were angry when they saw Capello seemingly turning a blind eye to the Liverpool players in his declaration of victory. This was too disrespectful.

Yang Cheng secretly gestured to them, telling them not to be fooled.

This guy was clearly trying to irritate Liverpool because he was convinced that Liverpool's players were young, young and energetic, and could not hold their breath, so he said this deliberately to provoke Liverpool.

Whoever is more serious about such remarks will lose!

In addition to Capello, Del Piero also understands the coach's thoughts. When he was interviewed, he predicted this game with a smile. He believed that Juventus would definitely win.

We are here to win, and we will actively strive for the result we want!

As the star of Juventus, he is inevitably asked about the Heysel tragedy. Del Piero said that he was not deeply impressed by this tragedy.

I was young at that time, and I watched this game at home with some friends, but something happened later, and my father stopped us from watching and asked us to play football. When I grew up, I Know what happened.

But I think it's been 20 years since things happened, and we should look forward instead of clinging to the past.

Of course, Yang Cheng will inevitably be asked about this. Although the Chinese have not experienced it, he has lived in Liverpool for two years and knows very well what the people of Liverpool think.

The tragedy at Heysel was a shocking and heart-wrenching tragedy that has caused indelible pain to Liverpool, but I believe all this will only make all Liverpudlians more united and we will focus on the pitch. , we will turn the suffering and pain caused by the tragedy into our motivation, allowing us to be more dedicated to the game and defeat our opponents!

Regarding Juventus, Yang Cheng seemed confident, I know Juventus' weaknesses and I know how to use these weaknesses to defeat them. I have full preparations and plans. I believe my players can defeat them on the court. opponent.

Yes, the whole world is not optimistic about us because we had to lose Steven in this game, but we will not give up the fight just because of this. I believe that in the spirit of Liverpool, we will never give up. Two words.”

We will go all out and we will definitely be able to defeat our opponents!

When a reporter asked about Yang Cheng's contingency strategy after Gerrard was absent, Yang Cheng did not give a direct answer, but said ambiguously: You will know then!

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After ending the pre-match war of words, Yang Cheng returned to the hotel with the two players.

On the way back in the car, Yang Cheng kept telling Hyypia that the sailing update team must not be nervous or afraid, Now that we are here, we must go all out, and don't think about it. , what will happen if we lose the game, we will not lose!

Hyypia and Gerrard's performance just now was a bit too nervous. Of course, this was just off the court. On the court, they might not be nervous. But as usual, Yang Cheng still had to give some warning.

At the same time, he was also thinking about how to go back and convince the players.

When he arrived at the door of the hotel, he found that there were many fans singing outside the hotel. From You'll Never Walk Alone to The Anfield Song, the fans sang over and over again.

For this matter, Yang Cheng had to find Rick Parry and ask him to have people go to appease the fans and not let them interfere with the players' rest outside the hotel.

You know, rest before a game is very, very important. If you can't sleep well, how can you compete well?

Back in the hotel room, Yang Cheng checked the text messages he had received today. Almost all the people who were supposed to be here were here, and everyone sent text messages to report that they were safe, so Yang Cheng had to reply one by one.

But at dinner that night, Yang Cheng obviously noticed the players' emotions, which were a little too nervous. Not to mention rookies like Ronaldinho and Robben, even players with rich game experience like Murphy and Carrick. The players all seem to be very careful.

That night, although the players all returned to their rooms early, no one knew whether they had a good rest.

It's just that this tense atmosphere continued into the next day. Even if Yang Cheng specially arranged some programs, such as playing other ball games and having some entertainment, they still looked a little different from usual.

how to say?

It's relatively quiet, not much movement!

This may be the most important game of their careers, and each of them may go down in history because of this game, so it is normal for them to be nervous.

Regarding this, Yang Cheng has no good solution. He can only hope that they will not bring this nervousness to the court and can concentrate on the game. Otherwise, it will only give Juventus an opportunity.

Just when everyone was killing time in silence, the team leader finally walked in and announced that it was time to set off!