Super Coach

The positioning of flag star Raul has actually been a pain not only for Real Madrid, but also for the Spanish national team.

Aragones has never been very fond of Raul, because he feels that Raul's existence hinders his transformation of the Spanish national team, and Raul's condition in Real Madrid in the past few years is indeed not very ideal. It has something to do with the use of him by Real Madrid's head coach, and also with the pressure he is currently under.

After the training camp in Valencia, Spain first played a training match with Valencia's youth team. Raul was excluded from the squad. The national team's explanation for this was that Raul's leg injury had not healed. But many people doubt that Raul will be able to participate in the World Cup.

In this regard, Valdano, the former technical director of Real Madrid who has resigned, and Raul’s mentor, mentioned something in his column, “I think Raul should leave Real Madrid. As early as when Hierro left, he should have followed. But he chose to stay, which put him on a lot of pressure that he shouldn't have to bear.

After leaving Real Madrid, Raul will feel relieved and he will find his form again!

Yang Cheng has opened a column in the German newspaper Bild since June. After learning about Valdano's words, he immediately responded. In view of Valdano's previous support for him to take charge of Real Madrid, Yang Cheng Cheng was just politely expressing his different opinions this time.

I don't agree with Alberto's statement. I know he is thinking about Raul, but we should look at it this way. Who among those great stars is not under tremendous pressure? Pele, Maradona, Ronaldo, Zidane, who doesn’t come through under pressure?”

I think Raul should not choose to escape. That is the behavior of a coward. He should be braver and use his performance to prove himself again. This is the attitude a man and team captain should have!

On June 3, Spain played against Egypt at home. Raul started the game. In the 14th minute, he picked up a leak in the penalty area and opened the scoring for Spain, helping Spain defeat Egypt at home. Raul also played for 70 minutes before being defeated by Luis Garcia. Substitute.

Yang Cheng sat in the stands, accompanied by Redondo, Benitez and Paul Bayer, and watched the entire game.

Raul's spirituality is still there! Benitez praised. When Atletico Madrid was about to disband the youth team, he signed Raul on the recommendation of scout Paco, and Benitez Si later became Raul's head coach in the youth team, but it didn't last long. It didn't take long for Raul to move to the first team.

It's not Raul I'm showing you! Yang Cheng laughed and pointed at Zaragoza forward David Villa, who was partnering with Raul and Torres in this game. I'm talking about him!

Benitez smiled slightly,

very nice!

Yang Cheng looked at the fat man, Is it that simple?

I have confidence in your vision! Benitez said bluntly, but it made everyone around him laugh.

Redondo thought about it for a while, His style is somewhat similar to Raul. They are both forwards who push back and go up. During the game, he once reached the edge of the penalty area and dribbled the ball inside to break through. It was very eye-catching. It came on, but I wasn’t very lucky, so I didn’t score, but my dribbling was very thin.”

This is also a common characteristic of Spanish players. Here, almost all the players who can play are very skilled.

Spain is a paradise for technical players!

In the summer of 2005, Valencia recommended Mohamed Sissoko to Liverpool in order to get him, but we had Michael Essien and Arrau Diarra at the time, so we didn't need him, so the bat didn't get enough money. They brought in Villa and now they are back on the offensive against Villa, but obviously their need for Joaquin is more urgent.

Yang Cheng analyzed Valencia's transfer tactics this season. Flores' number one target this summer is Real Betis' Joaquín. As for the forward line, he also has his eye on various players in Empoli in the past two seasons. Tavano, who has scored 19 league goals, because the latter is much cheaper and is preparing to introduce a left back.

On the first day he arrived in Madrid, Yang Cheng negotiated the transfer market with Florentino. The latter asked Butragueno and Piri to fully cooperate with Yang Cheng, and Yang Cheng made the first move. Among the three signing targets, there is Villa.

Zaragoza could not stop Real Madrid's need to buy people. Although Valencia also coveted the Spanish shooter, and although Villa looked somewhat similar to Raul's style, Yang Cheng still paid 15 million euros. The price pried open Zaragoza's mouth and let them spit out David Villa.

Now, the transfer is almost complete, all that is left is the player's nod of approval.

The reason why Villa is chosen is not to replace Raul, at least not in the new season, but because Yang Cheng feels that Villa is what Real Madrid needs on the front line. If we want to talk about center, Negre from the youth team Both Do and Soldado are very good candidates and can fully shoulder the responsibility, especially Negredo, whose style is very similar to Morientes.

There are Raul, Villa, plus Baptista who can play forward, Negredo and Soldado from the youth team, and Bue, who was named a genius shooter and the new Raul in the European Youth Championship. No, Real Madrid's striker is enough for the time being, because among Yang Cheng's planned goals, the key battlefield this season is La Liga.

Originally, he also considered Ibrahimovic from Juventus, but the Swede's tendency to be too slow after getting the ball will seriously slow down Real Madrid's offensive progress, and his lack of running will also make him unable to Use Real Madrid's overall offensive tactics for the new season.

As Yang Cheng said before, Real Madrid's tactics will not rely too much on individual players, but will focus on teamwork, and with the two long-distance passers of Beckham and Xabi Alonso , if Real Madrid doesn't know how to make use of it, it will really be a loss to grandma's family.

Forward, Yang Cheng only needs Villa, or if there is another suitable candidate, he will consider introducing him, but his focus this season is still on the midfield and backfield, especially Real Madrid's two major problems, the midfielder and the central defender!

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In the Spanish national team, almost everyone looks at Raul with a sense of awe.

Even Puyol, the captain of Barcelona, ​​is just a younger brother in front of Raul because when he started playing professional football, Raul was already the most dazzling star in the country. He was even sought after by countless Puyols. The object of envy.

Playing in a stadium with such a person will be somewhat stressful.

Villa is undoubtedly the one under the most pressure among this group of people, because the outside media has been constantly hyping a topic from the day he entered the national team. He will end Raul's main position in the national team!

It seems that the facts are also evolving according to this script, so when Raul was injured later, Villa played better and better. After Raul came back, he could only play as a substitute. Aragones also valued Villa more than Raul. In addition, Raul's seniority means that he has few friends in the national team, especially after Morientes was defeated, his only friend was Salgado.

This makes Real Madrid's captain look somewhat lonely. In addition, as he gradually fails to play the main position, his expression looks more lonely and serious. This makes many young players in the team dare not bother him for fear that someone will not Beware of irritating the flag-bearer of Spanish football.

Under the hype of the media, Villa, who had no contact with Raul in the first place, gradually became a passerby. Sometimes even if he met on the road and wanted to say hello, he felt embarrassed, especially Last summer, after it was reported that Raul prevented Villa from entering Real Madrid, this embarrassment became even worse.

Over time, this gave people the impression that the two had become enemies!

Therefore, when Villa finished changing clothes in the locker room and was about to leave, he was surprised and even a little worried when he saw Raul standing at the door, as if waiting for him, because he received According to reports, Zaragoza has agreed to Real Madrid's offer of 15 million euros.

What is he going to do?

Just as Villa was guessing, Raul came over and asked, Are you free tonight?

Villa hesitated for a moment, nodded and said: Yes!

After a pause, he looked into Raul's eyes and asked, Is something wrong?

Mr. Yang Cheng came to Valencia. He wants to meet you and several other Real Madrid players! Raul said lightly.

Villa nodded. He has been admiring the most influential head coach in world football for a long time. He also knows that countless professional players are proud to play under Yang Cheng, so when he heard that After Ragosa accepted the news of Real Madrid's offer, his first reaction was joy.

No one will refuse to play for this great team and this great head coach!

After Raul finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave, but he obviously hesitated again and stopped after taking a few steps.

Everything... He turned his back to Villa and said, I mean those media, everything they said is false. I have never answered any questions related to you.

Villa raised his head and saw Raul's back, and nodded, I understand, me too!

Raul laughed and shook his head, but then sighed, No matter what, you are welcome to join Real Madrid!

It's my honor! Villa said.

Raul didn't say anything more, turned around and left.

Watching Raul leave, Villa felt relieved for no reason, because he knew that what Raul just said was true, otherwise there would be no need for him to speak.

He's actually a very nice guy, but he's just not very expressive!

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That night, in the hotel where the Spanish national team stayed, Villa met Yang Cheng, whom he had not seen for a long time.

The Real Madrid coach is talking to Casillas, Ramos, Xabi Alonso, Raul and Salgado are also there, but they are talking to Redondo and Benitez, while Liverpool Goalkeeper Reina also came over to join in the fun.

Yang Cheng's first impression on Villa was that he was talkative. He seemed to have a pretty good conversation with this group of players. At least the atmosphere seemed relaxed and there wasn't too much pressure.

Villa knew that although these Real Madrid players were not familiar with Yang Cheng, they had heard a lot about Yang Cheng from Reina, and they were all details that were not seen in the media, which made them very interested. It is clear what kind of players Yang Cheng needs, so in fact they are no strangers.

Hello, David! Obviously, Yang Cheng also saw Villa walking in while talking and laughing.

In the future, we will have three Davids in the team. Therefore, captain, after the team gathers, the first thing to do is to think carefully about how to distinguish them! Yang Cheng said jokingly.

Raul smiled slightly, nodded and said: Copy that!

This immediately made everyone laugh again.

Villa wanted to ask, besides himself and David Beckham, who else is David?

But he was afraid that Yang Cheng would blame him for talking too much, so he didn't ask anything in the end.

Have you heard from your agent? Yang Cheng sat down with him far away from the crowd.

Villa nodded, I received it yesterday!

We have reached an agreement with Zaragoza, and they have agreed to our offer. I hope you can negotiate the contract with the club through your agent as soon as possible, and then participate in the team's training after the World Cup. Yang Cheng said meet their own requirements.

Villa promised, I will have a good talk with my agent!

Very good! Yang Cheng smiled and nodded, I will watch every game of yours in the World Cup, do a good job!

Yang Cheng patted Villa on the shoulder and encouraged him, then looked at Raul who was chatting happily with Redondo in the distance. Then he looked at Villa. He had already heard about the two of them. But he absolutely does not believe that Raul and Villa are enemies.

A person who has played for Real Madrid for so many years, made so many appearances, is revered by the fans as the team's flag, and wears the team's captain's armband on his arm, do you think such a person would say something to prevent the team from recruiting players? ? Yang Cheng said casually.

If it were me, and I really wanted to stop it, I wouldn't say anything. I would just do it, and I would definitely not let the media know about it, so... Yang Cheng couldn't help but nodded, saying nothing, letting the Villa thinks for himself.

Villa knows what Yang Cheng means. With Raul's status and influence in Real Madrid, if he really wants to prevent Villa from joining, he doesn't need to say anything at all. He can use threats without anyone knowing. The board of directors achieves this goal and it is very stupid to say anything through the media.

So what Yang Cheng means is that it is a poor hype technique by the media and there is no need to pay attention to it at all.

Villa nodded in understanding.

Yang Cheng talked with Villa for a while. The two talked about some things outside the stadium. They never talked about the inside. Instead, Yang Cheng was concerned about his plans after joining Real Madrid, such as whether he would consider buying a house in Madrid. some type of.

Villa had thought about this issue before. He said that he was also considering buying a house in Madrid. Then Yang Cheng took the opportunity to say that Raul was a real estate expert in Madrid, so he pulled the Real Madrid captain over and chatted about it. Experience of buying a house in Madrid.

Yang Cheng was an audience on the side, and it was only at this time that he realized that Raul's biggest hobby was architecture. No wonder he and Joaquín Torres were so speculative. Besides training, he was also studying veterinary medicine and planning to retire. Later, he became a veterinarian, which made Yang Cheng feel unpopular.

After chatting, Casillas, Salgado and others participated, and the topic became more and more biased. Finally, they talked about the Laureus Sports Awards held in Barcelona not long ago. Yang Cheng mentioned Nadal. Unexpectedly, These Real Madrid stars are all very familiar with him, so there are even more topics to talk about.

Raul, Casillas and others are all good friends with Nadal, and Villa also admires Nadal very much because he likes tennis very much, so the group of people started to talk more.

After talking about the rest time prescribed by Aragones, this group of people left with unfinished content.

Yang Cheng is very satisfied with the results of his Valencia team, especially when he sees Villa, Raul and others starting to have good contact, he is even more happy. After all, a united team must be built on Adequate communication.

When leaving Madrid, Yang Cheng had already explained a series of things, such as the improvement of Valdebebas, and he also threw Chris and Tim Hank who had returned from vacation there, so Then it was time for him to go on vacation.

However, this summer, Yang Cheng must limit his scope of activities to Germany, because he is considered by German fans to be one of the hosts. Even the state banquet hosted by German Chancellor Merkel to celebrate the national team has his presence. Invitation letter, and he was one of the important guests who received the invitation at the opening ceremony, so it was impossible for him to run away.

Beckenbauer had previously communicated with Yang Cheng, and Merkel would award Yang Cheng a [Federal German Medal of Honor], which represents Germany's highest honor, at this state banquet. This is undoubtedly a tribute to Yang Cheng. The contribution made by German football was recognized, and he was also awarded the medal at the same time as Blatter who handed over the right to host the World Cup to Germany.

The awarding of honors will be held at this state banquet, so Yang Cheng must be present.

In addition, Yang Cheng has to rush to Kaiserslautern to unveil a statue of Kaiserslautern himself outside the Fritz Walter Stadium. This is a way for the city to thank Yang Cheng for his support. He couldn't refuse the gesture of contributing to their football.

But forget it, in this German national team, Klose, Podolski, Schneider, Ballack, Kyle, Frings, Deisler, Schweinsteiger, Fritz , among the 23-person German national team roster, Yang Cheng’s former players account for 9 of them. His contribution to German football is evident.

And we must also consider that the youth training system he presided over and planned has brought earth-shaking changes to German football in recent years, and a large number of outstanding rookies have emerged, including Bastian Schweinsteiger and Podolski. , Kyle, Frings and other young stars, all of which have benefited German football a lot.

From this perspective, Yang Cheng was awarded a medal by German Chancellor Merkel, which is also generally recognized in Germany.

Because no one can erase Yang Cheng's contribution to German football!

But what people didn't expect was that on the day Yang Cheng went to the medal ceremony, some discordant sounds broke out.