Super Coach

To be honest, I don't care at all what the result is in the Carranza Cup!

On a sea view platform at the only five-star hotel in Cadiz, Yang Cheng and Aspen reporter True were sitting on it, enjoying the noon sun exposure, but on the beach in the distance, tourists Everyone is still enjoying the sunbathing and laughing constantly. This is one of the best beaches in Spain.

Cadiz is also a very famous tourist destination in Spain.

I'm not leaving a way out for myself, I just feel that now is the warm-up match, and all the efforts we have made are to make the team stronger, so if I have to choose, I would like the team to Exposing more problems.

Villarreal and Real Betis are both well-known strong teams in La Liga. The former is a yellow submarine created by Pellegrini. Although the latter has left Joaquin, its strength can still occupy the mid-table in La Liga, while Cadiz is not weak either. It was a relegated team from La Liga last season and aims to return to La Liga this season.

Such a competitor is more valuable than any previous warm-up match, and Real Madrid's semi-final opponent is Real Betis. The winner will enter the final and encounter the winner between Cadiz and Villarreal. .

How do you think the team's preparations for the new season are going to be? Do you have a rough impression of the main lineup for the new season? Trouet asked with a smile, and then handed over the recorder.

I am very satisfied with the team's preparations. Different from previous preparations, the club has accommodated the team's preparations in many aspects, especially the Ministry of Commerce. They are very active in developing the US market. However, during the period in the United States, in order to ensure Regarding the quality of the team’s training, they have not asked for even one group activity.”

The performance of the players is also gradually improving, especially their physical fitness. Everyone can see that the players' physical condition is getting better and better... The new players are also actively integrating into the team. I think this is a A very good phenomenon.”

True smiled and said, Where is the main lineup in your mind?

I don't have a main lineup! Yang Cheng smiled and shook his head, Whoever is in good condition...whoever is in good condition will play!

Of course, it is impossible for him to say to the outside world who he has chosen to start, but everyone can vaguely guess.

But we can see that you attach great importance to Raul!

He is the captain of the team! Yang Cheng nodded. Raul only took a week's rest after the World Cup and came to Valdebebas in advance for personal training. In the team's summer preparations... his performance has always been They are all improving steadily. This cannot be denied.

And his condition is indeed getting better and better.

You mean, he will play the main role? Trouet asked, I believe all Real Madrid fans want to hear this news, because they have been waiting for Raul's return!

Yang Cheng smiled, Maybe, if he can always help the team...he will be the main force!

What about Villa? Many people say that his style conflicts with Raul.

No, the key is how you combine them...for example, in the game against Real Salt Lake City, they cooperated very well.

Trouet nodded, This game is also Real Madrid's best performance since training. Do you think this means that the team's running-in has entered a new stage? Have the players adapted to your style? What about tactics?”

No! Yang Cheng shook his head, We have to see one thing. Real Salt Lake City is mainly offensive. They left us a big gap in defense. We just took advantage of it and played our best. Technically and with the ball, but we have to see... in Europe, other teams won't give us so much space.

Then when do you think the best Real Madrid will come?

Yang Cheng shook his head and laughed, There can never be the best Real Madrid, only a better Real Madrid!

Truel laughed. Although Yang Cheng was a little careless... this answer was indeed a good one.

One player suggested that he felt that your offensive tactics at Real Madrid seemed to pay great attention to the cooperation between David Silva, Villa and Raul. Does this represent the offensive trident of the team in the new season? Will it play a decisive role?”

Why not the Magic Quartet? Yang Cheng asked with a smile, No one plays a greater role than anyone else. In tactics, Raul, Silva, Villa and Beckham, Ramos, Alonso , Mascherano and others are equally important, offense and defense do not rely on one person, but rely on the whole!

You emphasize the overall situation. This should be the biggest difference between the Real Madrid you lead and the previous Real Madrid. Does this mean that it is difficult for the superstars who have been involved in scandals with Real Madrid to come to Real Madrid?

This is hard to say, because I have always felt that stars and the whole are not mutually exclusive. The key is how to integrate the stars into the whole. This is a mutually beneficial thing!

Regarding Casillas, do you trust him? Trouet asked, and then added, This is a question for a San Casillas player, he seems to care.

Yang Cheng laughed and nodded: Of course, I trust Igor very much, but this does not mean that he is the absolute main force. In my eyes, Diego Lopez also has the strength and potential to play the main force. Who will start? state!

After a pause, Yang Cheng continued: I don't want outside fans to have the idea that I will let whoever I like, I want them to understand one thing, everyone will have laziness, Everyone will feel tired sometimes, and they need motivation and encouragement, so I will put pressure on them and make every position of the team full of competition and pressure.

It's good for the team and it's good for the players!

Trouet nodded heavily, Many people are wondering why Real Madrid didn't introduce a superstar this season?

Yang Cheng smiled and shook his head. Of course, he did not say such arrogant words as I am a superstar, but asked instead: Aren't players like Navarro and Thuram superstars?

Superstars don't necessarily have to be in the midfield or frontcourt. Superstars can also be produced in the midfield and backcourt. Superstars can be produced in any position.

But the football fans would rather see top stars like Kaká, Henry, Vieira, Gerrard and Ronaldinho join the team!

Yang Cheng nodded to express his understanding, This is difficult. Firstly, the other club will not let him go easily. Secondly, we must put the greatest resources into the overall structure. Bringing in superstars will cause us to be inadequate in other aspects. The introduction will make our team full of holes.

Then you mean you don't object to bringing in superstars?

Of course, who hates star players? Yang Cheng laughed.

Castilla's young players have gotten more opportunities after you took over the team. De La Red, Mata and Granero all performed well. Will you continue to give them trust in the new season?

Of course! Yang Cheng nodded, They will be the future of the team. I know many Real Madrid fans envy Barcelona and think they have trained Messi, Xavi, Iniesta and others, but I don't think so. Necessary, because we have Raul, Guti and Casillas in the past, and our future has Mata, Granero, De La Rede, Negredo and Soldado. In addition, I feel that in the youth training camp The young player Parejo is also an outstanding rookie, and Xavi Garcia is equally outstanding!

You know Real Madrid's youth academy very well!

Yang Cheng smiled and immediately added, You should believe that I am a player of Real Madrid, right?

Both of them smiled in unison.

Two days ago, both William Hill and Ladbrokes offered the latest winning odds. Barcelona ranked first with 145, and Real Madrid was 300. Many Real Madrid fans couldn't believe it, because you have always been an expert in winning. What do you think of the odds yourself?

Yang Cheng suppressed his smile and nodded seriously, I think it's fair!

Barcelona is a team that has been stable for many years. In fact, from the Van Gaal period to the Rijkaard period, Barcelona has not experienced a reorganization like ours. It is a process of the same origin. Many players from the Van Gaal period are still there today. Yes, so they are already a mature and stable team!

But we have just gone through a reorganization. Most of the players in our team have no experience of playing in La Liga. This will take a long time to adapt. For example, Cannavaro, I told him about the Serie A referees. The standards of law enforcement are different from those of La Liga referees. When he asked me why it was different, I would not answer!

Yang Cheng looked helpless, Because I can't tell him the referee's enforcement standards in words, and the central defender's use of some actions cannot be guided by the head coach. This requires them to undergo repeated training on the court. Once they become familiar with it, they will adapt and master it on their own.”

So, if you ask me who is the favorite to win La Liga this season, I will answer you, Barcelona!

Yang Cheng said straightforwardly, But I won't say that they will definitely win the championship, because all the Real Madrid players and I are full of desire for the championship. We all hope to win the league championship, so we will try our best. Go and compete for the league title because they are just favorites and we have a chance too!

Trouet couldn't help but nod, and Yang Cheng's answer was neither humble nor overbearing. It not only reminded the fans of the strength of Barcelona and the instability of Real Madrid after its vigorous reorganization, but also did not lose confidence and fighting spirit.

Real Madrid's fans all hope to prevent Barcelona from winning three consecutive championships! said Trouet.

Yang Cheng nodded, This is also my expectation.

Trouet's exclusive interview occupied an entire page of Aspen the next day. As soon as it was released, it immediately aroused a huge response among Real Madrid fans. They all expressed their admiration for Yang Cheng's response and remarks. With a positive attitude, I believe that the head coach has indeed told the true situation of Real Madrid.

In the column of Aspen, True Madrid also reminded all Real Madrid fans not to be blindly optimistic just because of a victory in a game. In the final analysis, Real Madrid is just a child who has just learned to walk and cannot be like a child. Barcelona kind of adults walk like flying.

But there is no doubt that Barcelona are in their prime, but we have a big future!

As if to reflect Trouet's words, in the Carranza Cup semi-finals two days later, in the 8th minute of the match between Real Madrid and Real Betis, Ramos's pass on the right was blocked. The mistake led to Edumyo Daani scoring the leading goal.

Regardless of whether the Spanish right back plays in the center or on the wing, there is always the problem of too rough defense, which makes people feel uneasy. With such a player, Yang Cheng really cannot safely place him in the center, because he is just like a timing star. He is a bomb, so I let him play on the wing and take advantage of his offensive ability. Unexpectedly, there are still many problems.

Moreover, Ramos was young and energetic. After Real Betis scored, he chased the referee and got a yellow card. If Raul hadn't stopped him, he might have gotten another yellow card in anger.

This kid is domineering and has leadership skills, but he is not mature enough! Benitez smiled bitterly and shook his head. Then let him be more mature! Yang Cheng said harshly.

Directly in the 23rd minute, Ramos was replaced with Salgado.

This kid was a little stunned. This was just a warm-up match, but the head coach replaced him directly, and the game only lasted 23 minutes. This was a naked expression of dissatisfaction with himself.

I saw him walking off the field angrily, glaring at Yang Cheng, and walked directly into the tunnel without shaking him off. Don't you know how to show off a little bit? Yang Cheng shook his head and smiled bitterly. Should he be said to be honest? Or is he too impatient?

Benitez and Redondo laughed... Everyone can see Yang Cheng's preference for Ramos, but this kid really should be taught a lesson. From his debut in Sevilla to now... he has been too smooth. From the professional league to joining Real Madrid, entering the Spanish national team and participating in the World Cup, his entire career has been too smooth so far.

This makes Ramos somewhat proud, and it is definitely not conducive to the improvement of a 20-year-old player, because if you want to continue to improve, you should clearly see your shortcomings. Sex and the like, how can we make progress? How to improve?

He has such a fiery personality that he has to endure... at least someone has to be able to control him. Otherwise, he will be like this in a few years. It will be difficult for him to become a great person, but he will live up to his talent in vain! Yang Cheng Said lightly.

Ramos' talent is unquestionable, whether it is physical fitness, speed, character... or his high morale on the court, they are all worthy of praise, but if he does not get rid of his impatience and certain character problems, , he can never hope to be among the top ranks.

Salgado is experienced. After coming on the field, Real Madrid's defense was strengthened, and Yang Cheng also made adjustments to allow the team to start some offense after stabilizing the situation.

In the 43rd minute, Xavi Alonso got the ball forward and passed it diagonally to the left baseline. David Silva stepped in and passed the ball over the top with his kick, and then hoisted the ball to the back of the penalty area. After Beckham came in from the right, he stopped the ball at the right rib of the penalty area and volleyed with one foot. The goalkeeper flew to save the ball. Raul followed up and scored with a left-footed shot!

This was Raul's first goal scored on home soil in preparation for the new season. The excited Real Madrid captain rushed to the corner flagpole and cheered at the live broadcast camera, and the surrounding Real Madrid teammates also followed to celebrate the change of sides in the second half. , Yang Cheng replaced four people in one breath, replaced Villa with Negredo, replaced Cannavaro with a sprained foot with Thiago Silva, and then replaced Silva with Mata , replaced Alonso with Guti.

After a sudden substitution, Real Madrid went through a period of chaos, but in the 60th minute, Real Betis's Assuncao shot a shocking long-range shot from the front of the penalty area, once again piercing Real Madrid's goal. Casillas responded to this The sudden long shot from the foot is hard to guard against.

But less than 3 minutes after losing the ball, Beckham broke away from the right and made a pass.

After negotiating a contract extension with the club, the English midfielder was in better and better shape. This cross was very firm and precise, and he accurately found Negredo in the penalty area. The latter jumped up like a green onion on dry land. With a header, he smashed the ball into the Real Betis goal and scored his first goal in the warm-up match!

After equalizing again, Real Madrid pursued the victory. After Beckham pulled to the center to get the ball, he hit the front of the penalty area. Raul retreated and ran back, pulling out the defensive player. Guti made a pass and Negredo followed up. The latter volleyed and scored the third goal of the personal warm-up match, leading by 32!

Then, Yang Cheng replaced Raul with Aguero. After the latter and Mata made a continuous breakthrough on the left, they were blocked by the defensive player. Beckham's corner kick assisted Thuram to score. The French central defender's first goal since joining Real Madrid.

42 Real Madrid won the first local warm-up match and also entered the Carranza Cup final!

But in the later game, Cadiz defeated Villarreal with 33 penalty kicks. The latter injured two main players in the game. In the end, they lost to the home team on penalty kicks and missed the final.

This also made Yang Cheng feel regretful, because by missing Villarreal, Real Madrid missed a very good warm-up opportunity.

Two days later, Real Madrid defeated Cadiz 1:0 and won the first warm-up match trophy of the new season, which was also the Carranza Cup that the club had not seen for 25 years.

After playing the Carranza Cup, the team returned to Madrid and participated in the last warm-up match of the season, the Bernabeu Cup, held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. This time the warm-up opponent was the three best players in the Belgian league. Anderlecht, who are ranked No. 1 on a winning streak.

Real Madrid performed very well in the first half, taking a 2-point lead with Villa's two goals. Beckham and Xavi Alonso each contributed an assist, but in the second half, both sides had a big fight. In terms of area substitutions, Yang Cheng even replaced 10 players in one go. Except for Cannavaro, all others were replaced.

Despite extensive substitutions, it can be seen that Real Madrid's overall formation is not too chaotic, but the attack encountered Anderlecht's containment, and in the 75th minute, Anderlecht scored 1 ball.

In the end, Real Madrid defeated Anderlecht 2:1 at home and won the Bernabeu Cup.

However, Real Madrid's two major warm-up cup victories could not overshadow Barcelona's scenery. In the two rounds, they defeated Espanyol with a total score of 4:0, defeated the latter, won the Spanish Super Cup, and achieved Won the first official cup championship at the beginning of the new season.

The next day's World Sports News published a headline on its front page, Barcelona VS Real Madrid, 1:0!

The report spoke highly of Barcelona's performance in these two rounds and believed that as long as this state continues, Barcelona will be the winner of the La Liga championship in the new season.

Marca and AS responded collectively, believing that a premature outing of form would surely cause Barcelona to lose the championship!

And this kind of quarrel quickly spread to the whole of Spain, and even extended to the draw of the Champions League group stage! ! .