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The goalkeeper is actually a very, very special position, completely different from players in other positions on the court, because no matter how many players there are in other positions, there is always only one goalkeeper, and only the goalkeeper can use his hands.

When many people talk about goalkeepers, they always mention Inter Milan’s Buffon, Real Madrid’s Casillas, Liverpool’s Reina, Chelsea’s Petr Cech, or the retired Kahn, etc., almost all of them In the statistics, these goalkeepers are among the best.

But is this because they are the strongest?

not necessarily!

Friedel, Schwarzer, Jaasklainen, Given, Frey, Cesar...,

There is a group of goalkeepers who are not well-known, but in the field of professional head coaches, they may even receive more praise than these so-called top goalkeepers. The reason why they are not well-known is not necessarily from their strength, but also from their strength. There is a very important place, chance!

If Diego Lopez stays in Real Madrid all his life and does not go to Villarreal, no one will ever recognize his strength, even if Di Palma evaluates his physical template even higher than Casillas .

A goalkeeper with an almost perfect body and outstanding goalkeeping skills, Diego Lopez has lived in the shadow of Casillas for a long time, so much so that he has missed the years when goalkeepers improve the fastest. If it were not for the transfer Villarreal, everyone's impression of him is just Casillas's substitute and nothing else.

But now, even Manchester United is interested in him!

Casillas rarely sat on the bench at the Bernabeu Stadium. Antonio Adan performed very well in the first leg of the Copa del Rey against Mallorca. The Spanish national youth team captain has recently won more After the competition opportunity, the performance became better and better, and the progress became more and more obvious.

This is the case for professional players. Only formal games can maximize a player's potential and status. Anthony and Adan are playing in the second division and don't need to show their strength. Now they are competing with so many top players. Under the circumstances, they were completely erupted.

While Antonio and Adan were highly praised, Casillas encountered the most painful trough in his career.

Since he replaced Irgena in Real Madrid's starting lineup, he has hardly been on the bench at the Bernabeu, especially when he is not injured or sick.

1.90 meters, a typical goalkeeper height. He is 21 years old and is still improving and improving rapidly. He needs more professional games to accumulate rich experience and then quickly improve his own strength. After Antonio and Adan came to the first team , and also cooperated well with the players on the back line, and even dared to communicate with them more actively than Casillas, and even directed them.

Outstanding reflexes and a flexible body. Although his tallness and strength give him the advantage of high confrontation, his slow speed means that he can only rely on more anticipation and positional sense to make up for this shortcoming. Antonio , Adan’s progress in this aspect is very obvious.

Di Palma once jokingly said in training that whether it is Diego Lopez, Antonio, or Adan, they are not inferior to Casillas in basics, and are even better than Casillas.

Casillas was particularly impressed by this sentence!

They are all Spanish goalkeepers, and they all have the typical characteristics of Spanish goalkeepers, that is, they are super in the small penalty area and amateur in the large penalty area. When Reina first arrived at Liverpool, his goalkeeping skills in the small penalty area were nothing to say, but he was not good in the large penalty area. Related to Spain's advocating ground cooperation, Spanish goalkeepers have certain flaws when dealing with high balls.

But it is also a flaw. Anthony Adan, who is 6 centimeters taller than Casillas, undoubtedly has an advantage.

Let's put it this way, Casillas has, for example, excellent reflexes and the ability to make continuous saves and rescues. Adan, Diego, and Lopez have it. The thing about him that is most respected by everyone is that he is the second best player after Buffon. One of the rare goalkeepers who doesn't make blind saves, Adan is also not bad at this point.

Everyone knows that forwards shoot with their eyes on the goalkeeper, and they all desperately want to hit the goalkeeper's blind spot. What blind spot? If there is no specific reference, almost all forwards will hit the left half of the goal and above. Why?

Just think about it in your mind, if a goalkeeper with a right hand and a right foot makes a dive to the left, the probability of saving the ball with his right hand is high. That is the fatal flaw of almost all right-footed goalkeepers.

In this game, Deportivo's several shots were high balls from the left, but Adan saved the ball steadily again and again. The reason is very simple. Like Casillas, he is left-handed!

Sitting on the bench at the Bernabeu Stadium, Casillas's eyes always glanced at the head coach standing in front of him. He was a little angry in his heart, but he also knew very well that Yang Cheng was right to do this. It was his own reasons that led to the current situation, and if Antonio and Adan were to lose the main position because of this, he would not be able to blame anyone.

This reminded him of a goalkeeper he respected very much, a goalkeeper who was rarely mentioned by the media, Ilgner!

When today's fans talk about German goalkeepers, they mention Kahn, Lehmann, Schumacher and Koepke, but they rarely hear the name of Real Madrid's former main goalkeeper Ilgner.

That's right. He has played for Cologne for a long time. He is not a top team and does not have much fame. Although he helped Germany win the World Cup in 1990, he is also the youngest goalkeeper of the championship team in the history of the World Cup and the first in the history of the World Cup. The goalkeeper who kept a clean sheet in the final.

However, due to a falling out with Vogts in 1994, the very individual Ilgner chose to retire from the national team at the age of 27. Then came the rise of Kopke, Kahn and others. Before that, Kopke was Irgner's Ergner's iron bench, Kahn is still just a green and rough jade.

After leaving the German national team, Ilgner switched to Real Madrid. It was a deal hand-picked by Capello. He also used an almost perfect season to help Real Madrid win the league championship. Later, Heynckes wanted to accommodate Canizares. The two top goalkeepers and Ilgona made the decision to play in the league and the cup. In the end, Canizares became the hero of Real Madrid's victory in the Champions League again, while Ilgona was once again invisible.

In the following +8099 season, the performance of the entire Real Madrid team was not very satisfactory, especially in the midfield and backfield, which resulted in the team conceding too many goals. The main goalkeeper Ilgner also encountered a lot of controversy, which made him feel angry. , wanted to prove himself again in the 99/00 season, but unexpectedly, a serious injury stopped him.

Everyone knows the story that follows, a history of the rise of a legendary goalkeeper!

Ilgona was seriously injured, and second goalkeeper Bisarri collapsed under the pressure, but there is also news that he was scolded by head coach Toshack, and then Casillas took over. Since then, Real Madrid's goal line has been standing in front of the goalkeeper. He has always been this not tall player from his own youth training, and his outstanding performance also made Ilgner completely lose his position after returning from injury.

Manchester United wanted to poach Ilgner that year, but the two sides could not agree on the annual salary. Otherwise, given Ferguson's optimism for Ilgner, there was no guarantee that the German goalkeeper would not regroup at Manchester United.

At this moment, sitting on the bench, Casillas couldn't help but ask in his heart, When Bodo sat on the bench and looked at me and replaced him in the game, did I feel the same way? How am I doing now?

Back then, it was Casillas who was following Irgena and stealing lessons from him in training; now it is Antonio, and Adan is following Casillas and stealing lessons and learning from them in training. How similar is this situation to everything back then?

What doesn't matter is that it was Cassilias who replaced Ilgona back then, and now he is the one being replaced!

Ilgner was 32 years old at the time and was in his prime as a goalkeeper. Now Casillas is 27 and has also entered his prime.

Will I be replaced? Casillas had this thought in his mind for the first time.

Although he quickly put this idea behind him, because he felt it was impossible. With his performance and status in Real Madrid over the years, and his position in the hearts of the fans, no one can replace him. , at least not in the short term.

But he felt vaguely in his heart that nothing was impossible in this world!

What did he rely on to replace Ilgner back then?

Isn't it just that the head coach supports it, and then slowly wins the game one after another, and then conquers the fans with his performance?

If Antonio and Adan perform better than himself, and with the support of the head coach, who can guarantee that what happened back then will not happen again?

Fans are forgetful. In their view, the interests of the team are higher than the individual. Whoever performs well should play. As long as Adan performs better than Casillas, why can't he play the main role?

It has been 7 years since Ilgner announced his retirement in frustration. Casillas has never felt the pressure brought by this competition at this moment. This kind of pressure makes him even It's a bit unfamiliar and a bit difficult to adapt to, because he has been used to the treatment of being able to start the game no matter whether he performs well or not for so many years.

Raul, Guti, Carlos, Hierro, Redondo... teammates left one by one, sat on the bench, and even went to the stands. Only he was still standing firmly in front of Real Madrid's goal, but this time, He really felt the pressure.

Will I be replaced?

Although there is no captain Casillas, the captain's armband is worn on Ramos' shoulders. This is not the first time Ramos has worn the captain's armband, and he also completed the task very well, leading the team at the Bernabeu Stadium. , 6:0 slaughtered Deportivo La Coruna.

As the starting goalkeeper, Anthony's performance was once again recognized by all fans. In this game, he saved at least 2 threatening scoring opportunities and multiple shots from Deportivo. His outstanding performance was praised by his teammates. recognized.

I believe that many people even forgot the existence of Casillas during the game. It was only when they walked off the court after the game that they noticed the stern and expressionless Casillas. Sitting on the bench for a full 90 minutes.

This is a very cruel thing!

Because Casillas is already the current de facto captain of Real Madrid, but he was put on the bench without any injury or illness. This is definitely not a small matter, on the contrary, it is a big matter.

At the press conference after the game, reporters chased Yang Cheng and asked, why did he go to Anthony's house? Why not Casillas?

The team's medical team and I have the same idea. We all feel that given Igor's current situation, the best way for the time being is to rest. He himself accepts this suggestion, and I always believe that the best way is to rest. Saint Cassie will definitely come back again!”

Yang Cheng's reasons and excuses were perfect and impeccable. Everyone knew it might be an excuse, but no one could find a reason.

Casillas also knows that this is the head coach's way of putting pressure on him. He knows very well that Real Madrid needs a stable goalkeeper, but whether he is training during the winter break or training, in the next few games , the performance is indeed very unsatisfactory.

He couldn't question Yang Cheng's words. He couldn't say that I had no problem, because that would mean that he and Yang Cheng had completely fallen out. This was something he couldn't do, because to be honest, he was also very sad in his heart. Respect Yang Cheng and the head coach who has brought him progress and helped him achieve higher honors.

So he can only accept it!

At the end of the game, when all the players walked back to the locker room, Yang Cheng deliberately stayed to wait for Casillas and said, Did it remind you of everything that happened nine years ago?

Yes, Casillas did recall everything that happened back then, some of which he had almost forgotten. If he wasn't sitting on the bench, he wouldn't be able to get back to his thoughts.

And thinking back on all this, in the end, he remembered what Yang Cheng once said.

Have you ever doubted and questioned yourselves, why do you have everything you have now?

Yes, why?

Why did he suppress Ilgner and firmly occupy the main position back then?

Is he stronger than Ilgnar? Or is Ilgnar too weak?

No, it's because he always tries his best to do his job well in every game and every training, and makes progress down-to-earth. He uses his performance on the court and his diligence in training to convince all his teammates and everyone. The head coach convinced everyone in the world that this kid really should start!

In this world, many times, it does not mean that you have strength or talent, which means you should succeed. On the contrary, there are many people with strength and talent, but most of them are not successful. Is it true? Is it just because they are unlucky that they miss out on their talents?

Suddenly, Casillas understood a little bit. He was 27 years old and knew how to look at and think about problems with a more rational and mature way. So after the game, he was met by a reporter he knew well. When asked about his substitute, he smiled and said there was no problem.

Yes, the boss is right. I have indeed encountered some problems recently and am in the process of adjusting. But I believe that I will regain my main position soon!

Antonio is a goalkeeper with great potential and a very friendly team-mate. I have no problems with him. I also hope that all the media will stop doubting him and targeting him because he is on his own. I train hard, rely on my diligence and hard work, and rely on my own strength to get the starting position, and I am convinced of it!

I will tell Antonio that there is healthy competition between us. We have no problems. Everything is in the interests of the team. And I think his recent performance and progress are indeed outstanding. I will congratulate him!

As the captain of Real Madrid, Casillas showed his grace and fulfilled the captain's responsibility to take care of his teammates.

After Yang Cheng heard Casillas's reply, he couldn't help but smile happily, because at least what he saw was a stable captain of the team, a true Saint Casillas, and this was also It proves that Casillas already understands where his problem lies.

Sure enough, in the training session the next day, Casillas came to the team early, took the initiative to greet Yang Cheng, apologized, and also promised that he would adjust his emotions well and not let his private life affect him. His performance on the court.

Now I am attacking Antonio's main position, boss! Casillas even said jokingly.

However, in the second leg of the Copa del Rey match against Mallorca in midweek, Antonio Adan still got the start. He also helped the team beat Mallorca 1:0 at home, and then won the total score of 2:0. Knocked Mallorca out of the Copa del Rey.

If there is a big upset in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, it must belong to Barcelona.

After finally crossing the threshold of Atletico Madrid in the top 16 knockout rounds, the Spaniard was welcomed back. In fact, this lottery is not bad. The Spaniard's performance this season is not ideal, even worse than Mallorca. , but Barcelona’s problems are also more serious.

After a 0:0 draw in the first round away game, at Camp Nou, the problems behind Barcelona's bench were exposed. Although Bojan almost defeated the Spaniard with a brace, Tamudo soon The two goals helped the Spaniard reverse Barcelona and eliminated Barcelona from the Copa del Rey.

The same substitute lineup played, even Real Madrid was a full substitute, and Barcelona was a semi-substitute. Mallorca and Espanyol were also similar in strength. Both teams tried their best, but Real Madrid finally won and Barcelona was eliminated. This I have to say that the difference in bench strength between the two teams is still quite large.

However, Real Madrid's Copa del Rey experience is not optimistic, because their opponent in the semi-finals is Sevilla.

This La Liga team, which is no longer able to make a difference in the league, is now determined to gain something in the Copa del Rey, which will be a major obstacle to Real Madrid's continued progress in the Copa del Rey.

But since Barcelona is pressing very hard in the league, and the team is about to usher in the knockout rounds of the Champions League, Yang Cheng must tilt the competition. No matter from which perspective, the Copa del Rey cannot become Real Madrid's main attack. tournament.

Whether it is Real Madrid or Yang Cheng, the real goal is the league and the Champions League!