Super Coach

\u003e In Carrington, in Ferguson's office, Manchester United's coaching staff were looking at the video of the game sadly. Mike Phelan, who had just returned from Madrid, was explaining to them what they found during the game.

Real Madrid, a top team that has become the public enemy of teams around the world!

Ferguson's evaluation of Yang Cheng's team is that this team plays football on Mars, while all other teams are still on earth, which shows that he attaches great importance to this team.

We must not let them control the game against Real Madrid! Mike Phelan analyzed very solemnly, This is the most controllable team I have ever seen, not only in terms of ball control and rhythm, they The control and occupation of space are also at their best, and the player's awareness of playing football is very advanced!

There are many teams that control the ball, such as Barcelona and Arsenal, and there are also many teams that control the rhythm, such as Liverpool. There are also many teams that control the space, such as Manchester United and Chelsea, but there are teams that can control two elements of the game at the same time. But not much.

Barcelona controls the rhythm by controlling the ball, so they can slow down for dozens of minutes and suddenly launch a fast-paced attack to complete the change in rhythm; Manchester United and Chelsea control the space through running. Then by increasing the speed when counterattacking, the change in rhythm is completed.

But it is difficult for Barcelona to control the space. The reason is very simple. If they want to ensure possession of the ball, they need players to run around the ball instead of occupying the space. Although 433 expands the space, there is a difference between controlling the ball and controlling the space. However, it is difficult to achieve a balance because a player's control area is limited. The wider the space, the weaker the control.

Manchester United and Chelsea control the rhythm by controlling space, but they must rely on running without hesitation. In this case, it is difficult for the players to control the ball. Moreover, in terms of technical details, the players of the Premier League team are different from those of La Liga. There is still a big gap, so Manchester United and Chelsea are relatively weak in controlling the ball.

Many people wonder why Real Madrid's ball possession rate has increased over the years?

All professionals agree that this is a reflection of Real Madrid's huge progress!

If in the past, Real Madrid had to ensure a balance between ball control and space control, which caused them to run too much and make too many mistakes, resulting in too little time to control the ball, then now they have been able to improve the quality of their running, thereby reducing passes. The ball is turned over, thereby improving the team's ball possession time. But relatively speaking, their effective ball control quality has not changed!

This means that Real Madrid's threat is constantly increasing!

For example, Real Madrid used to have a 40% ball possession rate.

They can take 20 shots, but with the current ball possession rate, they can ensure that the team has 25-30 shots, or even more, because this is a snowball superposition rather than a simple arithmetic problem.

Maybe some people will say, if Real Madrid controls the ball so much, can the running players be physically able to withstand it?

Real Madrid played 4231, and their control over the game area was relatively balanced. Moreover, Yang Cheng pressed the front of the defense very high, which indirectly shortened the control area of ​​Real Madrid players and reduced their running. And you must know that against the ball, The higher the control over space and rhythm, the reward is that the player consumes less physical energy to complete all this.

Sacchi even suggested that the physical energy consumption of Real Madrid players is actually not as great as the outside world estimates, because they have everything under control. They can attack and defend as they like, and even be lazy on the court to support war.

For example, the full-back who travels most frequently back and forth, when Marcelo on the left moves forward, Maicon on the right needs to stay in the backcourt, so he can rest. The same principle applies to players in other positions, but opponents are afraid of Real Madrid. The offensive power requires exhausting defense, which leads to excessive physical energy consumption.

If you combine this series of advantages, it is the reason why Real Madrid's offensive ability is so amazing this season!

Take a look at the players Mourinho has introduced this season. Motta, Diego Milito, and Sneijder are all practical players with mainland style skills. This means that although Mourinho talks hard, he can In fact, he is following Yang Cheng's path, and he is still following it unswervingly!

Looking at Ferguson's signings again, Nani, Valencia, Benzema, and Berbatov are all technical. They all have a common goal, which is to control the space like Yang Cheng did. In this case, they can further control the ball and be able to play football similar to Real Madrid.

As for Barcelona, ​​in fact, the players introduced by Barcelona have one goal, and that is to occupy space. From Yaya = Toure, Keita to Ibrahimovic, they all take the route of controlling space, because he also hopes to After controlling the ball, improve the occupation of space, and then play football like Real Madrid.

No one knows how long this road will take, but everyone knows that this road is the right one, because Real Madrid has already reached it!

But is Real Madrid really perfect?

Ferguson feels that there is no absolute perfection in this world, and so does Real Madrid. For example, their lack of control over height is a big problem for Real Madrid, and it always exists. The second is that after advocating an attack, the full-backs are counterattacked. The risks are high and inevitable.

Opportunities and risks are like two sides of a coin, inseparable and irresolvable from each other. Where there are opportunities, there are risks. Opportunities without risks cannot exist. But now Yang Cheng has completed the overall tactics. It maximizes the pursuit of opportunities but minimizes risks.

Ferguson has known Yang Cheng for so many years. It can be said that he has personally watched Yang Cheng transform from a young boy back then to the world's top coach today. This has brought pressure to him and also brought him immeasurable progress and movement

When their realm reaches their level, winning or losing actually doesn't matter anymore. What matters is completing their own pursuits and goals.

This is why Ferguson had no objection after the Glazer family took over Manchester United, because the Glazer family could bring him such an opportunity and give him the opportunity to complete his pursuit of football and achieve his goals.

Losing a game or losing a season does not matter to Ferguson and now Mourinho, because they are both pursuing people. They all know that losing can expose more problems. On the contrary, winning can easily stop the team from moving forward, so they are not afraid of losing now.

But there is one difference: Ferguson is not as courageous as Mourinho. The Portuguese is very crazy, but very courageous. After all, Ferguson is old and tends to look forward and backward when it comes to competitions, and does not have the energy of young people.

Of course, this is not good or bad, it’s just that everyone will be like this after reaching a certain age.

Unlike Yang Cheng, who has a huge professional coaching staff, although Ferguson's coaching staff is also large in number and also has a technical analysis team, there are not many people who can actually share his worries. After Queiroz left, there were almost none. , Mike = Feilan is half a person. This resulted in everyone habitually looking at Ferguson and listening to his arrangements during the meeting.

Sometimes when I think about Ferguson, I feel really bad!

In the next two days, we must pay attention to the tactical drills for attacking after the start of the game in training! Ferguson ordered.

As soon as he spoke, all the Manchester United coaching staff immediately paid attention and wrote down in their notebooks.

The main team, goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, defensive line Evra, Weiss = Brown, Ferdinand and Gary = Neville, midfielder is Giggs, Scholes and Fletcher, and the trident is Rooney and Bale. Bartov and Benzema!

Ferguson has used the two veterans Giggs and Scholes very well this season. Berbatov has a certain control advantage, and his ability to retreat to get the ball and turn around is very threatening. Benzema has recently In excellent condition.

The midfield focuses on practicing quick defensive counterattacks. Giggs needs to increase the threat from Rooney on the left and play a good role as a booster. The frontcourt focuses on practicing the connection between Rooney and Berbatov, as well as Benzema. Ma's support after cutting into the penalty area.

Rooney is an absolutely underestimated superstar. He can play in the center, but he can also play on the wing. This season, Ferguson has used Rooney mostly on the wing. His side spike breakthrough is very solid, and then His ability to pass long diagonal passes into the penalty area is also a major weapon for Manchester United's offense.

Berbatov's role is to retreat, pull out defensive players, and deliver effective strategic depth while holding the ball behind his back.

Let's put it this way, in the entire offensive line, the upside-down second pass practiced by Ferguson mainly relies on three people, Rooney, Berbatov and Scholes. These three people are on the court at the same time, which can make Manchester United's The attack became very three-dimensional, and Benzema's ability to stop the ball and calmly shoot the ball, as well as his excellent explosiveness, ensured the final kick.

Don't think that Ferguson is a fool. He let go of Tevez, who had a tacit understanding, and spent a lot of money to bring in Benzema. In fact, what he valued was Benzema's scoring ability, which Tevez did not possess. The Argentine was too stubborn.

The focus of the drill is to attack after the opening! Ferguson's strategy and tactics are still very clear.

Playing against Real Madrid is to weaken Real Madrid's control. The more Real Madrid wants to control, the more Manchester United has to break free. If they break free, they will have a chance. If they are controlled, they will be like fish on the chopping board, and they will be slaughtered by Real Madrid's butcher's knife!

When all the members of the coaching staff looked at Ferguson, they were more or less in awe, but they could not hide their surprise. This was indeed too risky!

It must be admitted that after Ferguson introduced Benzema, he made earth-shaking changes to Manchester United's entire offensive routine. It was very successful. The trident composed of Rooney, Berbatov and Benzema has an offensive power second only to Real Madrid in Europe. and Barcelona, ​​this is enough to prove the strength of Manchester United.

But the problem is, they are now facing Real Madrid, the team with the strongest offense and the strongest defense in Europe. Manchester United has suffered a loss before, will it come again this time?

But no one dared to resist Ferguson's arrangements because they were all accustomed to obeying!

Ferguson also has his own ideas. A bunch of old bastards like Yang Cheng, Wenger and Mourinho always say that he is conservative and that he will not dare to fight when it comes to the big competition. They are so fucking contemptuous!

I will risk my life to fight you this time and catch you off guard! Ferguson was secretly proud.

There is no unbreakable defense in this world, and the offense takes the initiative. Ferguson believes that as long as the opening attack can effectively break through Real Madrid's defense and contain Real Madrid's control, then Manchester United will have a chance at the Bernabeu!

Opportunities are not given by opponents' charity and mercy, but by one's own efforts and risks!

If you want to get something for nothing, if you want to securely get the pie falling from the sky, be careful not to get smashed to death!

Yang Cheng really didn't know what Ferguson was thinking. He didn't notice that Mike Phelan appeared in the stands of the Madrid Derby. The stands were packed with 80,000 fans at the Bernabeu. It was strange that he recognized him.

Regarding the game against Manchester United, he still said the same thing, I am the main one, but he also expected that Ferguson would definitely find a way to restrain Real Madrid. The game is like this, restraint and counter-restraint. But he didn't know what specific cards Ferguson would play, so He couldn't say anything, he could only make predictions and practice some targeted things.

The specific situation will not be known until the game.

Since there were two days of rest between the games against Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, Yang Cheng was on the bench in the Madrid derby and also practiced, but he gave his best in the game against Manchester United.

The goalkeeper is Casillas, the defense is Marcelo, Thiago Silva, Ramos and Maicon, the double midfielder is Xavi Alonso and De La Red, and the attacking midfielder is Xiao Ronaldinho, Kaká and David = Silva and the lone forward is Villa.

Without injuries, this lineup is Real Madrid's strongest attacking lineup. However, for the forward position this season, the competition between Aguero and Villa is very fierce. Whoever is in good condition will go.

In fact, Yang Cheng also reminded the players to be careful of Manchester United's attack at the beginning of the game, because Ferguson had used this trick before. Yang Cheng knew very well that he must be careful to avoid unnecessary mistakes.

But during the game, the situation developed beyond Yang Cheng's expectation.

After the opening, Manchester United passed the ball back. After passing the ball back and forth twice, Scholes passed the ball over the top and accurately found Berbatov who was pulling out of the penalty area. Bulgaria's dashing brother leaned with his body. He stopped Thiago Silva, stopped the Brazilian central defender's forward defense, and stopped the ball with his chest.

Tall and long-handed, Berbatov suppressed Thiago Silva. His excellent skills allowed the ball to stop firmly at his feet. After stopping the ball, he turned around and passed the ball into Thiago Silva. Wa's side.

Benzema crossed from the side and entered the penalty area after stopping the ball. Ramos stepped forward to cover the leak in a hurry, but Benzema passed the ball across to the left side of the penalty area. Rooney then inserted a direct kick. shoot.

This shot was so powerful and so fast that Casillas couldn't stop it and could only push the ball over the crossbar.

The 80,000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu were so frightened that they broke into a cold sweat. It was only 36 seconds into the game. If Manchester United scored, Real Madrid would undoubtedly have made a terrible start.

Manchester United took a corner kick, and Ferdinand and other players rushed into the penalty area, especially Ferdinand. He grabbed a point in front of the goal and hit the ball slightly high. However, he reacted to the referee and thought that Ramos was pulling him. jersey, but the referee did not give a penalty. The slow motion showed that Ramos did pull.

But Manchester United did not retreat too far, but gathered heavy troops in the midfield, waiting for Casillas to kick off.

Soon, the ball was regained by Manchester United and they once again launched an attack. This time, Benzema took the ball from the right and passed in. Scholes then inserted a long shot, slightly higher. out.

But in the 6th minute, Manchester United made a comeback again. After Giggs got the ball, he cooperated with Evra who came in behind. After Rooney got the ball on the left side of the penalty area, he passed the ball into the penalty area. Berbato Husband got the ball in the penalty area, but after his body was pressed against by Thiago Silva, the Brazilian central defender made a calm tackle and passed the ball to Casillas.

Although Berbatov fell to the ground, the referee was aware of the situation and ignored the Bulgarian's request for a penalty kick. Instead, he signaled the game to continue. But everyone could see that Manchester United's attack after the opening was very powerful and very powerful. Resolute, bringing a lot of threats to Real Madrid.

It seems that this old guy is really brave this time! Yang Cheng stood on the sidelines, turned his head and looked at Ferguson, and smiled slightly. The latter was sitting in the visiting team's coaching bench, chewing gum, and watching the game leisurely. Obviously Very satisfied with the situation.

I was really caught off guard! Bennett adjusted the glasses on his nose.

Yang Cheng and them had judged before and they all felt that Ferguson was at a disadvantage in challenging Real Madrid away from home. Secondly, Manchester United did not have enough control. This kind of desperate start was too risky and Ferguson should not be able to use it. But unexpectedly, this old man The guy comes right up and engages in hand-to-hand combat with bayonets and blood.

Yes, the head coach is responsible for targeted tactics, but this does not mean that the head coach has the ability to predict the future. No one can clearly predict every opponent's battle strategy. Moreover, Ferguson uncharacteristically pressed out and played so resolutely. , which is indeed a bit surprising.

Our defense line is very dangerous! Paul Bayer reminded.

Manchester United's offensive impact is very powerful. Rooney and Benzema are the kind of scorers who shine when given a little sunshine. Real Madrid's defense was severely impacted by them.

We can't shrink now! Yang Cheng said, Let De La Rede and Xavi Alonso come back a little, stand their ground, straighten their waists, David Silva and Kaka also come back a little, strangle them to death The connection between Scholes, Giggs and the players in front!”

Yang Cheng's idea is to cut off the connection between Manchester United's midfield and frontcourt, causing them to be disconnected.

But luck is not as good as fate. Just with Yang Cheng's order, Manchester United got an offensive opportunity on the scene.

Fletcher returned to the front of his own defense line, used his body to squeeze Ronaldinho, and cooperated with Gary Neville. At the same time, he intercepted the ball from the Portuguese's feet and passed it to Scholes. The latter kept the ball and took advantage of the situation. The ball was split with his feet and passed to Rooney's feet.

Rooney quickly moved forward after receiving the ball, while Berbatov and Benzema provided support from the center and right, and soon advanced to the edge of Real Madrid's penalty area.

Seeing that Berbatov suddenly slowed down and raised his hand to demand, Ramos had to defend him, creating a gap in the penalty area, while Benzema got rid of Thiago Silva and came from the right. Side cut into the penalty area.

Rooney passed a diagonal pass from behind at the front of the penalty area. The ball passed diagonally from behind Ramos into Real Madrid's penalty area and towards the right post. Benzema inserted at high speed. Yago=Silva is chasing after him.

Although Casillas moved to the right immediately, it seemed impossible to stop Benzema's goal that was close at hand!