The Young Lion

In the conference room, everyone on the coaching staff stared at Aldrich who was sitting on the top of the long table and was lost in thought.

Many people were puzzled.

England is a single striker, and Irving is the best candidate. In England's system based on defensive counterattacks, Owen's speed, running position, and shooting skills can be brought to the extreme.

Just like it is impossible for you to find a substitute for Beckham, it is impossible to find a substitute for Owen!

The characteristics are similar, and the ability is insufficient.

With different characteristics, the technical and tactical system conflicts with the characteristics of the players and cancels each other out. For example, Husky can be used as a fulcrum, but what the England team needs is a shooter who is the first to attack the enemy!

McManaman, Scholes, Owen, the characteristics of the three are kneaded with each other and complement each other. This set and tactical system is tailor-made. Whoever is missing from the three will be replaced by a substitute. The power will be greatly reduced.

But there is no way, the talent pool of the England team is just these, without Husky, who else can they use?

Aldridge thought of many things as he meditated.

I remembered that my naive plan to build two sets of technical and tactical systems in the England national team ended in failure.

Thinking of the history of the England team when they fell behind in the big game, they used uninnovative long passes to sling sideways crosses to survive.

I thought of the stability and unity of tactical thinking of most World Cup champions in the current tournament.

After coaching Millwall for eight years, whether it was his own experience or what he witnessed with his own eyes, Aldridge knew in his heart that the more critical the moment, the less he could be vacillating, and he couldn't have all-inclusive calculations.

You can't count, you can't count. There is no perfect and complete capital!

What exactly is the World Cup?

To put it bluntly, the participating teams will play at least 3 games. International competition with a maximum of 7 games played.

In a game of 3-7 balls. The simple technical and tactical confrontation will not be so dazzling. First, stability is the main focus, and secondly, each participating team will try its best to play its own strengths. If it changes on the spot, it will only mess up.

Therefore, among these forwards in England, apart from Irving, Aldridge can't think of any effect if replaced by others, even a forward with outstanding characteristics like Heskey. If it is replaced, it will create confusion for teammates, which will affect their own mature technical and tactical system.

As for the other forwards, since Aldridge doesn't count on them, it doesn't matter whether he takes them or not.

When Irving was unable to play, he would rather use Joe Cole to play without a front. At least the essence of the technical and tactical system is that he can play without a front. If other people have problems, Aldridge will not If you think about it more, it boils down to one thing: England is not in the World Cup.

He wants to cut off the possibility of changing the technical and tactical system by commanding and dispatching troops on the spot. Sometimes, things get messy. On the contrary, only by insisting on yourself can miracles happen.

However, the roster of 23 people must be filled with 23 people. Who should be included in the last one? Aldridge closed his eyes and pondered. So, at this time, he should try his best to leave some deeds worthy of future generations to talk about. It can be regarded as a fig leaf for himself. Even if England does not perform well, he at least has a little credit for being the coach of the national team.

Credit for promoting newcomers!

Lampard, Ashley Cole, Ferdinand, he helped him up, and now Terry.

For the last candidate, he intends to add another credit to his young marshal's wisdom eyes and pearls. Anyway, this person is indeed one of the few people who can be counted on by the Three Lions in the future.

When Aldrich finalized the final candidate for the national team, the meeting room was silent, and the colleagues looked different. Some people wanted to object, but after thinking about it, they gave up. They also thought that the World Cup is actually 3 games By the time of the 7-ball match, many players participated in the World Cup with the team, but many players did not have the opportunity to make their debut in the World Cup. There were many secondary roles and were forgotten.

After finalizing the big list, the meeting will be dissolved, and the FA will submit the big list to the Korea-Japan World Cup Organizing Committee.

Jurgen, please stay, there is something we need to talk about.

The others packed up the documents on the table and got up to leave. Aldrich said that Klinsmann should be left behind.

Klinsmann didn't know what Aldrich wanted to discuss with him, so when there were only two of them left in the conference room, Klinsmann asked with a smile, Aldrich, what's the matter?

Aldrich's serious expression made Klinsmann realize that what they were talking about was unusual.

For the future, Jurgen, do you have any plans?

Klinsmann was taken aback by Aldrich's question. Klinsmann did not hide his friendship for many years, and said frankly: To be honest, I plan to resign after the World Cup. I want to go back to Germany to find opportunities. As the head coach, Millwall did not offer me a new contract, maybe it’s not time yet, but even if the club offered a contract, I would refuse, Aldridge, I’ve had a very good time in Millwall these years Happy, I have learned a lot, especially from you, which has benefited me a lot, and this will be a valuable asset for my future coaching.

Aldridge nodded, not too surprised. Benitez resigned after Millwall won the Champions League. They don’t want to continue to be assistant coaches anymore. They also have many invitations from clubs, one step at a time each year, and the temptation they receive is greater every year. This is inseparable from the influence of the glory they shared with Aldridge. Being a coach is two different things.

Jurgen, the renewal of the contract of the Millwall coaching staff was suppressed by me. It's not that I have any opinions on your work, but that I have other plans. My future plan is to leave the head coach after this year's World Cup. position, club, national team, I don’t intend to coach anymore, so I would like to extend an invitation to you again, a new invitation, I hope you can come to coach Millwall and continue the glory of this club, I believe you have ability to do that.”

After hearing Aldrich's words, Klinsmann was stunned, as if he thought he heard it wrong.

You, what did you say? Sorry, I don't know if I heard it wrong. Say it again.

Aldridge solemnly repeated what he had just said.

Klinsmann said in shock: My God, you are only 26 years old. Have you given up coaching now? Give up...

Klinsmann suddenly shut his mouth.

Yes, Aldridge is only 26 years old, but he has won countless honors that top coaches can only dream of in their lifetime.

Five top league titles, four European Champions Cups, including the Cup Winners' Cup, it can be said to be five European Championships.

Eight years, the legendary eight years, even if Aldridge really retired, he also left his mark in an era, and he is the most shining.

Aldrich smiled and said, No, I don't have the idea of ​​completely retiring and giving up. I just want to make life easier and relieve the sense of urgency of the past eight years. Plus, you know, Bert and Earl, They are very lively now, curious about everything outside, I hope to accompany them as a father, because their mother is not around, because, ten years later, I want to accompany them, maybe they will reject, we all have This kind of experience, I don't want to think about this time when I am old in the future, just work and work, ignoring my family.

Klinsmann nodded when he heard the words, and could understand Aldrich, especially the children. When the children are in their teens, they start to have sexual consciousness, but they will gradually alienate their parents, because they have their own space.

Thinking of this, Klinsmann's heart trembled slightly, excited, excited, and unparalleled anticipation.

Millwall, the contemporary number one in Europe!

The best team!

If he succeeds Aldridge, the pressure will naturally be huge, but the attention he receives in this position and the platform to display his talents are also top-notch!

Aldridge values ​​Klinsmann for three reasons. First, Klinsmann is familiar with the players. It is hard to say that he has the authority of Aldridge, but he can integrate into the team faster than outsiders. Taking over the team will not be too difficult. Big hindrance. Second, Klinsmann has passion. Unlike some academic coaches who are always taciturn, Millwall needs passion, and the style of this team also requires passion from the head coach. Third, Klinsmann has a certain reputation, which is beneficial to the club's brand promotion and attention.

Klinsmann's excitement passed quickly, and he bowed his head in silence.

When taking over a new job, you must be cautious and clear a lot of power.

Millwall is very special, so special that there is Aldridge. Even if Aldridge is not the head coach, he is still the owner of the club. Klinsmann will not be willing to be a puppet.

He raised his head and said with piercing eyes: Aldrich, if we discuss this topic formally, we cannot avoid some sensitive issues.

Aldrich put away his smile, nodded and said: It should be, if you have any doubts or conditions, we can negotiate and reach an agreement as much as possible.

Klinsmann said seriously: First of all, I need to know my power. As the head coach, I am just a coach, and I can still have all the powers of a Premier League manager.

In many other countries, the head coach is the head coach, and the only job is to manage team training and games. In the Premier League, most head coaches have a lot of power, including signings, player renewals, and even the construction of training bases. Team commercial promotion schedule and so on.

Klinsmann's question is very straightforward and normal. Basically every coach who lands in the Premier League will clarify these rights with the club. This varies from person to person. (to be continued..) ()