Chapter 280: Good old man
"There is no doubt that it was a good game, it's just a shame that it belongs to Atletico Madrid. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info"
In his post-match press conference, Bosque publicly praised Atletico Madrid's performance in front of all the media present, arguing that the Bandoners deserved a victory.
Three to zero, this is the final score of the game, but it is not the embodiment of the whole process.
Because Atletico Madrid obviously relaxed their rhythm after scoring three goals in half an hour, and then created a lot of chances, but they couldn't take advantage of them, and Gao Han began to replace a number of substitutes, including Cristiano Ronaldo, in the second half to hone the team's bench players.
"Atletico Madrid taught us a very hard lesson in the game, they showed us a higher level, a more holistic level of football and they deserved this victory. ”
'It's hard to accept, it's disappointing, and I don't even want to admit the gap between our two teams, but we have to accept it, it's hard for us to beat a team like that. ”
The entire press conference hall was frighteningly quiet.
Everyone couldn't believe their ears and suspected that they had heard it wrong.
Is this what Bosque said?
No one doubts the affection of the manager, who has been with Real Madrid all his life, for this club.
But now, he is publicly praising his sworn enemy in the same city, how is this possible?
"Mr. Bosque, we are very shocked by what you just said, but I wonder why you think Real Madrid is inferior to Atletico Madrid?" asked an Ascor reporter, standing up.
"You know, Real Madrid has more ......"
"I know, I know. Bosque stretched out his hand to signal that he didn't need to say any more, "I know what you want to say, I know what you mean, and I know better what our team is facing. ”
"Trust me, no one knows this team better than I do, and no one loves it more than I do. ”
The scene was still silent, and everyone's attention fell on the old handsome man who had just suffered a humiliating fiasco, sitting next to him, Gao Han, who had always had the aura of the protagonist, also became a supporting role at this moment.
"But I would say that we have a lot of superstars, but we have lost a system that works properly, and if you look at this game, Atletico Madrid's attack on the pitch, their transition between attack and defence, is much better and more efficient than us. ”
'We won the Champions League last season but everybody knows we're not perfect, we lost in the league, in the Copa del Rey to our opponents, so it shows that there are definitely areas where we are not good enough, not as good as our opponents. ”
Bosque's remarks caused many media reporters at the press conference to think deeply.
Throughout the summer, Real Madrid has been revolving around bringing in superstars, and instead of strengthening the backline, which was known to be a weak link, it is seriously unreasonable to sell the main central defender Karanka.
"Mr. Bosque, do you think that someone is to blame for the team's fiasco?" a reporter asked, standing up.
But Bosque shook his head in frustration, "No, no one is responsible for this, the players have done their best, they did the best they could, and losing the game, they are more uncomfortable than anyone else." ”
"If someone needs to be held accountable for the fiasco, I am willing to take that responsibility and even resign because of it. ”
"But what I would say is that we have to make something different. ”
The scene immediately began to discuss.
All media reporters are speculating about what the change is in Bosque's mouth, and some reporters even ask Bosque this question, but the coach of the Galaxy Battleship is not stupid, he didn't get hit, he just said that he didn't know.
Gao Han also supported Bosque's words.
'I can't say much about Real Madrid because I'm an outsider, but I firmly believe that the problems of this team should not be borne by the manager or the players, which is unfair. ”
Bosque smiled gratefully.
"There's no doubt that Real Madrid are very good at making big news and they say they want to bring in a superstar a year, which is very attractive, but I don't think it's a reasonable mechanism because it takes a lot of manpower and material resources to run a superstar in the club, and it will definitely affect everything else. ”
"Moreover, in addition to driving the sales of jerseys and driving commercial income, I have reservations about whether superstars can really improve the overall strength of the team so much. ”
"There is no doubt that Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world, but we have also seen that the arrival of Zidane has not changed the situation in La Liga, and Ronaldo has not done so. ”
Gao Han gave a very high evaluation of the team's performance in this game, believing that every player in the team performed very well, and the team also played very overall and became more and more competitive.
"Whether I can keep the winning streak or not, that's never something I should think about, I'm always going to think about one thing, and that's how to beat the opponent in the next game, that's all. ”
"As for the Spanish Super Cup, I don't think we've won it for sure. ”
"At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid are often able to pull off miracles and that requires each and every one of us to be careful. ”
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The two managers' remarks in the post-match press conference quickly made headlines in the Spanish media.
In particular, Bosque's remarks caused an uproar.
Many Real Madrid fans believe that the manager's words are justified.
Looking at the team's performance, the more superstars there are, the worse the team's integrity becomes, and the more offense and defense are torn apart.
But there are also fans who believe that the black cauldron of the team's poor performance should not be borne by the superstar.
'If we bring in Ronaldo up front, Patrick Vieira in midfield and Nesta at the back, will anyone still say that our team is not competitive?'
It is clear that this is a controversy that can never be compromised.
However, Bosque's words obviously brought him trouble.
The team's general manager, Baldano, came to the sports city early the next morning and appeared in front of him.
"You have to clarify it again publicly. Baldano said with a solemn face.
Bosque looked at him as usual and asked lightly, "Why?"
The relationship between the two is not bad, when Baldano came to Real Madrid to coach, Bosque was the head coach of the second team, and even served as Baldano's assistant coach, it cannot be said that he has a personal relationship, but it is not bad.
'You should know that it's going to cause problems for the club. Baldano said with a grim face.
"No, no, Jorge, you should know that all the people who love this team, including me, will never be a problem for it, but there are some words, some things, why can't they be said?"
Baldano suddenly felt that the Bosque in front of him was a little unfamiliar.
In the past, he always looked like a cowardly and good man, and he spoke kindly.
But now, he is arguing with reason.
'We don't need strikers, you know, Jorge, our attacking squad is good enough, we were one of the strongest attacking teams in Europe last season and what really stood in our way was our midfield, our defence. ”
Listening to Bosque's words, Baldano sighed and nodded: "I understand, we are also actively operating......"
"But the defender I wanted didn't come, Rafael Marcos, I only needed five million, but so far there has been no movement, and you even sent Graimi and Karanka away. ”
Speaking of which, Bosque gestured three fingers, "I only have three centre-backs left, Hierro, Elgra and Campo. ”
"Aren't there still Pavon and Leuven?"
Bosque scoffed, "You know better than I do, Jorge, do you think Pavon and Rubén can stop Villa and Torres?"
Bardanodon was speechless.
"Jorge, you know what? I'm scared to go into the dressing room, I'm scared to face my players, I don't know what to say to Solari, I don't know how to comfort Morientes, I'd love to tell them that the rumours are false, but do you think I'm okay?"
Baldano was still speechless.
"You've also been a manager, you're familiar with Real Madrid, and you know very well how much Morientes has feelings for this team, and I believe you know how much the rumors in the outside media hurt the team, aren't you?"
Baldano closed his eyes, sighed deeply, and looked back at Bosque.
"Yes, Vicente, on a private standpoint, I understand you, but it was really a mistake, someone leaked the details of the negotiations in private, which no one wanted. ”
After a pause, the Argentine's face darkened, "As for players such as Morientes and Solari, I am indeed one of the decision-making layers, but you should understand that I am not the main decision-maker, I can only provide references." ”
Bosque understands Baldano's difficulties and understands the current situation of the team.
"With our current situation, we can't beat Atletico Madrid!"
Baldano sighed deeply again, he was clearly prepared for this.
This team of Gao Han is too strong!
In just two years, he turned the Sheets Army into such an iron army, which no one could have imagined.
"Don't worry, for the time being, your position is still secure. Baldano reassured.
But when Bosque heard this, he sneered, as if he didn't care.
"Also, as for the central defenders, I will continue to follow up, but it will definitely not be Rafael Marcos because he does not fit the team's recruitment strategy and we need a more famous and influential central defender. ”
"Nesta?"
"No, he has already rejected us and will not leave Italy. ”
"Lucio, or Ayala?" asked Bosque again.
But after asking, he shook his head.
Nesta stayed in Italy, Rio Ferdinand went to Manchester United, and Real Madrid's interested centre-backs were Lucio and Ayala.
The former's shine at Bayer Leverkusen and his impressive performance at the World Cup are very much in line with the team's recruitment strategy.
As for Ayala, this is a well-known and powerful central defender in La Liga, and it is not a matter of a day or two that Real Madrid has been targeted.
But is it so easy to convince Bayer Leverkusen and Valencia to release them?
What's more, all the team's energy is now focused on Ronaldo's negotiations, who cares about the recruitment of central defenders?
Thinking about this, Bosque suddenly wanted to follow the example of Valencia's head coach Benitez, shouting at Baldano, don't blame me if you don't bring in reinforcements.
But when the words rushed to his mouth, he forcibly held back and swallowed back.
He can't say it!(To be continued.) )