729 Hero or Bear?
As soon as the first half of the game ended, Bayern Munich's coaching staff was like a fast-starting machine, every part was running at high speed, and the core was the head coach Gao Han. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
After Gao Han sent all the players into the players' tunnel, he simply high-fived Ferguson goodbye, and returned to the coach's box, the members of the coaching staff all gathered around him to report to him on the team's first half.
The first is the fitness coach Lorenzo Buenaventura, who has combined the data provided by Sergio GarcΓa with his own familiarity and knowledge of the players to give an assessment of the team's physical expenditure in the first half.
Due to the advantages of the players' technical ability, coupled with the team's overall pass-and-control play, Bayern Munich has less physical consumption than Manchester United, but Bayern Munich and Manchester United are both teams that are known for their physical strength.
This can also be seen in the data analysis submitted by Sergio GarcΓa immediately afterwards.
According to his preliminary estimates, it is no longer possible for Manchester United in the second half to maintain the high-pressure tactics of the first half, but the Red Devils will not be dragged down by physical fitness, and it is because of this confidence that Ferguson dares to put on such a starting tactic.
'I think Manchester United will make the press a little bit less intense, but it will further strengthen the overall defence. Tuchel gave his analysis and predicted United's line-up for the second half.
The first 30 minutes of the first half were more like an outburst of chicken blood, which must not last, otherwise, wouldn't their players all become non-humans?
After Gao Han got the report and summary of the coaching staff, he said that he knew, and everyone continued to go back to work.
Walking into the players' tunnel and entering the home team's locker room, Gao Han immediately ushered in the psychological expert Steve Pieters, who is fully responsible for the team's psychology, and Gao Han also attaches great importance to this field, not only in normal times, but also in the middle of the game often have to conduct a psychological assessment to grasp the player's situation.
'I had a few quick conversations with them, and the mentality was good, so there was no problem in the second half. β
Steve Pieters' simple words put Gao Han at ease.
He is not worried about the fighting spirit of the players, when it comes to the Champions League final, every player will fight hard for that St. Bride Cup, what he is really worried about is the psychological quality of the players when they encounter difficulties, and whether they will be nervous and panicked.
"Thank you, Steve. Gao Han patted Steve Peters on the shoulder and continued to walk towards the players' lounge.
Soon, he welcomed the team doctor Walfath.
However, all professional players often inevitably carry injuries on their bodies, and Bayern Munich's players are no exception, but their injuries are not enough to affect their performance, so they can qualify for the start.
After 45 minutes of high-intensity play, Walfath had to reassess the physical condition of the players in the midfield of every game, especially the several injured players in the team.
In a way, he determines whether a player can continue to play in the second half.
Therefore, when Gao Han saw him, a trace of apprehension flashed in his eyes, but Walfault reached out and pulled his long hair, and the appearance of a slight smile made him feel at ease again.
The two have been cooperating for two years, and they know each other's small actions.
"Don't worry, I've checked and there's no problem. β
Gao Han breathed a sigh of relief and nodded heavily, "Thank you, Hans." β
After sending off the two assistants, Gao Han organized and brewed his own thoughts and words, took a deep breath, walked into the players' rest area, and stood in front of the eleven starters.
"Time is running out, I'll try to make a long story short. β
Gao Han's words made all the players look at him in unison.
The situation in the first half was frustrating for them, especially the front three who missed good chances to score, but now they had to listen intently to the manager's plan for the second half.
After two seasons of familiarity and running-in, they both know that Gao Han's midfield adjustments can often work.
This is also the place where Gaohan is most affirmed by media reporters and fans.
Assistant coach Thomas Tuchel pulled over a tactical blackboard with a drawing of the pitch from the side.
'There were two key factors in the second half that you have to be aware of. β
"First of all, after the first half of the first half of the frenzy, Manchester United had a lot of physical exertion, and you must have felt it in the last ten minutes, and it will be more obvious in the second half, so their pressing will not be so great, and what we need to do is to take advantage of the moment when they are pressing, take the opportunity to control the ball and the tempo, and then control the game. β
Controlling the tempo through pass-and-control play is Bayern Munich's forte.
Against a La Liga team like Barcelona may not be possible, but against Manchester United, it is not a big problem.
"The second problem is our overall formation. β
Gao Han turned and drew the formation and position of Bayern Munich in the second half on the tactical board.
"In the first half we were under pressure from Manchester United, so we dropped back a little deeper, but in the second half we had to push forward, especially our midfielders, and we had to push our possession area as far as possible to the 30-metre zone to the halfway line. β
Speaking of this, Gao Han pointed to the two midfielders in the team, "Luka, Bastian, this is the most important core task of your second half, to make sure that we can control the ball in this area, understand?"
Schweinsteiger and Modric looked at each other and nodded in unison.
They did play a bit frustrating in the first half, especially Schweinsteiger, who was forced to retreat to the back line and looked more like a centre-back, until the last ten minutes or so before being freed up.
Now that Manchester United's fitness has declined, it is only natural for Bayern Munich to bring the game into their own rhythm and attack their opponents in the way they are most comfortable.
"Lahm, Marcelo, you can't go backwards, when we have the ball, you have to move forward, you have to get the ball in the opposition half, you have to be able to attack to the bottom line, like we usually do, understand?"
Marcelo and Ram both nodded in unison, "Understood." β
On weekdays, Bayern Munich's attack tends to focus on the insertion of full-backs, which can greatly enrich the team's attacking routines, so many times, Bayern Munich even looks a bit like there are only two central defenders defending.
The willingness to invest resources in the attacking end has made Bayern Munich's attack fierce, and as long as they play at a familiar pace, it is often difficult for opponents to stop Bayern Munich's attack.
"OK!" Gao Han clapped his hands vigorously, causing everyone to look at it again.
"We didn't have much to do in the second half, that's all I have to ask of you, you just need to control the game in the way we are familiar with and what we are good at, to attack the opponent, to keep the width and depth, to pull the opponent's defensive formation, to create holes, and then to intersperse strikes. β
Gao Han looked at the eleven players deeply and smiled confidently.
"Trust me, guys, as long as you do what I ask, the final victory will definitely be ours!"
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"Trust me, boys, Bayern Munich will only do one thing in the second half!"
In the visitors' dressing room, Alex Ferguson was also making adjustments in midfield, analysing the tactics of both sides.
"That's the offense!"
'I know Gao Han, I know his character, the last ten minutes of the first half were just a test for him, but all of you have seen the strength of Bayern Munich's attack, but I can guarantee that the second half will be even more difficult. β
After listening to Ferguson's words, everyone in the Manchester United players showed a solemn look.
"This is Bayern Munich, this is the high cold, but if we want to win the Champions League final, there is no second way, we have to give it our all, we can only block Bayern Munich's attack, just like they blocked our attack and press in the first half. β
Ferguson's words left a dead silence in the dressing room.
Although they were opponents, they asked themselves and had to admire Bayern Munich in the first half.
Gao Han even dragged Schweinsteiger in the midfield back to the backline, sacrificing organization and attack to strengthen the defense, which shows Bayern Munich's determination.
"In the second half, you have to pay attention to two things, first, Bayern Munich's possession area, we must not let Bayern Munich control the ball smoothly in our 30-meter area to the middle line, once we enter our half, we have to grab, do not hesitate to grab, this is a death order, can't do it, we will die a miserable death. β
Ferguson's tone was accentuated, even a bit like a roar.
"Second, you have to pay attention to the position of Marcelo and Ram. β
Everyone nodded silently.
As early as the pre-match preparation meeting, Ferguson told the players that there is a saying in European football that the attack against the cold depends on the position of his two full-backs.
It can be said that Gao Han attaches great importance to the forward attack of fullbacks.
Jankulovski and Dario Srna under Atletico Madrid, Patrice Evra and McCone during Inter Milan, and Marcelo and Lahm during Bayern Munich are among the top attacking full-backs in Europe.
Therefore, many people say that looking at the position of the alpine fullback, you can accurately judge whether he wants to attack or defend, and even judge that he is going to attack in one direction.
'In the second half we had to make changes to our formation, from 442 to 433, Rooney went forward, Ryan Giggs and Tevez were separated on the wings, and once Marcelo and Lahm were in our half, you grabbed it for me, and you did it with all your strength. β
This is the second time that Ferguson has used the adjective sparing physical strength, which shows how deeply he is afraid of Bayern Munich.
'Fletcher went back to the middle and formed a midfield barrier with Nemanja Matic and Michael Carrick, and pay attention to what I said, don't let Bayern Munich control the ball from our 30-metre zone to the halfway line. β
The three midfielders also nodded in unison, understanding Ferguson's arrangement.
When Ferguson saw the player's statement, he nodded heavily and applauded vigorously.
'Lads, this is the Champions League final, we lost once last year, we missed the chance to reach the top of European football, and tonight I don't want us to pass it again. β
"Right now, Bayern Munich is in front of us, a team that is more terrifying than Barcelona last season, but we are not easy to mess with, we are better than last season, and I firmly believe that we have the ability and determination to beat the opponents. β
"But it's going to take your teeth and take the pressure of the game and your opponents, and if you get through this toughest period, we'll be victorious. β
"Tonight, in this Olympic stadium, only one team can walk out with their heads held high. β
"Whoever loses is like a lost dog, leaving on his stomach. β
"Whether you want to be a hero or a bear is up to you!"
Ferguson clenched his fists, his eyes reddened, and shouted hard.