'Tomorrow's Copa del Rey game is going to be very tough, but everybody in our squad has a lot of confidence in the new manager, he told us that we can win away from home, come back and I believe the team is getting better. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo”

This was stated by the captain of the team, Juan Carlos Aguilera, in an interview with the newspaper Marca.

'We all know very well what this game means, we don't need to mobilize, we all give it our all. ”

That's what veteran Tony Muñoz said.

'If we had scored early, we could still have come back away and we were all fully committed to preparing for the game and we would have done everything we could to beat them. ”

The man who said this was Kiko.

"It's a very disappointing score at home, but we haven't given up yet, we'll give back a 2-0 or more away from home, and we'll get the right to qualify!"

This is Fernando Correa.

'There's no doubt we're 2-0 down on aggregate but that's not a problem and Rayo Vallecano isn't a sure winner. ”

"There's a second leg and we have plenty of chances to make up for the mistakes we made in the first leg. ”

'Rayo Vallecano is a tenacious team but we will beat them away and qualify for the tournament. ”

This is what Gao Han said!

……

Madrid, Calderón Stadium, President's Office.

The bloated and fat old Hill sat behind his desk, looking at the TV hanging on the wall in front of him, laughing.

"He really has a way of convincing this group of veterans. ”

Little Hill, Cerezo, and Paul Futre, who were sitting across from him, all nodded their heads in surprise.

No one thought that in just one day, Gao Han would be able to persuade this group of veterans to take the initiative to stand up and speak for him.

"He was really good, after rushing back to the sports city at noon that day, he directly asked Carlos Pena to arrange a meeting with the players, and then presided over the training non-stop, which was quite hard. ”

Old Hill grinned and laughed, "Young people, if you are motivated, you should be like this." ”

"What about Salva," asked Paul Futrey again, .......

In any case, Salva is the leading center of Atletico Madrid, and if you want to sell him, you must have the old Hill nod.

At the mention of Salva, old Ciel's bloated round face completely changed color.

"This kind of unrighteous bastard, if you sell it, you sell it!"

Speaking of this, Old Hill's face turned ruthless, "However, as Gao Han said, you can leave if you want, fifteen million euros, not a penny, otherwise, I will be on the bench in the second half of the season!"

For the handling of this matter, Gao Han's style is still very appetizing to Old Hill, and he is tough enough!

Little Ciel and Cerezo glanced at each other, and they couldn't help but smile a little wryly.

10 million euros of reinforcements, used to sit on the bench, is enough luxury.

But they also understand that sometimes managing a team is just about building prestige.

This time, Salva crossed the line!

"Paul. Old Hill suddenly looked at the technical director, "What are the chances of winning against Rayo Vallecano?"

A simple question, but the other three people in the office were silent.

On TV just now, the manager and the players shouted slogans, but everyone knows this kind of thing, can it be taken seriously?

Don't look at the many La Liga teams around Madrid, but Rayo Vallecano's difficulty is clear to everyone.

This season, under the tutelage of Juan de Ramos, Villarreal 5-1, Celta 3-0, Real Sociedad 4-1 and Racing Santander 4-1 have all been real and have all taken place at home.

The 2-2 draw with Barcelona and the 2-2 draw with Aragonés' Real Mallorca also showed how difficult this team is.

Last season, Atletico Madrid met Rayo Vallecano twice in La Liga, the first leg was also a 0-2 defeat, and the second leg was a 1-1 draw away, plus this season's Copa del Rey This 0-2, in the past two years, Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano have three games, one draw and two losses, no wins!

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Rayo Vallecano is a bitter opponent of Atletico Madrid.

Seeing that the three of them were silent, Old Hill frowned, "Why? Don't you dare to speak?"

Little Hill smiled, "Father, now the outside is generally not optimistic about us, even the mood of our fans is very low, and the media is even more ......."

Old Hill also understood that he wanted to distinguish something more, but in the end it was just a helpless sigh.

Once upon a time, Atletico Madrid was the powerhouse of La Liga, an invincible double, but now?

Even a single Rayo Vallecano can't beat it, this ......

At this moment, disappointment and despair once again occupied everyone.

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The day before the game, after training, the players did not pack up and go home, as usual.

They stay to eat in the canteen of the sports city, and they will also stay in the sports city in the evening to concentrate on preparing for tomorrow's game.

It's conventional.

Tonight's pre-match meal was prepared more than ever, whether it was eating, drinking, or playing, the players were more satisfied.

Gao Han specially made the pre-game meal the same as a buffet, and also allowed the players to come to some impromptu performances, singing, dancing or something, compared to the previous dullness, I don't know how many times the atmosphere tonight is more active.

From this meal, the players can easily feel the new manager's intentions.

But the big game is just around the corner, and the players are very disciplined while eating, drinking, and having fun.

No one knows better than them how to adjust their state.

Gao Han also participated in the pre-match meal, but instead of being with the coaching staff or the team reporters, he kept shuttling around the cafeteria and talking to different players.

No one knows what they are talking about, except themselves.

Kiko was a little surprised by the new manager's behavior, until Gao Han came to him after talking to Fernando Correa.

"How's it going, Kiko?" asked Gao Han.

Kiko nodded, "Very good." ”

"It's a new attempt, and I'm probably going to think about doing away with the pre-game centralisation in the future. ”

"Abolish the pre-game centralization?" Kiko was a little surprised.

The night before the game, the team comes together to recuperate, which is traditional.

"yes, I don't think it's a good idea, and I don't think there's a better place for the players to relax and sleep more comfortably than at home. Gao Han said lightly.

"But...... In case ......" Kiko had some doubts.

Gao Han smiled, "This requires everyone's self-discipline, right?"

Kiko nodded, he felt that Gao Han was really different from other head coaches.

For example, changing the pre-match meal to a buffet, doing everything possible to prepare food that so many players can eat, and what he is saying now is to abolish the pre-game centralization, which is resolutely implemented by the previous managers.

Oh yes, there's one more thing.

"Sir, you don't seem to have announced the squad for tomorrow's match today. Kiko reminded.

Normally, the game is played tomorrow, and the manager will definitely announce the starting lineup in advance, but Gao Han did not.

"I'm not going to announce the starting line-up or bulletin board or anything like that. ”

"Why?" Kiko was a little surprised.

"Because I will tell you personally. ”

Kiko was stunned for a moment, then understood.

In fact, whether it is announcing the starting line-up in public or posting the squad on the bulletin board, it is quite cruel for the players.

Although it is said that as a professional footballer, playing football is a lucrative profession, but in fact, in addition to making money, who doesn't want to be able to get more opportunities to play? Who wants to admit that they are not as good as others, and can only be a substitute, not even a substitute in the squad?

Football matches are brutal, only eleven people can be played, and there can only be eighteen people in the squad, which is doomed, and there will definitely be a group of people who will be excluded from the starting lineup, or even the squad.

This can easily create a psychological gap.

Those players who can't get into the starting line-up and don't make it to the squad will definitely be difficult to accept.

But if it were to be announced publicly, wouldn't it be greatly exacerbating the gap and further eroding the team's morale?

On the contrary, like Gao Han, he does not announce it publicly and communicates privately, which can take into account the feelings of the players.

It's just that......

Kiko vaguely guessed something.

'As we said in the tactical discussions, the current squad is not suitable for high defending, we need to withdraw the defence to normal positions, but then the distance between the front line and the opposition goal will be wider. ”

Speaking of which, Gao Han looked at Kiko, very honest, and did not fake it at all.

'So, we need to pick up the speed up our front line. ”

Gao Han said this, and Kiko understood.

He is a high school striker, not to mention the decline in form after injury, even in his prime, his speed is not very good, and even his running ability is not strong, what he is best at is still acting as a tactical fulcrum, so in his career, he has not scored many goals.

I have to admit that it is indeed much better to say this in private and explain the reason again than to directly disclose the starting lineup.

Kiko smiled wryly, "Are you sure?"

"Yes!"

"So what do I need to do?" Kiko asked again.

"Be prepared. ”

"Huh?"

"Well, although I won't start you for tactical reasons, you'll be in the squad, and I'm sure the team will need you and I hope that when the time comes, you'll be able to play your best. ”

That is, it is possible to come off the bench.

"Understood!" Kiko nodded.

"Is there anything you want to tell me?" asked Gao Han.

Kiko thought for a moment, "Can you tell me who will start up front?"

'Villa and Torres, Leal play in the front midfield. ”

Kiko understood.

He has also seen the performance of these two players in the second team, the speed is indeed fast, the ability is also very strong, and they are definitely talentable.

When Salva was sent to the cold, Kiko and Fernando Correa were both seriously injured, their form had dropped a lot, and their characteristics did not meet the needs of the team, it made sense to start with Villa and Torres.

Moreover, they are still old courtiers of Gao Han, and they are familiar with it.

As for Leal, this is a recognized genius from top to bottom of the team, and Gao Han is also trying his best to activate him.

For example, in the training of these two or three days, Gao Han asked that during the group confrontation training, he was not allowed to pass the ball to Leal in his own half, for fear that the Portuguese boy would blindly rush after receiving the ball and delay the fighter.

And once in the opponent's half, he let Leal go free and let him play.

That's a great idea indeed, isn't it?

Gao Han saw that Kiko didn't say anything more, and gently patted him on the shoulder, "Trust me, everything will be fine from this match tomorrow." ”

Kiko felt the confidence coming from the high cold and nodded heavily.