Chapter 133: Stealing the Show
Updated: 2013-04-15
Over the next period of time, Dick made it clear why he was better than Vazquez. 【Latest chapter reading. 】
In midweek, at Rayo Vallecano's home stadium, Atletico Madrid once again sent all the substitutes, but still did not lose to Rayo Vallecano, Torres and Cruz two strikers scored a goal each in the game, helping Atletico Madrid to draw 2-2 with Rayo Vallecano, and in the next round of the league, they beat the top 10 Alaves in the league by two goals, scoring for them by Jardel and Camoranesi, Real Madrid were held to a draw by Valladolid, Atletico narrowed the gap behind them to one point.
In the second leg of the Copa del Rey in another week, Atletico Madrid, whose morale has reached its peak, returned to the home stadium and used the substitute lineup to defeat Rayo Vallecano, whose momentum has begun to decline, a 2-0, and entered the fourth round of the Copa del Rey with a total score of 4-2 over two legs.
The fourth round is already the quarterfinals, Atletico Madrid met a stronger opponent in this draw - eighth-ranked Celta, although their points are now lower than Rayo Vallecano, but their overall strength is ranked above Rayo Vallecano, and the teams that have the ability to beat them are none other than Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Deportivo ...... And even these strong teams are easy to capsize in the gutter when facing them.
But for Dick, he doesn't care about the Copa del Rey, he has won this honor last season, sending substitutes on the field can train them well, if they fail to qualify, it is nothing more than a substitute to have fewer opportunities to play, whether he wins the Copa del Rey or not, he doesn't care.
What he cares more about is the league results and the UEFA Cup against Inter Milan from mid-February – these are the games that are most important.
If the Copa del Rey affects the results in the league and the UEFA Cup, then he is not reconciled - he does not want to leave people with the impression that he is a manager who is good at winning domestic cups - such an impression will bring bad luck, such as Mancini, he won the Coppa Italia in Fiorentina, and then Inter Milan was also good at winning the Coppa Italia, and no matter what team he brings, it always seems that he is one step away from reaching glory, always one breath away.
The Copa del Rey, including the domestic cups of various leagues, can be easily won, or when you lead the team, you can accumulate fame by opening a gap in this aspect, but when you are already famous, it is not much significance to win this kind of championship again.
In the next round of the league, Atletico Madrid's opponent is Real Oviedo, this team's performance this season is not bad, although it is outside the top ten, it has not been threatened by relegation, but compared with Atletico Madrid, it seems a little worse, although it is away, Atletico Madrid still did not give them many opportunities, Jadel reproduced the style of the master of abuse, scored a hat trick in the game, and increased his La Liga goals to eighteen in one breath - eighteen goals in twenty rounds of the league, Jardel has fully demonstrated his strong goalscoring ability!
"If you score in Portugal, you can score in Spain! Jadel is already on the verge of conquering La Liga...... If it continues, he could become the first goalscorer in La Liga to score more than 30 goals in a single season since the 96-97 season, and the last to do so was also a Brazilian Ronaldo...... Dick's tailor-made tactics for Jadel are the source of his goalscoring success, he is the only striker and with the support of a strong midfield, he has plenty of chances! As long as Jadel can continue his goalscoring momentum, then this season's top scorer in the league will not leave his control! ”
Dick is very satisfied with Jadel's performance, although it is a risk to introduce him to some extent, especially for him as a manager with posterity memories, after all, Jadel has never proven himself in the top league in that time and space, but Dick values his real ability to score goals, such a striker needs the support of the midfield, but as long as the midfield is strong enough, then he can increase his goal count to a terrifying number!
Jadel didn't disappoint him.
After back-to-back wins, Atletico's path to the Copa del Rey seemed to have come to an end – the first bad news for Atletico since the winter break, and the following week, Atletico lost 3-1 away to Celta Vigo, with Celta's Brazilian striker Catania scoring twice, Russian star Mostopoi adding icing on the cake, and Atletico relying only on substitute Correa to score a goal – their bench thickness was still a little weaker, at least not as good as their main squad.
Dick didn't care much about this result, anyway, he relied on the substitute to play, so as not to let the main team spend too much energy.
However, the defeat was not without its gains, as right-back Héctor did quite well in the game, supporting Atletico's right side on the flank, which was good news for Aguilera who have been in a declining form this season.
It's just that Aguilera has other meanings for Atletico Madrid, in Atletico Madrid, where there are almost few old people, as the longest-serving old captain, if he is removed, there may not be anyone on the field who can control the scene, and Dick also needs to take into account his mood.
However, Dick knows that Aguilera's form is indeed gradually declining this season, and the league has played more than half of the game, Aguilera has not scored a single goal or assist, he just protects this side better - this also has a lot to do with the more comprehensive Camoranesi in front of him, his running is not as good as before, and his assist ability is also declining rapidly, on the contrary, although Héctor has not played much, he has already scored a goal and two assists in the league, In the Copa del Rey, he became the starting point of the attack on the right side, and it would be a pity to be in such a good state if he was only used as a substitute for Aguilera.
Dick was going to talk to Aguilera.
"Carlos, are you free? Let's find a place to have a drink? ”
Dick was always straightforward in talking to people, so after the day's training, he went straight to Aguilera.
Aguilera nodded, "No problem, chief, where do you say to go?" ”
"Just find a place, I just have something I want to talk to you about." Dick shrugged his shoulders.
And then...... So they went to a nightclub......
Listening to the sound of music around him, Dick looked at the smiling old guy in front of him, and suddenly felt that it was not he who had brought these people to ruin, but that they had brought themselves badly.
"Chief, this place is good, although it is noisy, but this corner is still very clean, and no one will disturb us." Aguilera took a sip of her wine and said with a smile.
"It's really good...... It seems that you used to be a nightclub veteran too. Dick shook his head and sighed - I thought I was the only one like me who would go to nightclubs, but I didn't expect Aguilera to betray the revolution too!
"Boss, in fact, when you come to me, I'm already prepared."
After another glass of wine, Aguilera sighed and said, "My form has really started to decline this season, although my fitness is still very good, I can still run, but I am much worse in terms of forward speed...... An assist-type full-back, if he doesn't have enough speed, can easily fall into a situation where he can't go up and down. It's Belen, he's been really good during this time...... And he's more than five years younger than me, so he has more continuity, so he should be the main force. ”
"Boss, do you want to steal the show like this......"
Dick was a little speechless, but he was really moved by Aguilera - this is really a loyal servant, offering to play as a substitute, just because the competitors are better than his own performance, no wonder he was not very used by the two Italians in the first two seasons - now the coaches who came out of Italy don't seem to like fullbacks with strong assist ability, Carlos was sold to Real Madrid because Hodgson didn't like him, and Conte was also uncomfortable after moving to AC Milan, Aguilera was not used heavily under Sacchi or Ranieri, but was at home under Dick - even then he didn't think about leaving, and he didn't complain, and it seemed normal to be able to make such a request now.
"Since you say it yourself, I'm not afraid to be honest with you."
Dick thought for a while and said: "Hector is indeed more suitable for my tactics than you now, now our left attack is very good, but the right attack has some flaws, Camoranesi alone can't stand up to our right attack, Hector is stronger in assisting, and the continuity is a little better than you, but your role is still very important, after all, Héctor doesn't have much experience in the European arena, and in many cases, you also need to top one, and in the locker room, I also need your help, Help me control the locker room, Atletico Madrid don't have many old people now, you have to support it, it's not just that you don't make trouble, you still need to help me, because ...... To help me is to help Atletico. ”
Aguilera laughed, then raised her glass to Dick: "Of course...... When I came back from Tenerife to Atletico, I was looking forward to lifting the league trophy again, but season after season I was more disappointed. Whether it's Antich, or Sacchi and Ranieri, they have not been able to achieve much success, only you, as soon as you came, you saved Atletico Madrid, who were about to be relegated, and also saved my fate to play in La Liga...... Not to mention that there is still a chance, even if I have been a substitute, I am willing to play for you...... I have only one request, I want to be able to lift the league trophy with my own hands. This is my only wish, sir, do you think I can fulfill such a wish? ”
"As long as it weren't for Mr. Chairman's brain convulsions and suddenly replacing me, you would definitely be able to achieve such a wish!"
Dick raised his glass and touched Aguilera for a moment, then said in a promising manner.
Aguilera laughed out loud and poured the wine from her glass.
"Boss, you're in for today's drink...... Actually, I can't play the main force, and I'm also very depressed. Aguilera put down her glass, stood up and said this to Dick, and then turned and left the club.
Dick smiled and said nothing, just a few glasses of wine, Aguilera is so good, but he has solved a lot of trouble for himself, let alone invite him to drink, even if he invites him to drink for a month, what does it matter?
Half an hour later, Dick's screams rang out at the bar.
"What? And that bastard took away a good bottle of red wine? A thousand dollars a bottle? No way! Tomorrow his salary will be deducted! ”
Aguilera was in her mansion, looking at the bottle of red wine and smiling happily.