The players of the national team entered the stadium in a very relaxed state, smiling and greeting the onlookers from time to time.

After the personnel gathered, Lippi first gave a few minutes of explanation, and then the Chinese assistant coach Lu Tie led everyone to warm up training such as jogging and stretching, while Lippi and the assistant coaches watched carefully and guided carefully.

More than half of the call-ups were newcomers, and despite an unsuccessful trip to the national team, Li Liang also included himself among the newcomers.

Due to the fatigue of the journey, the first training session was mainly focused on recovery, and there was no ball practice.

Returning to the hotel in the afternoon, the team manager told Li Liang Lippi that he had an invitation.

Li Liang suddenly became nervous, and he hurriedly followed the team to Lippi's room.

The two interpreters of the national team were also present, and when they heard Li Liang greet Lippi in authentic Italian, both interpreters' eyes widened.

Although the assistants mentioned it, Lippi could not hide his surprise: "Lee, you really speak Italian...... Sit down. ”

After some exchange, Lippi finally believed that what his assistants said was true. He motioned for the two interpreters to go back to their rooms and rest.

After the door was closed, Lippi said straight to the point: "Li, we will mainly focus on 433 tactics in future games, have you read all the information?" ”

Li Liang had already memorized the tactical information left by Pezzotti and De Rosso at the beginning, and he replied: "I have read it carefully. ”

Lippi nodded: "Very good".

Then he directly asked a few questions from the tactical materials, and Li Liang answered them all accurately.

Although he was very satisfied, Lippi still had a grim expression on his face.

He turned on the TV connected to his laptop and began to play a clip of Li Liang's match.

He stopped from time to time and repeatedly discussed the situation on the screen with Li Liang.

More than half an hour passed, and the video was played.

Lippi said: "Lee, you can see that you have made amazing progress in this half season at Monaco.

Everyone is very recognizant of your quality and I want to replicate your success at Monaco in the national team – that's of course my responsibility as a manager. ”

Li Liang humbly said that he was still far away.

Lippi stared at him and asked, "Okay, so tell me where you are?" ”

……

One hour, Li Liang returned to the room.

The jet lag was reversed before he returned to report from the national team, and he lay in bed without the slightest sleepiness.

Lippi's words are still ringing in my ears: "Lee, frankly speaking, if you maintain your current level, you will definitely have a place in many teams throughout Asia and even Europe."

But I haven't thought about how to build a strategy around you.

You're the quintessential 'core' style of play and you're very demanding on the team's staffing. There are a lot of good players at Monaco, and they have all been worth this season.

Lee, even the strongest squad in our national team can't give you enough support like your teammates at Monaco -

So it's hard for me to give you as much tactical freedom as Yaldim does. ”

Li Liang had insomnia, and although Lippi's analysis made him feel empowered, Lippi's questions made it difficult for him to answer.

Is he really like what Lippi said - always want to solve problems on the field by himself in the most difficult times?

After tossing and turning, he didn't know what time he fell asleep, and as soon as he saw the embarrassment, he immediately threw out the doubts in his heart.

embarrassed and shrugged: "Liangzi, it's useless for you to ask me when it comes to these issues!" You better continue to communicate with him. ”

The next morning's training session began with a half-time group confrontation at the last moment.

Lippi arranged Li Liang in a group of white vests, and all the players in the same group were young players.

Lippi made only a few simple requests, and the specific tactical parts were completely organized by Madanilo.

Madanilo's arrangement and tactical information are the same, but as soon as the ball kicks off, Li Liang finds that it is not the case at all.

At the beginning of the morning training with the ball, Li Liang found that the total rating of all his teammates was below 70.

But at the beginning of the confrontation, Li Liang obviously felt that the strength of the opposite side of the red vest was superior.

Especially in terms of overall organization, the red team completely suppressed the white team they were in.

You know, counting yourself, the overall rating of the white team is actually superior.

When it was their turn to get the ball, everyone invariably sought to cooperate with Li Liang, or directly handed the ball to him for organization.

Li Liang was mediocre in organising the attack, and he found that his passing and running were not in the same rhythm as his young teammates, and it was difficult for them to play a threatening combination with each other.

How awkward is how to play, Li Liang decided to start to strengthen the ball control and stabilize the situation first.

The red team's one-on-one defense could not limit Li Liang at all, and his dribbling and ball control were like no one.

Cai Hui just started to organize a multi-person grab for Li Liang in the midfield, and although Li Liang was able to protect the ball, it became temporarily difficult to get rid of it.

Madanilo shook his head beside Lippi: "Marcello, Lee's current style of play is too damaging to our overall tactical structure!" ”

Lippi didn't have anything, just habitually took out a cigar and peeled it, lit it and began to swallow the clouds, his eyes getting deeper and deeper.

Li Liang became more and more courageous, because it was training, so everyone's movements were collected, which made Li Liang more and more courageous.

He quickly used continuous turns to successfully get rid of Cai Huigang's marking, and then tossed and turned to break through the defense of the two in a row, used the "pendulum" to pass the last defender beautifully, and successfully pushed the far corner in the face of the goalkeeper.

Lippi snuffed out his cigar and motioned for a halt.

He replaced Li Liang.

The red team took advantage of Li Liang's departure to quickly attack, and after a cross from the side, the striker followed up and scored a goal to successfully pull one back.

Li Liang gradually discovered that although the score was equalized, the young players of the white team played better and better! The offensive and defensive ends are well organized, which is obviously better than when he is on the court.

The morning training session was over, and everyone packed up and returned to the hotel.

As soon as he got out of the car, Li Liang found Lippi: "Coach, can I talk to you again?" ”

The two sat in the lobby of the hotel and began to chat.

Li Liang did not have any reservations and said all the doubts in his mind, including the problems encountered in the match against Lyon, and the situation that arose during today's match.

Lippi replied, "Lee, now we are actually continuing our conversation yesterday.

It's not enough to give you a rational understanding, and now you should have a personal experience.

When you're at Monaco, you're always in control of the team's attack, and the coach has the freedom to play up front.

When you concede a goal, you have at least two or three defensive barriers behind you to protect it. ”

Li Liang immediately remembered Fabinho and Bakayoko, as well as Glick and Rzemerson.

"In the national team, you're afraid you can't do that.

No matter how hard you try, you can't provide enough support and protection behind you like Monaco.

When you lose the ball, 1, 2, 3, whoosh-" Lippi gestured and continued: "The opponent has already penetrated our defence with the ball and will soon threaten the goal!" ”

Li Liang's eyes widened suddenly, and he immediately recalled that in the first half of the game against Lyon, Tolisso successfully broke the ball from his feet twice and launched an attack directly from the back, indirectly creating a goal and a penalty.

Had it not been for Alexandre Lacazette's missed penalty, Lyon would have taken the game away in the first half.

The reason is so simple, why didn't you think of it?!

In other words, this matter is not simple, but Lippi can simply say the biggest problem in two sentences!

Li Liang finally understood that his attack was also a double-edged sword.

Any team that wants to get this kind of offensive firepower must be prepared to take the damage of this double-edged sword in advance.