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The pre-Christmas match against Reading was Chu Zhongtian's first game in charge. Although the time from his appointment to take over www.biquge.info the team to play the game was very short, only one week, but the media did not care so much, they are now ready to pay attention to the game in all directions, hoping to find some clues to prove that what they said before is true - Chu Zhongtian is not suitable to be a head coach, Wimbledon Club selected him as the team's acting head coach, which is definitely the biggest failure of the season.

No one thought about whether it was fair to him to leave such a hasty time for Chu Zhongtian, and what was enough time for him to do? Maybe it's just getting to know the team and the work of being a manager...... Chu Zhongtian also knew this, so he didn't find the above excuses for himself.

He only knows that he has said everything and let the results speak, so once the results are not good, the media can question him and bombard him to their heart's content.

So he had to win this game against Reading.

How do you maintain control of the team in such a short period of time?

Chu Zhongtian chose not to do anything...... He didn't remember to swear his authority everywhere just because he became the manager, just like Benitez just arrived at Inter Milan, in order to show that he is the manager of this team and clear the traces left by Mourinho, he couldn't wait to do some work, but instead caused dissatisfaction among the players, caused turmoil in the club, and the results declined, and finally he left after half a season in this team.

Chu Zhongtian will not be so stupid, his IQ and EQ are not low.

He knows that a team has just gone through a change of manager, and the most important thing is stability. Therefore, how to ensure stability is his top priority. The simple way to stay consistent is to get assistant coach Alvin Brown. Stonefield took over all the work for the time being - so it seems that some of the media's speculations are at least correct, Chu Zhongtian is only a nominal person for the time being, and the person who really forms the main power is the assistant coach.

But this is only a temporary measure, as time goes by, Chu Zhongtian will definitely gradually regain power, and Stonefield will not hold it for too long, after all, he is only an assistant coach, and Chu Zhongtian is the head coach.

In the first game, the priority is to win, and there is no need to think about power or anything.

Chu Zhongtian's only task in this game as the "head coach" may be to give a speech before the game, which will boost morale and motivate people.

Oh, and attend the pre-game and post-game press conferences...... At the pre-match press conference, Chu Zhongtian sat on a stage in a training uniform, and the table was filled with various microphones, voice recorders and turned on mobile phones.

The media are still skeptical about Chu Zhongtian's coaching ability, but this time they did not attack Chu Zhongtian's coaching ability as naked as they did last time, but asked Chu Zhongtian various questions about the team with an attitude of facing a real head coach, such as the team's injuries, the state of the main players, and the changes they have brought to the team after becoming the head coach...... These are the questions they would ask any normal manager. It seems to be normal, they don't mean to look down on Chu Zhongtian, in fact, this is another form of contempt - they all know that Chu Zhongtian has only been in charge of the team for less than a week, how can he adapt to the identity of the head coach in such a short time, so everyone is actually waiting to see the joke.

But Chu Zhongtian's performance disappointed them. Chu Zhongtian's answer was not leaky, and he even ...... It's like a manager.

Some Chinese media wrote after attending the pre-match press conference that Chu Zhongtian seemed to be fully in shape, and that he appeared calm when answering questions on stage, and did not panic or answer the questions he asked. He was able to patiently answer every question of the reporter, so that the British media who were trying to find fault with it seemed to have no idea where to start.

※※※Sure enough, after the press conference, the reports of the British media seemed very flat, because there was really a lack of complaints at the press conference.

The media decided to put down their impatience for the time being, and wait for the end of the game.

Everything still has to return to the theme of the game, if Chu Zhongtian's team loses in the game, then he has to suffer whatever the media say. If Chu Zhongtian wins in the team...... Well, it can't be! Chu Zhongtian's team will definitely not be able to win away from home against Reading, who are third in the league!

The media is so sure, in addition to the fact that Wimbledon Athletic has just changed coaches, the team is unstable, and Chu Zhongtian lacks coaching experience, another reason is that the Reading team itself is also quite strong, otherwise they would not be ranked third in the league.

The style of this team is very fierce and tough, and it is typical of English football.

In contrast, Wimbledon Athletic is more like a technical flow route, with Chu, the team emphasizes more on foot cooperation, and at the same time, the fast football style also needs enough technical support, otherwise blindly emphasizing fast can only be a frequent mistake, giving up possession.

The tough and ferocious style of football has always restrained the flow of technology, so this also makes the media not optimistic about Wimbledon's road trip.

Redding's ferocity has a tradition. Back then, they abolished two Chelsea goalkeepers in one game in the Premier League, creating a "goal-destroying tragedy". The original Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech was originally the world's top three goalkeepers, and it is no problem to continue to develop and impact the world's best goalkeeper. As a result, he suffered a broken head injury against Reading and had to wear a "tank helmet" after his return. This injury caused his form to decline, and he was no longer as brave as he used to be.

For Reading, Wimbledon Athletic's change of manager is obviously good news.

The team's performance in the new season was very inconsistent, but then it gradually stabilized, and the head coach took a leave of absence to go back because of personal matters at home...... In this turbulent time, Reading just had to beat this team to further cement their place in the top three, while also hoping to move up to second and move straight into the Premier League. Who wants to play in the play-offs? If you have the ability to upgrade directly, of course, it's better to upgrade directly, go to the play-offs, what if you lose?

Reading are certainly a tough opponent for Wimbledon Athletic, but this one they must win again.

※※※On the day of the game, the whole Wimbledon team returned to the locker room after warming up.

In the past, when they returned to the dressing room, the head coach Russell was already waiting in the dressing room, and the tactical board was often already laid out for the game, along with various notes.

Today was different as usual, and when they returned to the dressing room, although the tactical board was the same as usual, the manager had not yet appeared.

Their head coach and captain, Chu Zhongtian, was the last to return to the dressing room - as a player, he also needed to warm up.

Chu Zhongtian returned to the locker room, and when he saw that everyone had arrived, he took off his training clothes that had been wet with sweat, and stood in the center of the locker room with his upper body.

As a manager, speaking before a game is a must-do and a must-have procedure.

Chu Zhongtian's first game as the head coach starts from now.

However, Chu Zhongtian is no stranger to speaking in front of his teammates, because even if he is not the head coach, he has to speak to everyone as the captain.

So everything is just a change of name, and the content has not changed.

Chu Zhongtian slapped his face, this was a habit he developed when he was the captain of Hoffenheim, and he would do it when he wanted to get everyone's attention.

Hearing his applause, everyone raised their heads and looked at him. Some had been staring at him since he came in, as if they couldn't wait to hear what their "new manager" had to say to them.

"I'm sure everybody knows all the voices that have been around me and everyone this week, and they're questioning me and they're questioning you and the whole team. I think this game is a really good opportunity to tell those doubters that they are all wrong. It's not because it's my first game as interim manager, so I'm going to ask everybody to win, and even if Russell is still here, I'm going to think that, say that, do it. We're Wimbledon, we're a madman, we don't play to lose, we play to win, every game doesn't matter what the end result is, we have to fight for the win, so this game is no different from any previous game - to win! ”

That's all there is to boost the morale of the players, Chu Zhongtian began to explain the detailed tactical arrangements - don't think that he really handed over everything to the assistant coach, and then he can be a player with peace of mind. The formations on the tactical board, as well as the markings, and the tactical arrangements he was about to say, were all planned by him and the entire coaching staff.

'Reading are a team that emphasises the physicality and they will definitely use it as a weapon against us in the game, because we all know the physical restraint technique. But this is not a fact, the fact is that if our technique is good enough, the opponent's body is useless. Remember, we are characterized by speed, and it is useless to be in good health. The opposition defended very weakly on the left and Williams is a left-back who likes to assist, he comes in and is not aggressive enough to come back and we can use that to try to bring the ball into this area and threaten their goal from here. ”

Chu Zhongtian took a circle on the left side of the tactical board.

"Also, don't be afraid to fight them physically, we are also a Championship team, and we are not afraid of any of them. In fact, they are just bluffing, Reading like to bully the weak and fear the hard, and if you are intimidated by the ferocity they show from the start, the game will fall into the hands of the opposing side. Therefore, you can't be soft in any case, and we don't encourage you to use your body to defeat your opponent, but if the opponent wants to overwhelm you with your body, don't be weak. ”

Chu Zhongtian's former midfield partner Lorik. Sana is actually such a player, not to mention his defensive movements are very fierce, even brutal, and every flying tackle seems to be aimed at the opponent's ankles and knees. But in fact, he is very measured, these are just used to scare people, he wants to let the opponent know that he is a character who is not easy to mess with, and if he goes against him, he will die a miserable death. Over time, he broke into the name of the "killing machine", and many offensive players saw him walking around in the game, and his goal was achieved.

He studied the game in Reading and it was the same as Sana. It's all bluffing, and when they hit a team that's tougher than them, they wilt. If you only think about beating Reading by the flow of technology, you can't, pure technology is rootless if you don't have a body as a foundation.

"In defense we have to show our toughness, we have to be tough, let them know that we are good, know that we are not easy to bully, and when they are frustrated in attack, their defense will be more dangerous. After the defense breaks the ball, quickly pass the ball forward, minimising lateral passes and inverted feet! Let's kill them by surprise! Chu Zhongtian clapped his hands and shouted loudly.

※※※ "This is Chu's first game as the head coach of Wimbledon, and the reason why this game has attracted so much attention is that everyone wants to see how Chu's coaching ability is as a head coach......"

On the sidelines, the media's guns and guns were aimed at the pitch.

The game hasn't started yet, and the commentator has begun to talk about the story behind the game, so that everyone can understand his complaints when watching the game later.

"Judging from the starting list we got, Chu still starts and is still the captain. That's right, he's still a player who helps the team more. I've heard that this week, the team's training has basically been handed over to Alwin. Stonefield. If you knew this, why did you let him be the head coach in the first place? It's better to go straight to Stonefield......"

Everyone is talking about Chu Zhongtian as the head coach, and the players from both sides have played.

At Reading's home stadium, the home players were of course cheered on by the home fans. Wimbledon fans were naturally booed.

This situation is simply accustomed to Wimbledon.

Football is played with the feet, not by the mouth, whether it is said or booed.

In fact, this match is very important not only for Chu Zhongtian, but also for Wimbledon. Because it's the first game after the change of manager, if you can win it, then it gives the players more confidence in themselves - the players are very confident in themselves as captains, but what about the manager...... Practical effects are also needed.

So this game is not only to win, but to win cleanly.

To win, leave everyone speechless.

For this reason, he decided to take the initiative of the game firmly in his hands from the very beginning of the game.

For this he deliberately lost the right to pick the edge and won a tee-off.

Taking advantage of the tee-off, he can organise an attack and take the lead.

※※※ "The game has just started five minutes, and it is surprising that it is not the home team Reading who has the upper hand, but now the attacking Wimbledon Athletic! "The commentator has forgotten that his mission in this game is to complain about Wimbledon Athletic and Chu Zhongtian, and now he is exclaiming.

"In five minutes, Wimbledon had a very dangerous shot on goal! Kevin. Clark's shot goes out of the net! ”

Ten minutes on, Wimbledon still had the upper hand and Reading tried to counter-attack but to no avail...... They went too far in defence and gave Wimbledon too many set-piece opportunities up front......"

"Wimbledon is no stranger to football, and they've been playing that way before...... But why do I feel weird? By the way, it was Wimbledon who obviously changed the manager, but their performance in the game did not show this at all...... Didn't Russell's departure affect them in any way? ”

How could it not have any effect? It's just that these influences in the team's training have been resolved little by little by Chu Zhongtian.

It is indeed a very good practice to replace Russell as interim head coach by an internal candidate within the team, because everyone is familiar with each other, and Chu Zhongtian's prestige among the players is already high, so he became the interim head coach and did not make the players feel any dissatisfaction.

The transition was very smooth.

It had no impact on the team's training at all, and Chu Zhongtian trained with them without any difference from usual.

In this way, the emotions of the players were not affected, and naturally there was no difference between them and before in the game.

※※※ Reading originally wanted to use their bodies to restrain Wimbledon's technical flow, but after twenty-five minutes of play, it looked more like Wimbledon's speed restrained their bodies. When they try to reload the Wimbledon players with their bodies, it is often the Wimbledon players who have moved the ball away so quickly that the Reading players have made a save.

The Wimbledon players also found that Chu Zhongtian's method of restraining the Reading team was effective in the game, which added more confidence to them and made them more comfortable when dealing with the Reading players.

Of course, not everyone can be fast, here in Chu Zhongtian, he must control the rhythm, and he can only collect and release.

Then he will inevitably suffer from the body of the opposing player...... The Reading team planned to start from Chu Zhongtian, thinking that at the age of thirty-five, he might still have consciousness and technical experience, but his body would definitely not be fine. Look at his final season at Real Madrid and then look at the injury he sustained against Nottingham Forest. This old man's body must not be able to keep up! And the body is the weapon that we are most proud of in Reading!

But Chu Zhongtian was not afraid of such a physical confrontation at all, whether he was twenty-five or thirty-five years old.

(To be continued)