Chapter 34: The Secret Letter (I)

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Zhang Lihua's tone was very light when he spoke, but his words were slightly deeper. He is discussing with the core of the coaching staff how to "kill" Van Persie.

Throughout the conversation, Edward Ron remained silent, a departure from his usual storytelling style.

After listening to a few discussions about the formation from Hunter Joyce, Zhang Lihua said:

"Letting Van Persie get the ball is a crime against Newcastle fans. Allowing Van Persie to shoot is undoubtedly a plus offense. Cut off Van Persie's links with Cesc Fabregas, Nasri and Arshavin. We can't cut him down like a tree, we should keep him out of reach. Keep his teammates from passing dangerous through balls. So Joyce was right, just play 3-5-2, or 3-4-3. โ€

"Are you really going to use a three-centre-back system?" Hunt Joyce, who played in Italy's lower leagues, felt a little excited.

"We're going to set up a bureau on the sidelines to send Van Persie into the set, and as for the plan just planned, it's up to Fei Mo to carry it out. Well, Hunter, what are you talking about? โ€

"Tell Mister Zhang! I mean a back three, an Italian defence! โ€

"Yes. We've bought Varane. So it was a 5-3-1-1 play, with Eden Hazard playing as a shadow centre-forward, Barton up front, and Matuidi, Tiotte and Alan Smith in a back three. The two wing-backs put the position a little bit on the ground. This style of play can be a good constraint on Arsenal, who are in good form. โ€

"Mister Zhang, we ...... But I think this will completely sacrifice the attack on the wing, and the counterattack efficiency will be zero! If all you're expecting from this game is a draw, then why bother playing a little bit of a dastardly trick off the field? At this point, Edward Ron finally couldn't help but frown and interject.

"Eddie, honestly, I don't think I'm as 'a little mean' as you say." Zhang Lihua thought to himself, Lao Tzu has always been very despicable, do you still need to say it?

He then explained: "The most you can say is that I am a little bit anxious for quick success. In a team with under-average players, I think I'm at least doing what I'm doing to be worthy of the fans. Listen, we can make a big fuss about set-pieces. And the attack doesn't have to be organised by the midfielders. In the next game, Jonas and Denishin will play on the wings. โ€

"But you're going to make the game look ugly. With all due respect, I can't fully agree with you, we should play more beautiful football. Eddie looked at the young marshal Xiao Zhang with an innocent and unashamed face.

"Eddie, how do you think we should arrange our troops?"

"Let me say, it's still 4-3-3 that is the most consistent. Eden Hazard and Matuidi were able to upgrade the quality of their counter-attacks. If you insist on kicking a 5-3-1-1 without a striker, I'm sure it will be difficult to achieve the effect you want with Newcastle's current personnel. Eddie even patted his badge and assured.

As soon as these words came out, old George and Joyce were on the side of the young marshal. Hunt hastened to explain to Eddie Rohn: "If you don't play with a back three, it's hard to restrain Arsenal's 4-2-3-1 front three in a back four. โ€

George Sr. also questioned: "Eddie, with your professionalism, will not fail to understand the team's defensive sacrifice after Moyes's change of formation in the last game. Against Arsenal, only Barcelona are eligible to play 4-3-3. We don't have Messi or Villa. โ€

"Nope. We were able to counter-attack and in those three days of training, the players were very receptive to counter-attacking tactics. Arsenal are not as strong as you might think. As you should be aware, the team was particularly restrictive on Arsenal's flanks in the first round of the league. Why not copy the simpsons and Laudridge sets and break down Arsenal's left flank? Christ and Vermaelen are stronger in attack than in defense. Why bother playing such a league game with off-the-board moves and Italian defense? Our 4-3-3 is no bad. โ€

"In other words, Eddie, are you determined not to approve of my plan?"

Mister Zhang...... You're actually ......"

"If I have to set up a back three, do you refuse to train it? Answer me, Eddie? Zhang Lihua frowned, his eyes were full of murderous energy, and he asked very exaggeratedly.

"That'...... All right. I...... I can do what you tell me to do, and by the way, Joyce can also design a play for a back three. Let me arrange what you said about set-piece attacks. It's just that...... Why would you provoke Van Persie, actually...... In fact, Van Persie and 'Professor' Wenger have long been estranged, and they are the objects we can poach. โ€

After saying that, Ron lowered his head and looked slightly depressed. In this way, Zhang Lihua smiled very secretly, glanced at Fei Mo by the way, and then walked in front of Ron very calmly.

He patted Ron on the shoulder, smiled instead, "Don't think too much. Then I believe you Eddie. Then trust you and play 4-3-3. Let Fatmo lead Eden Hazard to train with the team tomorrow morning. Now that you're sure, it's up to you to design all the tactics. Do you think you can come up with the perfect tactical set-up? โ€

"You don't have to change your doctrine, I don't want to argue with you. Arsene Wenger's team I know best. I'm not in favor of his way of selling stars every year, but I'm more open to his philosophy. It's very contradictory, right, but I ......" Ron was a little melancholy in his heart, and he seemed very sincere, generous, and very SB.

"Eddie, you're the person I trust the most on the team. I support all your ideas. When I get to the summer transfer window, I will upgrade the squad to Champions League level, so you and I can play development formula football. How is it? โ€

"I understand what you said. You touched me. Me too. Always unconditionally support your decision. โ€

The two shook hands affectionately, leaving old George speechless. Joyce had not yet figured out what the young marshal's ploy meant. In the silence, only Fei Mo understood everything.

"Hey, I say, Mister Zhang! Since you support Mr. Ron's decision, can the back three still practice? You're having an interesting conversation with Eddie, you can't be in love with him, are you? Hahahaha!"

"Hunter, don't learn from Fat Mo if you're joking, we're not at the realm where you don't lose your temper when you joke. Fat Mo, give me a tickle for him, speed! โ€

Fat Mo did stand up and twist Hunter Joyce's ears, these middle-aged men in their early thirties were playing like naughty children, not at all with the grandeur of a conspirator's meeting.

In fact, Zhang Lihua's three-guard strategy is just a cover to test Ron. In imperial studies, this set of tricks of "yang orders and yin violation" is usually used to test the true psychology of subordinates.

When discussing how to deal with Van Persie and Arsenal's attacking group, both Hunt and George Sr. have mentioned the "Italian back three" style of play. Zhang Lihua used this to provoke a rift between Eddie Rohn and Hunter. As the top decision-maker, it doesn't matter who agrees with first and then with whom, but the contradiction between Ron and Joyce will deepen.

Politics! The word that Fei Mo can think of is roughly this one. His "Master Juda" took advantage of the tactical discussion to play "power tricks" just to prevent Edward Ron from becoming the de facto "head coach" of the coaching staff.

Zhang Lihua has been stepping up his grasp of the basic coaching course issued by UEFA. Eddie Ron would not have thought that "Mister Zhang", who has great respect for himself verbally, has been secretly treating everyone as an imaginary enemy. It can be seen that the British people's thinking is far less complicated than that of the Chinese.

Regarding how to rectify Arsenal in the next game, young coach Xiao Zhang can make at least ten sets of off-the-board moves, and they are definitely tricks that Mourinho and his ilk can't imagine. It is not appropriate for the author to reveal to any reader for the time being...... In short, the most fundamental purpose of holding tactical seminars is to consolidate one's own power.

There are two styles of football coaching. One is an artist, the other is a military strategist. The former such as the Czech Zeman (the attacking master), the "madman" Bielsa, the godfather Cruyff and Pep Guardiola undoubtedly have a very paranoid tactical philosophy about the game, and they are more flamboyant and passionate than winning or losing. The latter are Capello, Jose Mourinho and Lippi, and now there is Aisin Jueluo Zhang Lihua.

In other words, Zhang Lihua is actually very eager to build an offensive team with gorgeous tactics, otherwise he would not rely so much on Eddie Ron. Ron's professionalism seems to be limited to "talking on paper". A person who talks on paper can serve in a military school, but he may not be able to go into battle in person. Contradictory, isn't it?

In the tactical arrangement of the last round of games, the formation designed by Ron actually had a big hole, and the tactical stickers in the Everton dressing room were very clear. Continuing to play 4-3-3 with Arsenal is not necessarily a rational consideration. However, readers should understand what Zhang Lihua really relied on to win......

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The meeting ended in harmony. Ron was happy with his 4-3-3 system, and George Sr. and Joyce didn't have any preconceptions about 4-3-3 tactics. Fei Mo sat in the passenger seat of Aston Martin and went to the airport with Zhang Lihua - some things had to be left to Fei Mo.

It's not yet 11 a.m. Suna turned to a casual couple outfit and waited alone in the airport lounge. Zhang Lihua and Fei Mo appeared, and Suna beckoned very gently and virtuously.

However, Zhang Lihua's mobile phone suddenly rang - "I sent you away thousands of miles away, and you ...... silently"

"Hello?" The caller ID number is very unfamiliar, Zhang Lihua wondered.

"Uncle Zhang! You won, right? The voice on the other end of the phone was very familiar.

Kiki...... Well. Say something quickly. โ€

"Grandpa asked me to come to you! I'll get on the Eurostar train in a moment. I...... Is my Chinese pronunciation more standard? Kiki said softly.

"Why didn't Uncle Wang notify me in advance?"

"Grandpa is very busy, anyway, you can pick me up, in London."

"What the hell is going on, you can make it clear on the phone." Zhang Lihua said in a stiff tone.

"I won't tell you, come and pick me up, that's it. I'm in front of St. Pancolas International Station. See you later! The other party hung up the phone in a hurry, blushing on the other end of the phone.

"Hehe, you have so many lovers." Fei Mo covered his mouth and snickered, which made Zhang Lihua very nervous - "Damn." Suna is watching, don't talk nonsense, be careful that I deduct your salary! โ€

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Lihua dialed his godfather's mobile phone with great vigilance.

Uncle Wang Di is practicing qigong in the hot spring pool. The one who answered the phone was the old housekeeper Subi.

Subi then told Xiao Zhang that the leader of the Wang League asked Qiqi to personally deliver a document, which was not clear on the phone, but it must be a very important secret letter.