Chapter 128: Portugal is the best

Boavista's pre-season training camp has been set to begin on July 18, 2011, three days later. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

The contract renewal of the players has been completed, and the whole team has basically stayed, only the 39-year-old veteran Jose Ferreira has left, and several veterans who are all over 33 years old, including the right wing-back Ribeiro, who has been playing the starting line last season, and two substitutes, Mario Loya and Ray Dolores. The biggest of these was Paulo Campos, who was not re-signed by the chairman because he was no longer fit for his age and level to be in a first-division team.

There is only one "double Paul" left, and although he is also a contributor to last season's championship, professional football is so cruel that for a team to be competitive, it must kick out some players who are not at the right level, even if you have contributed to the team, you can't escape this law. But predictably, if Boavista can play well next season and inspire confidence to be promoted again, there will be far more than those few people to leave. Because to be honest, most of the players in the team are only suitable for playing in the second division, and maybe the inactive first division team can keep them, but if they want to make a difference, they will have to go through a big change. If it weren't for the team's serious financial problems, the chairman would not have been able to provide a decent transfer fee this season, otherwise last season's squad would not have been retained to the maximum. As for the few positions that have gone, they can only be transferred from a limited number of youth teams.

The two teams that have been relegated from the Portuguese Serie A this season are Valzim Sporting Club and Arouca FC. The performance of these two unlucky eggs this year can be called difficult brothers, and the data is almost identical. Sporting Valzim 7 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses, total 26 points. And Arouca Football Club is only one defeat away from him, with 7 wins, 4 draws and 19 losses, accumulating 25 points, and the gap is basically negligible. They have scored similar goals and conceded 31 goals while conceding 48 and 47 goals respectively, which can be described as poor in attack as well as in defence. However, both of these teams have been relegated and have nothing to do with Boavista, so we are still looking at the players who have been redeployed from the youth team this year.

Govia only complemented Ribeiro's right-back position, selecting a 17-year-old from the youth team who he believes has the potential to play in the Portuguese Super League in the future, Jose Alberto. The player has improved immensely in the last year, with Boavista Juniors winning the title, thanks in large part to the player. In fact, Govia wanted to bring him up for a long time because he has a more solid defence, and he is far better than the veteran Ribeiro in terms of speed and skill, but it is a pity that Academy coach Silva insisted that he was not suitable to break into the first team too early, so he postponed it until now. If Ribeiro hadn't gone, Silva would have been reluctant to let him go. The fact that the player has also been named in the Portugal Under-19 squad shows that his ability has been widely recognised, and it is not just Govia who sees his potential.

Chen Jianhao and his party looked like big brothers because they entered the senior team a year early, and JosΓ© Alberto saw them respectfully. Probably because of their similar age, they also liked this new youth boy, and after a while, they became one. Govia would also like to see it happen, so that the integration of the players will be much easier. Originally, he also wanted Xiao Pando to communicate with Chen Jianhao and his party, so that these old teammates who had been in the youth team could help Jose Alberto integrate into the team, but now it seems that there is no need to do these superfluous things.

In the training ground of the Besa Stadium, after more than a month, Govia, Resendi, Xiao Pan and all the players of the first team began the first training of the new season. In the face of these players who are generally about the same age as himself, Govia feels a little nondescript, but there is no way, the chairman of the team has not been able to give him enough support, he can only use this squad to continue to play in the Portuguese league.

This is Govia's philosophy of life.

Govia took a few deep breaths, showed a calm look, held a document in his hand, looked at the players who were talking to each other, and said loudly: "Next, start the roll call, and the one who reads the name will stand on my left!" ”

"Start with the goalkeeper, Pedro Ferreira!"

"In!"

"Good!" Govia nodded and continued to sign out loud: "Hereo, Wu Tianchang, Jose Alberto, Sergio Machado, Jose Carlos, Leo Bonfiem, Emerson, Chen Jinwu, Paul Gomez, Ray Lopez, Joel, Cardinha, ReziΓ±o, Nunino, Francis, Renato Queilos, Berley, and finally, Chen Jianhao!" ”

"In!" Chen Jianhao's name was reported at the last one, which was a bit of a hero's last appearance, which caused everyone to look around. In fact, Govia did this on purpose, because then he immediately announced: "First of all, everyone congratulates Chen Jianhao for winning the top scorer in the Portuguese second division last seasonβ€”β€”"

"Haha, isn't that a matter of course?" Queylos laughed, and then the other players chimed in, "yes, he must have taken it." ”

Govia smiled and waved his hand, "It's not all...... At the same time, we would like to congratulate Chen Jianhao on winning the 2010-2011 Portuguese Second Division - Best Player Award! ”

"Wow! - The players immediately roared among themselves, and then high-fived Chen Jianhao one by one in celebration. Chen Jianhao never expected that he would be rated as the best player in the league in his first year, although it was only the second division, but this was too smooth, right?

However, Govia immediately raised his hand and shouted to stop the players, and said loudly: "Okay, today is the training day, let's put aside our personal honor for the time being." As the head coach of the club, I formally put forward three requirements, which is my personal vocational education program, which I have said before, and now I put it again, I hope you will remember! ”

Everyone quickly stopped whispering and looked at Govia intently. Govia is very satisfied, yes, this professionalism is admirable.

The corners of Govia's mouth hooked, and he smiled slightly: "The first point, I think everyone knows that the captain of the team in the new season is still Renato Queilos, and the vice captain is Helio, do you have any opinions?" ”

The whispered discussion began again, and Govia waved his hand, shrugged his shoulders and said, "If you have an opinion, you can only keep it, and this matter is decided." ”

"Haha......" Govia's simple humor made the atmosphere harmonious.

"The second point is about the training of our team. I don't like to be in charge like some managers, so from this year onwards, I'm going to hand over some of the key players in technical and tactical training to my new assistant, Pan Xian'en, a coach from China. ”

Before Govia finished speaking, Xiao Pan suddenly interjected: "New assistant? How so? ”

Govia took a deep breath and pretended to be relaxed: "I will only bring up the finishing touches during training. Of course, the tactical setting of the team and the players' playing list are all confirmed by me. ”

"Uh, no, I mean ......"

Govia interrupted with a smile: "That's right, I've already negotiated with the chairman, and he will give you a formal contract." From now on, you are also an official member of our Black Panther Legion. ”

Govia's second point did not attract too many players' attention, mainly because Chen Jianhao felt very happy from the bottom of his heart. However, Xiao Pan on the side was also greatly moved after hearing it. I didn't expect the signing to be done so silently, and besides, he had long heard from Govia that he would give himself enough power to display his talents, but he didn't expect him to let go of such a large space, and his gratitude was beyond words.

Govia's eyes wandered for another week, and he said aloud his third plan: "My tactical idea is to attack like mercury and indiscriminate bombardment!" As you learned last season, I advocate a 4-1-4-1 formation with a single midfielder, double forward midfielder and two wings, which will strengthen your creativity and interception in the frontcourt! It's not terrible to lose, it's terrible not to be able to play beautiful football! ”

As soon as Govia finished speaking, it immediately caused an uproar, and the players all looked at Govia with wide eyes, revealing a bit of incredulity.

As the vice captain of the team, Herio raised his hand to speak: "Coach, everyone likes gorgeous offensive football, but if you want to exchange victory or defeat, I'm afraid the gains outweigh the losses, right?" ”

Govia puffed out his chest and said proudly: "Who told you that offensive football should be exchanged for victory or defeat?" It's not the first day you've been here, how we won the title last season, have you forgotten? Of course we have to defend well, especially you, Herio, you are vice-captain and you have to take the lead at the back! ”

"Haha, the coach said it well!" Seeing that Herio was stunned, Queilos next to him immediately burst out laughing.

After the explanation, Xiao Pan and Resendi started training for the players, while Govia sat silently on the field, holding a small notebook in his hand, remembering something. The players know that the manager is recording the technical characteristics and abilities of each player, and they are all working hard to perform, hoping to give the manager a good impression in the new season.

Govia's small notebook was densely written, and he watched the players on the field. The whole backline is a position he thinks he wants to strengthen, including the goalkeepers. But obviously, there is no way to improve at the moment, and we can only pray that this group can change their appearance in the new season and show a better level than the previous season. Otherwise, they will most likely not be able to stay in Class A and will roll back to Class B after a year. The selection of the entire backline has drawn a big question mark in Govia's mind. (To be continued.) )