Chapter 23: Mad Dogs
"I don't know since when Valencia was branded and labelled as a 'defensive counter-attack'. It seems that Valencia can only play defensive counter-attacks, and since Ranieri, Valencia has become more and more Italian. At Cooper, you've reached the Champions League final two years in a row, and you've reached the pinnacle of your popularity. That's great, but I mean, are you content with that? β
Chang Sheng stood in the training ground, looked at the players in front of him, looked at them one by one, and asked them.
Are you satisfied?
Are you satisfied with the two runners-up?
"When I was in charge of Getafe, we reached the final of the Copa del Rey and who were we up against? It is Mallorca, who are third in the first division. What did I say? I said, 'We're not here to be the runner-up'. At that time, a lot of people laughed at me and thought I was talking big, but what happened? I've proven that I've always done what I said I would. I think the team should have such momentum and momentum, no matter how big the difference in strength between the two teams is, but dare to challenge strong opponents. Because if you want to get anything, you'll have to defeat enemies that are stronger than you. If you are just expecting to meet the underdogs in the final, don't do such a dream as soon as possible. β
When Chang Sheng said this, the expression on his face was very proud, yes, he was showing off his achievements, but he was showing off openly and honestly, and he was not hypocritical at all. Because such an achievement is his, he did it, he didn't steal or rob, he did it with his own ability, why can't he show it off?
At the same time, standing behind him, Rudy. Gonzalez also unconsciously stopped his chest.
Because he was part of that amazing team too. He also has a part of the credit for this achievement. He can be proud of his victory, and he can do it too.
This is also the reason why he followed Chang Sheng to Valencia, and did not feel inferior and felt inferior everywhere.
He's got results, and Getafe's performance last season was all in the eyes of everyone. As an assistant coach of such a team, even if he comes to Valencia, he will not have anything to feel inferior.
"So I ask you. Are you satisfied with reaching the finals twice in a row? Please tell me, if so, fine. I'm going to start changing my training plan from now on, lowering the intensity and we're going to get by. Good no good? β
Facing a group of expressionless players, Chang Sheng suddenly raised his voice: "Tell me!" Right now! Are you satisfied with reaching the Champions League final twice? Be! Or is it not?! β
Someone was taken aback and couldn't help but shudder, and the expression on someone's face finally changed.
Rudy behind Chang Sheng. Gonzalez saw the reactions of these people clearly.
Even next to him, there were coaching colleagues who were frightened by Chang Sheng's sudden outburst and let out a low exclamation.
Rudy smiled, these people are not used to working with Chang Sheng...... If it's a colleague from Getafe, it's not surprising.
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Zakhovic belongs to the people who are so frightened that they shudder, which makes him very shameless, and his face is even more ugly.
This damn ......
He cursed his manager in his heart.
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After Chang Sheng shouted and asked, he didn't really raise his hand.
Joke. Privately, you may think it's awesome to reach the Champions League final twice in a row, after all, there aren't many teams that can just make it to the final, let alone two seasons in a row.
But who would dare to raise their hands in full view?
Isn't that tantamount to admitting that you're a negative dog with no pursuits?
Who wants to do that?
What a shame......
Chang Sheng saw that no one raised his hand and smiled: "It seems that everyone is still a little pursuing." Yes. If it's not for that champion to reach the finals, then why do we have to work so hard and do our best to the enemies no matter how strong they are! Why? Because of the champion! Is there anyone in this world who doesn't like champions? I think no, yes. Normal people like it. So why did we get to the final and lose it? And it's lost twice in a row! I tell you! Reaching the finals twice in a row and not winning the championship is definitely not something to show off, but a shame for you! Disgrace! What a shame! β
Chang Sheng waved his arms vigorously and roared loudly, his mouth constantly spraying foaming stars.
Rudy. Gonzalez noticed that there were people in Valencia's team who were infected by the winning language and body language.
I didn't expect Chang Sheng to really be able to talk about these Valencia players......
He was a little surprised.
Unbeknownst to him, of course, Chang Sheng gained a lifelong talent after reaching prestige with Getafe, which could boost the morale of the players, starting with fifteen per cent. After him, it was 30 percent.
And that morale isn't just something to be used for pre-match training.
The current situation has the same effect.
Because generally speaking, what Chang Sheng has to do now is still in the morale of the players.
If the players don't want to train well, they will naturally be demoralized.
If the players are fully committed to training, morale is high.
Valencia's players have made a difference in what they say in a few words, and it has to be said that this is what that talent does.
This is probably going to be a very important talent in a winning coaching career.
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"In a few years' time, people will remember that the team that won the Champions League in 1999-2000 was Real Madrid! It will be remembered that the team that won the Champions League in the 2000-2001 season was Bayern Munich! Of course, they will remember you and remember that Valencia reached the Champions League final twice in a row. But guess what they'll say? Chang Sheng looked at the Valencia players who were touched with a playful look.
"Know Valencia? Reached the Champions League final for two seasons in a row, but lost in the end! What bad luck! Ha ha. Luck is running out of luck! Poured three goals by Real Madrid, defeated! In the penalty shootout, so many people couldn't score a penalty!! Weak explosion! β
Chang Sheng imitated the tone of the fans, and imitated vividly.
In the crowd, several players who had taken the penalty kicks, Pellegrino, Zakhovic and Carboni looked bad.
Rudy behind Chang Sheng. Gonzalez began to be a little worried.
Because of the penalty loss, it was a big pain for the players who missed the penalty. Chang Sheng re-exposed their scars in front of so many people.
He's not afraid to push himself completely against the player?
Chang Sheng is not afraid, he is really not afraid, because he finds that he can monitor the reputation of his players in real time. As long as he keeps it on, it's not a difficult thing for him.
He found three penalty missees, with only Zahovic's popularity quickly plummeting. Carboni and Pellegrino have fallen at a slower pace.
What does this mean?
It means that someone broke the jar and broke it. Some people are really unwilling. The pain left by them in the final did not break these two old guys, but there was a fire that had been holding in their hearts, but they didn't have a chance to vent it.
But now Chang Sheng has helped them light the fuse.
They are tantamount to venting their emotions.
It's good to be unwilling, as long as you are not reconciled, it means that there is still hope. Accept your fate, break the jar and fall, don't want such a person to win, even if you are the king of the ball, don't it!
"Are you willing to have others say that about you years from now? Even if you don't win the championship, all the hard work you have put into the two seasons, the sweat and tears of your comeback are genuine...... Are you willing to allow those people to denigrate what you have done in this way? Willingly? Are you willing?! β
A question that often wins. It's like a hammer on the hearts of these Valencia players, every time they ask, they pound on their hearts. It shook their hearts.
"But why can't you all win after all the hard work? Why? To find a way, to change. Reaching the finals for two consecutive seasons. But if you can't win the championship, it's just one step away, which shows that there is something wrong with the old method. That's why I'm here to solve this problem for you. I'm not going to counter-attack defensively, I'm going to do something better. I have faith, but I need your cooperation. My new tactics require a lot of stamina. So I have to increase your training intensity at this time. If I don't, then my new tactics will always be just on paper, and I'll say nice things but won't implement them at all. Why? Because your physical strength can't support it! β
"I'm not alarmist, guys. Because my tactics require a lot of running. Everybody, especially the attacking players up front, had to run all the time, from left to right, from right to left, from front to back, from back to front...... Interspersed with runs. Chang Shengbi said with a gesture. Opportunity is created from running, and space and time are created through this endless running. Did any of you watch last season's Copa del Rey final? If you've seen it, I think you should understand. Yes, the last game of Getafe was the prototype of my tactic......"
Rudy smiled.
And the coach next to him looked at Chang Sheng's back with surprised eyes.
Of course, they all watched the Copa del Rey final, and even if they didn't, they heard about it after the game, because the media was talking about it all the time.
The tactics used by Getafe in the game caught the eye of many. Even Mallorca's coach AragonΓ©s did not lament his team's defeat in the final after the game, praising his winning tactics.
Based on the well-known Barcelona passing and possession tactic of Tiki-Taka, he developed his own characteristics, and finally relied on this tactic to defeat Mallorca, who were considered invincible before the game, and won the Copa del Rey.
But they didn't expect that Chang Sheng actually planned to use this tactic on Valencia!
"There's no secret to my tactics, it's just that you need a lot of frequent runs and I don't want to see someone just stand where they are after a pass and think the football is half a pitch away and you don't have to move. Even if you're a centre-back, after you pass the ball, you have to follow the whole formation and keep it complete and compact. This is my request. If you don't run, you won't be able to keep up with the rhythm, and if you don't run, you'll drag the whole team back! In that case, I'm sorry, I don't care if you're the main player or the core before that, I just have to take you down and put you on the bench to see how other people are running and playing. I have to do it for the sake of the team. But I don't want that, so I want each of you to train hard, improve your physical fitness, and step up your physical reserves. β
"I have a good name for this tactic β 'Mad Dog'. It's like a pack of mad dogs that roar and rush at their prey. I hope that everyone can chase victory and championship like a mad dog with the most abundant physical strength and fighting spirit! Fight like a mad dog and make our opponents tremble under our roars and chases! β
After speaking, Chang Sheng paused slightly, and asked in a softened tone, "What do you think, guys?" β
He had a confident smile on his face.
This time, he still didn't need these people to answer. Because they told him.
In front of his eyes, the prestige of these players has not only slowed down, but also stopped falling further, and then began to rise slowly!
Rigidity and softness, when the head is drunk, pointing directly to the hearts of the people.
Dealing with one of Spain's most complex dressing rooms, Chang Sheng has taken the first step towards success!