Chapter 137: The Incident Back Then
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The position of assistant coach does not sound lofty, and compared to the head coach, captain, and star player who are often seen in the newspapers, the obscurity is terrifying.
Only insiders can understand their true value!
An excellent assistant coach is not only a caring secretary, but also a perfect middle manager, who can not only strictly implement the intention of the head coach, but also use his own ability to complement each other and solve the things that the head coach is not convenient to come forward or is not good at solving.
A manager like Arsene Wenger, who doesn't have a strong desire to control the dressing room, especially needs a qualified manager to help him keep order in the dressing room. And an assistant coach like Mourinho, who has the best will and means, has actually had more influence on the team than the head coach!
The bigger the club, the more power the manager has, and the more capable and qualified executors are needed to share the heavy lift.
For a qualified assistant coach, everything from the transfer operations of star players to the private lives of ordinary players are all things they need to worry about. If any of these links are not properly addressed, the impact can form a chain reaction, until the negative impact expands and the problem is intractable.
Of course, it is difficult for some strong people to put such a heavy burden on the shoulders of one person. Therefore, experienced head coaches usually have 3 to 5 assistant coaches around them to help them solve problems and provide various assistance in their respective areas of expertise.
If the head coach is compared to the general manager, then the assistant coach is the manager of each department, and the division of labor and cooperation can be in order, so that the team spirit can be demonstrated and the performance can be reflected.
What about the players?
They are not ordinary employees, they are not soft persimmons that department managers can handle at will, and some guys with strong backgrounds are the princes of the company, and even the status of the general manager can be shaken, let alone the department manager!
But employees are employees, no matter how big the energy is, they are still managed on the surface.
Since they are employees, there will be commonalities among employees, and the most direct embodiment is the selectivity in information transmission.
To put it simply, when passing on the grapevine or needing help, the players are brothers, their own people, and the coaches are superiors and outsiders!
To figure this out, it is not difficult to understand that You Mo took the initiative to apply to be an assistant coach.
In this way, he separated himself from the other players, widening the distance between them until it was big enough to accommodate the position of "captain"!
Of course, some guys will still trust him even if they know that he is not his own person now, but for most players, the title of assistant coach is big enough that he is not from the same world as himself.
A guy who can gain a foothold in a club of Arsenal's level will not have lower IQ and EQ than ordinary people. Therefore, after the initial shock passed, the manager's intentions were quickly understood by everyone, and the turmoil caused by the appointment of the captain was surviving.
The start of the new season is imminent, and it is fortunate to be able to solve the trouble in his heart at this time.
"Is that the advice you gave him?"
After the pre-match press conference, the Frenchman was in good spirits and saw that his old buddy was bored, so he took the initiative to come over and chat.
"My advice to him?" Pat Rice looked puzzled, "Didn't you call me and ask about the feasibility of this matter?" β
Wenger paused for a moment, still a little incredulous, "He didn't talk to you about it?" A decision made entirely on your own? β
"No, I didn't know about it from start to finish, and I didn't even think about Patrick's condition......" Pat Rice said as he scratched his head a little, "Hey, hey, I seem to be lazy more than I used to." β
"Could it really be that he came up with it himself? How old is he? How could there be such a wealth of life experience? β
Wenger doesn't care if the old guy is lazy or not, the French just want to know if the idea of testing IQ and EQ like this is Youmo himself or not!
Pat Rice also realized the problem from the other party's serious expression.
If it was really Youmo's own decision, then the Β£50 false testimony would have to be true, and the false assistant coach position would have to be changed accordingly, filled with real content, and let him use his energy.
This is not wishful thinking, but every capable guy who is not reused in his own position, and the results are often destructive!
"Well, I'll have to ask him!"
Pat Rice said, pulling out the phone, but before he could dial the number, Wenger sighed first.
Do you think his answer will be the real answer? Or can you and I see the whole world inside him? β
These words silenced both of them at the same time.
Good for a while.
"I think it's still necessary to talk to him, maybe he just wants to be a false name and doesn't want to be interfered with by the affairs of the assistant coach." Pat Rice spoke slowly, but after saying that, he tucked the phone in his pocket in his hand.
The old man obviously felt that it was a bit of child's play to talk about such an important matter on the phone, and it was only in person that he could show his sincerity.
"Well, it's necessary, but I don't think it's very likely." Arsene Wenger nodded, his expression relaxed.
"I feel the same way, the guy is often scared of people, but the results often prove his insight. If he hadn't intervened in time this time, Patrick might have continued to work in an unimaginable environment, and maybe he would have changed his mind and had a rejection! β
The more Pat Rice spoke, the more serious it became, and the more difficult it became.
This is obviously a dereliction of duty, and even if he admits it frankly, it cannot hide the shame caused by his dereliction of duty!
"My fault, Arsina, has disappointed you!"
Wenger looked at the old man with lowered eyebrows and a serious face, and spoke slowly.
"No, Pat, as I said in front of them, no one would have expected such an exaggerated leadership at such a young age. Whether on or off the field, you and I have been influenced by him, resulting in cognitive blind spots, so there is no need to blame ourselves too much. β
"Patrick is right, with a guy like him around, other people will be attracted unconsciously, so that they will have inertia in their thinking!"
"Just like last season at the end of the season, we lost mentally, not physically!"
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Arsenal's opening game of the new season was against Southampton, who finished 11th last season and are a typical mid-table bastard.
This kind of team is often not weak when it is strong, but it can maintain the stability of results for a long time, and the team's tenacity is commendable. This away game against last season's bitter host Arsenal team, they are not greedy for merit, and after a few feins in the opening game, they returned to the village with peace of mind, tied up and waited for the opponent.
Their idea is simple.
If you can't attack for a long time, there will inevitably be loopholes to drill, as long as you stay patient, lower your profile, and take points and leave people is not impossible!
In the face of such an opponent, if it is replaced by a vengeful Arsenal team, it is possible to make a mistake and give a big gift. Now that the Arsenal team has shaken off their baggage and are travelling lightly, it would be naΓ―ve to expect such a negative approach to waiting for an opportunity.
Arsene Wenger chose Wiltord, who was in good form, as a lone striker, and Thierry Henry, who had not yet found his game form, was put on the bench to continue to be with Bergkamp.
In addition to the individual state of the players, the overall requirements of the team are also very important.
Bergkamp is not on the pitch, Arsenal don't have a number 10 in the middle and all the threats come from the wings. If he can fully understand the thoughts of his teammates and form a tacit understanding, then Henry can also play the ability to grab points and score in this situation. It's a pity that the French youngster has only been in the team for a short time, and there is a lack of understanding with his teammates, although he is five centimeters taller than Youmo, but his air combat ability is really not worth mentioning.
Wiltord is close to the Dutchman in terms of characteristics, with no positional range on the pitch and often opting to drop back heavily to get the ball. After the tacit cooperation with Ljungberg in the last game successfully rewrote the score, that kind of fast and smooth small-scale coordination seems to have the style of a double championship season!
The Frenchman isn't tall enough to pose an aerial threat, but Jumo's back-and-go tackling makes up for it. In the face of an opponent with mediocre strength, this varied attacking style can easily knock out one gap after another, until the score is rewritten and the opponent disarms and surrenders.
Arsenal's first goal came from Ljungberg.
In the 19th minute of the game, Grimandi instigated an offensive in the middle, and after several successful passes and runs, the ball ran to the outside of the penalty area on the right side. Wiltord pulled out at the right time to take the pressure off his teammates, and the ball eventually formed a good cross near the baseline!
Ljungberg originally aimed at the overhead pass of Youmo, but the arc was slightly lower, and the opponent was preemptively cleared. Fortunately, the landing point of the ball was still under control, Wiltord on the penalty line leaned on the opponent, Shi Shiran unloaded the high-altitude ball, crossed and turned, followed by a fake shot and a real pass, giving the Swede a good chance to score!
After a burst shot from the corner of the six-yard penalty area, the crowd shouted excitedly, and Arsenal's new season got off to a perfect start.
After taking the lead 1:0, the situation on the field became much more open, and the two guys who were in excellent condition once again joined forces with their swords, and the cooperation between the sides and the middle was successful!
This time it was Ljungberg who was the green leaf and Wiltord was the red flower, and the two hugged each other passionately after completing the goal, completely ignoring the chills of the guy behind them.
Youmo, like Thierry Henry, is still one step away from finding form, both because he hasn't played for too long and because the team's tactical focus has changed.
Arsene Wenger's in-depth summarisation continued throughout the summer, and the workload was no less than that of Lehmann, who didn't give himself a holiday.
The tactically accomplished French quickly found the problem.
If a team is always counting on someone's magic to solve the problem, the game will often be bumpy. Whether you can win or not is not shown for the time being, after a long time, it is easy to form inertia, resulting in a decline in creativity and a weakening of the team's ability to resist risks!
There is no doubt about Youmo's role in this team, but how to play his role is a question worth exploring in depth. As far as the current situation is concerned, temporarily weakening his role in the offensive system and giving full play to the creativity of other players can stimulate the vitality of the team and make the offensive system three-dimensional.
In this way, Wiltord's tactical role in the team has been amplified, and he has a central position in the attack. Coupled with his own state and the support of his teammates in place, it is not difficult to understand the amazing performance.
The opponents in this game were only average and in good form to resist Arsenal's technical press, so the Frenchman seemed to be comfortable with both organising and passing the ball, and the whole team benefited from this, and the attack became much more fluid.
This shift in tactical focus looks to reduce the role of Youmo, but Wenger actually has a long-term plan.
The team is still facing a four-tier battle this season, and in order to make up for the mistakes of last season, at least the league and Champions League cannot be missed this season. With so many opponents and such a heavy workload, it is undoubtedly putting the cart before the horse.
At this stage, Yumo is still trying to improve his personal skills and find a rhythm with his teammates. For a competitive player like him, using a less difficult opponent is the most effective way to improve his game. In fact, this kind of thing should have been done last season, but he was not reused at the beginning of the season, and he continued to have negative news during the season, so how could there be the right soil in the late season?
Now the overall state of the team is good, the schedule is right, the opponent is suitable, and it is just right to use it as a test field. So even if he starts the game, the team doesn't revolve around him anymore.
After leading 2-0 at half-time, Arsenal ushered in the second half in a relaxed atmosphere. As soon as the game started, the Southampton team, who were not willing to be restrained, took the initiative to increase the tempo and frequently tested the opponent's defense with long passes.
Although this move is simple and crude, for traditional English teams that do not have many ways to attack, simple does not mean no idea, and rough does not mean no destructiveness. Especially when the opponent's air defense is weak and the two central defenders have run-in problems, the chaos created can easily become a threat, and if you are lucky, you can see it immediately!
Arsene Wenger stood on the sidelines, his brow furrowed.
The Frenchman is not very worried about being equalised or overtaken, and what really matters is the team's defensive performance. At present, such a simple offensive method can be effective, and it is inevitable that latecomers will follow suit!
Martin Keown has the ability and experience, but he is only suitable as a deputy and is not enough to support the core of the team's defence. Chlo Toure's height and lack of experience magnify his shortcomings, his presence on the field is mediocre, and his occasional appearances are often difficult to describe.
If there are enough people, it is enough, and adjusting the starting lineup according to the opponent can often see results, but there is only one central defender Lauren on the bench, and it is a cameo!
With Dixon injured and Adams torn between his return and retirement, the two are not available, and the Arsenal defence will have to rely on Lehmann to fill in the gaps. For a team that fights on multiple fronts and has big goals, it is undoubtedly self-defeating to count on the goalkeeper to solve the defensive problem in the future! (To be continued.) )