Chapter Two Hundred and Seven: Kicking and Thinking with Your Brain

In fact, whether the league is over or not has little impact on Lazio's preparations.

In the last three rounds of the league, Lazio was used as a warm-up match.

In these three games, except for Falcao who must start, the starting lineup is different. Chang Shengli used these three games to test the team's preparation.

The results are not bad.

Now everything is ready, only the east wind is owed.

After Pacheco's last move, he didn't take the win, which gave Pacheco the feeling of throwing a punch but hitting the air, not only did it not hurt the enemy, but also almost strained his ligament.

But he didn't give up, and during this time, the name of "Milan Sport" was almost changed to "Lazio Sport".

There have been a lot of reports about the transfer of Lazio players.

From the main players that everyone knows, to the substitutes who don't get much attention.

Almost every one of them received an invitation to transfer.

"Milan Sports Newspaper" lamented that if it goes on like this, Lazio may have to buy twenty of them next season...... It's easy to get a sense of trepidation in such a report.

It seems that Lazio can't even survive this final.

Didn't it say in the "Milan Sports Newspaper" that the players have no intention of fighting, and everyone is thinking about what team this summer will go to.

Even Lazio's final opponents, Manchester United, came to make it lively.

Ferguson has publicly praised Luka Modric's performances this season.

'I think he's already one of the top midfielders in Europe. Ferguson said this in an interview with reporters.

As soon as the reporter heard it, he felt that there was content in it, so he continued to ask.

Ferguson followed the reporter's question and commented on Modric.

Finally, the journalist asked him if he was interested in bringing in Modric.

Ferguson shrugged: "Why not?" Who doesn't want such a good player? ā€

As a result, the media in England and Italy appeared in the news that Ferguson praised Modric and Manchester United planned to bring in a Croatian midfielder.

"It is reported that Ferguson went to the owner of Manchester United Club Glazer for Modric, hoping that Glazer would give him a generous transfer fee to bring in Lazio's main midfielder......"

ā€œā€¦ā€¦ Ferguson looks set to win Modric, with Manchester United already making an offer for Lazio. According to the insider, the offer is as high as 35 million euros! ā€

Suddenly, the news of Manchester United's request to buy Modric was so loud that it even overshadowed the news that Real Madrid were interested in Benzema.

So everyone felt that Modric seemed to be really leaving Liverpool and going to Manchester United.

It is clear why the transfer rumours surrounding Luka Modric have suddenly become mainstream in the media.

This is actually the psychological warfare of Manchester United FC.

There are many types of psychological warfare, and this is just one of them.

Before the start of some key matches, in order to disrupt the morale of the army and disturb the performance of the opponent's core players, the head coach of the side will suddenly announce that he is interested in one of the opponent's players.

This can be regarded as conventional psychological warfare.

Ferguson is an old fox, so it's no surprise that he did that.

The key is that your players can't be influenced.

So Chang Sheng went to Modric to talk alone.

As a result, Modric's performance was very pleasing to Chang Sheng.

"Hey, boss, don't cāo heart. I have a sense of proportion. I'm not going to let these things get in the way of me. ā€

As soon as Chang Sheng opened his mouth, Modric said.

So Chang Sheng found that the words he had prepared were useless.

But he can't turn around and leave right away, that's so faceless.

It's always going to be.

So he asked, "Do you want to go to Manchester United?" ā€

Modric shook his head resolutely.

Chang Sheng smiled: "I'm not testing you, Luca. I'm seriously asking, do you want to go to Manchester United at the end of this season? ā€

Modric didn't answer right away this time, but thought about it for a while.

Then he frowned and said, "I don't know, boss." I don't really know. ā€

Chang Sheng suddenly wondered: "What do you not know about this?" Manchester United are the most influential football club in the world, and Lazio are like a country team compared to them...... Is this question hard to choose? ā€

Modric explained: "It stands to reason that way, boss. Manchester United are more famous than Lazio, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to do better when I go to Manchester United. I'm not saying to win the title at Manchester United, I'm saying at Manchester United, I can take my performance to the next level. Lazio is not as well-known as Manchester United, but I'm the main player here, the heart of the midfield, and I'm very comfortable with tactics and everything...... If I had changed the environment, I really don't know if I would have been able to perform like I have now. In case I go to Manchester United, I can only play as a substitute...... I might as well play in Lazio. That's what I think of myself, Boss. ā€

Chang Sheng nodded after listening: "It's not easy for you to think so much, Luca." There are too many players who have money and money on their minds. They want to go to the big teams because the big teams can pay them more and can make them stars. But they lacked a plan for their own professional future. Whether you go or stay, I support your decision, Luca. Because I'm sure you've thought it through your head. ā€

Chang Sheng walked away satisfied.

He was satisfied with Modric's answer.

It is worthy of being the core of the organization on the field, the brain of the team, I like to think with my brain when I play football, and I also use my brain to think about problems off the field.

Anyone who thinks about the problem with their brains will make the most correct decision on the question of whether to go or stay.

As Chang Sheng said, whether you go or stay, I believe it is carefully considered.

Then there is nothing to blame, everyone is an adult, and they all need to be responsible for their own decisions.

※※※ The English media continue to hype the story between Modric and Manchester United.

The Italian media "Milan Sport" also appeared to be very enthusiastic.

They even pitched Lazio players to other clubs.

Acting on behalf of others.

In this regard, Chang Sheng is happy to hear about it.

Because he really wants to sell in, he now asks Milan Sport, an influential media outlet in Europe, to help him advertise...... Why not?

As for Modric and the story of the full face, after listening to Modric's words, the permanent guard believes that Modric will make the most correct decision, and this decision will not affect his performance in the Champions League final.

However, this media hype is also Ferguson's psychological warfare.

If you don't do anything and don't fight back, you will inevitably be underestimated, and then it will affect the morale of the team, which is too worthwhile.

So Chang Sheng responded to the hype on Manchester United.

'Manchester United want Luka Modric? Then don't rely on the media, just come to Rome and talk. Thirty-five million? Don't worry about yĆ­n, this money only buys one leg of Modric! …… I'd love to see that kind of hype because it will give my players more motivation and fighting spirit and perform better against Manchester United. Because...... Maybe this is a good opportunity to impress Manchester United? There's nothing better than beating them in a head-to-head conversation with Manchester United! I'd give this advice to Luka Modric – if Manchester United really want you, beat them in the final, conquer them and go again! ā€

An analysis of the English media...... Damn it! Chang Sheng's words are not alarmist, but it is really possible!

In world football, how many players do their best in the game in order to attract the attention of the target team, even with the ultimate goal of beating the opponent?

There are too many to count!

And the teams that have been beaten also feel that the players who have done so have proved their ability and are more than happy to bring in such successful players. Anyway, even if you can't use it, you can't make him an opponent...... This situation is very common, and it can even be regarded as an unspoken rule in football.

But the English media don't care if Modric will actually go to Manchester United, they just don't want to see the Italian team beat the English team...... So after Chang Sheng said this, the English media suddenly became much quieter, especially the Manchester media.

Obviously, they don't want Modric to take on Manchester United with a fighting spirit.

If Modric really played in the final and helped Lazio beat Manchester United, Manchester United would have no place to cry!

※※※ The English media has quieted down a lot, and Lazio can continue to prepare for the game with peace of mind.

In the last half week before the start of the game, Chang Sheng focused on setting pieces and penalties.

He remembers this season's Champions League final, where Manchester United and Chelsea were decided on penalties.

He didn't know if his arrival would change the course of the game.

But he also remembers that it rained in the final.

If there is rain, and it rains heavily...... Lazio, who are particular about passing and controlling the ball, will definitely be greatly affected.

Manchester United, on the other hand, may be able to rely on traditional English style of play to gain the upper hand.

It was a contest between two English teams, so it is not a reference.

As the head coach of the team, Chang Sheng has to take all the problems into account and make a detailed and sufficient plan before the game, so that he will not panic when he encounters such problems in the game.

If it is possible, Chang Sheng is naturally reluctant to take a penalty.

But if it does get to that point, he wants the team to be well prepared.

※※※ In this way, with three years to go before the start of the final, the entire Lazio team set off from Rome, Italy, and flew to Moscow, Russia.

Adapt to the venue, the climate, adjust the time difference, and make final preparations for the finals.

Of course, in the eyes of many, this may be the last glory of this Lazio team.

Whether they win the Champions League or not, many of them will be leaving the team at the end of the season.

But despite this, the team also deserves respect – that's the opinion of those media.

Before the game started, they seemed to know the result in advance, and even the eulogy was written......