Two days before the start of the competition, a mysterious guest came to the training base in Hamburg - Joachim Loew.

Yes, it's the Loew who likes to eat his own boogers.

He has a more glamorous definition to describe it, and that is the current head coach of the German national team.

He made his debut in Stuttgart and made a name for himself in the Bundesliga by creating a 'magic triangle' of Balakov, Elber and Bobic in the Bundesliga.

During this time, he also won the German Cup, finished in the top four of the Bundesliga, and finished runners-up in the European Cup Winners' Cup.

Of course, what makes Loew better known is his achievements since joining the German national team.

In 2004, at Klinsmann's urging, the DFB invited Loew to serve as an assistant coach of the German national team to lead the German team to prepare for the 2006 World Cup on home soil.

In the end, they finished third, but Klinsmann decided not to renew his contract, so Loew took over the reins of the German team as head coach.

He then led Germany to a runners-up finish at Euro 2008 and a semi-final at both the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.

So, what did such a famous German coach do when he came to the Hamburg training base?

There is only one answer - find Pan Yi.

Loew certainly didn't look for Pan Yi to get to know the German players in the Hamburg team.

Since Loew took charge of the German team, he has been using young talents such as Schurrle, Gotze, Kroos and Hummels, while the likes of Westermann, Ogo and Janssen in the Hamburg team have long been out of Loew's national team plans.

In fact, Loew is here to "apprentice"!

Speaking of which, it seems a little strange that a 52-year-old coach came to a 26-year-old young man to ask questions.

But Loew didn't care too much about that.

He really admires Pan Yi very much.

After watching several games in Hamburg this season, especially the two games that overturned Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, Loew became very interested in Pan Yi's tactical play.

And in the game between Hamburg and Bayern Munich, he was actually in the stands at the time.

It's just that he mainly went to observe the German internationals in the Bayern team at that time, but he didn't expect to be robbed of the limelight by Hamburg in the end.

As a world-class coach, Loew can certainly see some of Pan Yi's thoughts in these games.

However, some tactical details cannot be figured out through video or live viewing, which requires more direct communication.

He felt that Pan Yi's playing style was very advanced, and might even help him open his mind to crack the few strong enemies that had been standing in his way in the way of his German tank!

Spain, for example.

In recent years, Spain has been in full swing, whether it is the 08 Euro Cup or the 10 World Cup, the German team has been defeated at the feet of Spain.

Another example is Italy.

This natural enemy of the German team has always been able to beat the German team in major competitions, such as the 06 World Cup and the 12 European Championship.

In other words, the four major tournaments that Loew participated in after entering the German team were all killed by these two bitter masters!

And Pan Yi seems to have his own experience in dealing with such a team.

When he was in Milan, AC Milan used an extreme defensive counterattack to defeat Barcelona, the best passing team in the world.

And the Spanish team almost followed Barcelona's style of play.

When leading Hamburg against Bayern, Pan Yi also coped with Bayern's fast and concise pressing style of play, and broke the myth of the opponent's total victory.

The Italian team led by Perandelli in the 12 Euros actually emphasized simplicity and efficiency in terms of play.

When attacking, it is fast and never drags mud and water, and when defending, it is guarded layer by layer, and it does not leak. In this regard, the two teams also have their similarities.

Now Loew is already preparing for the 2014 World Cup, and these two teams are his biggest enemies.

Then, in order to find the best way to defeat these two enemies, Loew naturally did not hesitate to come to Hamburg in person to talk to Pan Yi.

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Loew's image is no different from what Pan Yi saw on TV in his previous life.

Smiling, white shirt and black trousers, wearing a blue cashmere sweater over it, well-dressed, personable, quite gentlemanly.

If he hadn't really seen it, it would be hard for Pan Yi to imagine that this handsome old German guy in front of him would actually like to eat such food.

But that's okay, after all, everyone has their own tastes, maybe because there are so few good delicacies in Germany?

As long as he doesn't eat in front of Pan Yi.

As for Loew's "stealing teachers", Pan Yi has no resistance.

It doesn't hurt for him to have a good relationship with the current head coach of the German national team!

In the ears of the German Football Association, maybe there will be any preferential treatment for Hamburg in the schedule......

Let's not have more, just a little less and a double game a week!

What's more, Pan Yi knows that in the 2014 World Cup, Loew is about to usher in the highest moment of his career - leading the German team to win the Hercules Cup!

At that time, there may be such a rumor in the rivers and lakes: "The head coach of the World Cup champion was personally instructed by Pan Yi!" ”

Gee......

The teacher of the World Cup champion coach, this head is indeed enough for Pan Yi to stink for a while, and at the same time, it is also very good for his reputation.

How important is a coach's fame?

It can even attract some players to pitch specifically for you!

As a result, Pan Yi warmly received Loew and allowed him to come and visit the Hamburg training center freely.

As for the tactical questions raised by Loew, Pan Yi also answered them all and did not make any reservations.

Loew can even be involved in the training and preparation of the coaching staff, just like a member of the coaching staff, with no restrictions.

This touched Loew.

You know, how many people will press their tactics in the palm of their hands like a secret, for fear of being seen by others.

But Pan Yi treated him like this, like an old friend.

It's really a dragon country, this is too broad-minded!

And for Pan Yi, in fact, this is really nothing.

Anyone can listen to and learn tactics, but only tactics that can be executed to the right players are the right tactics.

Just listening to a tactical lesson and not seriously thinking about it and becoming your own thing is a rigid routine, which is useless.

A truly successful coach is a master who knows how to absorb and use.

For example, for example, Pep Guardiola, when he led the team, he would also explain various tactics very clearly in each class, and at this time, there may be dozens of staff and players listening to the class below.

A team is dozens of people, and he has brought three top teams, so it can be counted as more than a hundred.

Among the more than 100 people, how many of them can eventually become good coaches after listening to them for a few seasons?

At the moment, Xavi and Arteta are okay – uh, plus Ten Hag? This is already considered a very high yield.

Therefore, the class of a famous teacher is more of an enlightening effect, and how much can be learned and mastered is determined by the learner himself.

Of course, there are exceptions to this.

For example, you may be a time-traveler and have a curriculum system that you can understand at a glance and absorb it all immediately.

In this case, your likelihood of becoming a strong coach is greatly increased......

(End of chapter)