Croatia, National Team Training Center.

Bilic, who was the national team coach at the time, was constantly watching the video of the match between Russia and Croatia in the first round of the European Championship qualifiers.

This game, despite the end of the draw was obtained.

However, many problems arose in the overall tactical arrangement and on-the-spot command.

Especially in the substitutions in the second half, he was put in a position by Hiddink and almost lost the game.

Although Croatia had a clearly superior squad, it was a key issue that he failed to put in the most reasonable line-up.

One general is incompetent, exhausting the three armies!

Bilic was under a lot of pressure.

From Croatia's Under-21 squad to head coach of the senior national team, Bilic must have great ambition and ambition.

But his current abilities can't match these things.

He needs to keep learning, keep correcting mistakes, and keep enriching experience.

At the very least, he can't afford to make the same mistakes as in the last game.

The Croatian national team has a strong squad.

Especially after Suker, Modric and others joined, the overall strength is bound to be more prominent.

But the problem is that he, as a manager, can't play to those strengths.

That's the problem.

The European Championship qualifiers are here again.

It will be a much more intense competition.

The game against Andorra is just like that, just win!

But then, the crucial game against England, he needs to think carefully.

It's still their home game and he can't afford to lose on home soil.

Bilic needed more advice, professional advice.

And who knows these young people best, the answer is obvious.

Bilic immediately took out his phone and dialed it.

The call was quickly connected.

"Man! Looks like you're in some trouble. ”

The phone came to Davao. Suke's voice.

Bilic rubbed his eyebrows and said; "I do need some discussion, can you help me contact Besic?"

Dinamo Zagreb's coach Besic is undoubtedly the coach who knows Suker and others best.

"Besic is still arguing with me, but if it's your request, I can contact him for you."

"Okay, thank you, Davao!"

Bilic hung up.

Five minutes later, Davao. Suke called back.

"This cautious bastard, this guy has feces in his head, don't look for him, I can help you, I can help you connect with experienced coaches"

Bilic frowned: "He doesn't agree?" ”

"Not either!" Davao. Su Ke sighed, "You wait for me. ”

After some more time, Davao. Suker sent him a text message.

[In five minutes, Besic will call you.] 】

Seeing this text message, Bilic breathed a sigh of relief.

Besic was very punctual, saying five minutes is five minutes.

"Hello, Mr. Bilic!"

Although Becic and Bilic have met several times, they are not particularly close, which is why Davao is needed. Suker introduced.

When the two were still players.

Becic played for Dinamo Zagreb and was still a substitute.

Bilic, on the other hand, plays for Hajduk.

"Just call me Bilic, I want to discuss something with you, I want to discuss it in person, when do you have time?"

Becic was silent for a moment: "This week's league is over, let's find a place in the evening." ”

"Okay, I'll arrange it!"

Bilic breathed a sigh of relief.

On September 17, Bilic appeared at the Maksimirir Stadium.

Despite the agreed evening, he still arrived early.

On the one hand, there has been no progress in his work lately.

On the other hand, he also wants to watch the likes of Rakitic play at Dinamo Zagreb.

In this match, Dinamo Zagreb plays against Hajduk.

Rakitic, Subasic and Giorluka played well.

There are also players who stand out to him.

That's the 19th of Hayduk.

Bilic flipped through the player's handbook and he saw that the player's name was Ivan. Perisic.

But it seems that he is a little too young.

The 90 minutes were over quickly.

Dinamo Sallegb's dominance in the Croatian league is still very strong.

Although Hajduk tried very hard to get the win, he was able to score with a header from Jelavic.

In the end, they won 2:1.

Bilic also patted his ass and got up.

In the evening, in a private room in a small bar along the street of Zagreb's President's Square.

Bilic had a successful meeting with Besic.

"It's a nice environment."

Becic said with a smile as he looked at the surrounding decorations.

Bilic smiled, "We used to come here for a drink. ”

"Drinking on active duty?" Besic said with a smile.

Bilic shrugged: "At that time, it was not as strict as it is now. ”

Besic couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The two asked for dark beer and took a sip of each of their glasses.

Bilic then said, "This time, I'm here to learn. ”

He lowered his posture and showed his sincerity at the same time.

He hoped that Becic would pull out the contents of the bottom of the box.

Becic looked at Bilic and smiled: "No, we are all Croatians, we can only play football, no one wants her to be bad." ”

'Suker, Luka Modric, Mandzukic, Rakitic are all players that I have trained and I know very well about them, so you can ask me any questions. Besic was quite sincere.

But when he said this, his face couldn't help but show a look of pride.

If this Croatian player is successful, Becic will inevitably go down in the history of Croatian football, and he will have a strong mark.

Seeing the other party's attitude, Bilic was also relieved.

"In the last round against Russia, I felt that there were some problems with the tactical set-up." Bilic looked at Becic.

"Do you think I've made a mistake in my tactical set-up?"

Besic was silent for a moment and said:

"Since the creation of the Croatian national team, we have been in a state of strong defense and weak attack, which will inevitably lead to a more defensive tactical orientation, and positional warfare based on the premise of defensive counterattack is the core tactic of Croatia."

"Baric did it, and Kranica Sr. did it, so a lot of people will subconsciously choose this tactic and think it's the most suitable tactic for us."

Bilic nodded slightly, which is why he chose positional warfare.

At this moment, Becich changed his words.

"But I think the times are improving, the tactics are also improving, the current Croatia is not the Croatia of the past, the lineup is different, and the tactical selection naturally needs to change."

"Before, we didn't have many options up front and we didn't have enough midfield, so we could only play defensive counter-attacks!"

'But now we have Suker and Mandzukic up front, Luka Modric, Rakitic and Vukojevic in midfield, we don't have to follow tradition!'

Speaking of which, Besic's meaning is already very clear.

"Bilic, they never play positional battles at Dinamo Salega, if you are going to build the national team from this, then you should choose to rebuild tactics, just like you rebuild the national team, I think you have the courage!"

Bilic thought in silence.

In fact, he also thought about it.

Running action, strengthening the midfield, focusing more on midfield control, etc.

But the problem is that he's been playing positional battles since his debut, and it's hard for him to suddenly switch tactics and try other styles.

Whether you can play well is one thing.

How to construct tactics is also one thing.

Bilic said suddenly; "Besic, you come to the national team as an assistant coach!"

Burst!

Becic squirted out a sip of beer.

The main thing is that Bilic's ideas are too fanciful and scare him.

"Sorry! I'm sorry! Besic hurriedly wiped the table, scratching his cheek in embarrassment; I don't have to use the national team, I don't have the idea of being an assistant coach. ”

Ay~~~~~

Bilic sighed.

Sure enough, it still didn't work.

"I can give you an idea, though!"

Besic said suddenly.

"I'll recommend you someone, he has a lot of ideas in this area, and he is currently unemployed, so he should be very suitable for you!"

Bilic looked over curiously.

Besic smiled: "Vansteak, he coached Suker and Modric during the time of Mostar Zlinjski, he has a lot of insights in this kind of running action, high pressing, he was dismissed by the club last season, and now he is at home, I was thinking of recruiting him to the coaching staff of Dinamo Zagreb, but now it should be more suitable for you!" ”

Bilic nodded.

Besic thought for a moment, and suddenly said; "One more suggestion for you!"

"What?"

Besic; "Recruit Duimovic into the national team."

"Tommy?" Bilic frowned.

Is Dujmovic's performance really suitable for the national team?

Besic laughed: "Dujmovic is a special player, he may not make a difference for 90 minutes, but suddenly he will surprise you at some point! ”

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