Godfather Of Champions

"Mr. Faisal." Shania found the agent who was reading alone in the living room.

"Ah, Shania, what's the matter?" Fasal took off his glasses and looked back at her.

"Can I take two days off?"

"It's your turn soon, Shania..." Fasal had a headache when he heard this request, and he stood up and explained to Shania.

"When is it exactly?"

"The crew plan is to shoot a scene with you on the 22nd."

Hearing Fasal's words, Shania frowned her brows, and the tip of her nose lifted up. She looked very cute even if she was worried.

Faisal guessed her intention to ask for leave, but he did not say: "Where do you want to go?"

"Moscow, Russia."

Fasal smiled: "If you just watch a game, one day is enough."

Shania also planned to find Dunn after the game, but now it seems that time is not allowed. She sighed: "Yes, if you just watch a game, there is enough time. Book me two tickets to Moscow, Mr. Fasal."

"Two? I'm not going..." Faisal thought that Shania was going to take him to the game, but in fact he still had a lot of work to do. Shania had left, and there was always someone responsible for contacting each other. Fang is not?

Unexpectedly, Shania rolled her eyes: "It's Chris and I."

"Did she also receive the ticket?" Faisal suddenly realized that it was Chris Gronia. Dunn's friend, now because of this relationship, is also familiar with Shania.

"Yeah." Shania nodded.

"Okay, no problem. Besides, Tony's side..."

Shania waved her hand: "You are not allowed to tell him."

"Want to surprise him?"

"No." Shania smiled, "I just don't want him to be distracted by this."

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The day before the game, in the conference room of the hotel where they stayed, Nottingham Forest was holding the last tactical meeting.

This meeting will analyze Chelsea's possible tactics in the finals, teaming with personnel, and the countermeasures of Nottingham Forest. In addition to the on-the-spot command of the head coach, whether you can win the game depends on the results at this time. This is a concentrated expression of the wisdom of the entire coaching staff.

At this time, the protagonist is generally Tang, and Dunn is just in charge of sitting and listening.

Tang is fluent in English with a Nottingham accent, and he is very familiar with English football and is extremely proficient in technical terms. As for the performance in normal work, that is no more nonsense. The foreigners at Nottingham Forest Club could not understand why Tony Dunn would encounter such a talent in learning Chinese through MSN. Is there such a talent in China? Obviously wrong, otherwise, why is the level of Chinese football falling every year?

It can only be said that Tony Dunn’s luck is really amazing!

"... Judging from the intelligence of the past few days, we speculate that Chelsea will put on such a starting lineup in the final --" Tang pointed to the tactical board and said to the players, which has already drawn Chelsea's possible appearances. line-up. "For the goalkeeper, it's Cech. The center back is Terry and Carvalho, the left back is Ashley Cole, who has returned from injury, and the right back is..."

The right-back has always been Chelsea's weakness. Although Mourinho has worked hard in this area when he was in, the people who bought it are always not satisfactory.

"We think it will be Essien." This is the result of the discussion by the coaching staff. The players won't know how this result is reached. It is useless to tell them. They only need to know one result. During the discussion, there were disagreements within the coaching staff regarding the choice of right back.

Chris Lak believes that what Grant lacks is experience. He should send Beletti, a former Barcelona player with experience in the UEFA Champions League final, as the starting right back. This view of his has been approved by half of the coaches. After all, what Chelsea lacks most now is indeed experience.

But Tang has different opinions. He believes that Belletti's condition is unstable and his age is too old. In such a fierce final, his presence will become Chelsea's weakness. On the contrary, Essien, who was used by Mourinho as a panacea, is more likely to appear in this position, not to mention that he has played the left and right full backs and central defenders when he debuted. There is no problem of unsuitability.

In the end, Dunn came forward and made a decisive opinion. "If Chelsea send Belletti, then their right will become our focus area. Grant must know how sharp the Nottingham Forest offensive is from the wing, and Belletti's defense is completely different from Essien's. Level level. Don’t care how crazy the guy talks before the game. In the finals, he will definitely seek stability, at least in defense. Therefore, Essien, who is good at defensively, is more likely to appear in the starting lineup. Right back in this position."

"In midfield, Lampard, Makelele and Ballack, and Joe Cole will be the starters. The forwards are Malouda and Drogba. It looks like it is 442. It may become 433 in the game, Joe Cole. Er moved forward and turned into a winger, with Drogba in the center. He and Malouda were left and right. The three midfielders stood in parallel."

After talking about Chelsea, it's time to announce the starting lineup of Nottingham Forest. This is what the forest team players care about most. It is an honor to be able to play in the Champions League final.

The Champions League final is different from the league. The rotation system cannot be easily adopted. The strongest lineup will naturally be sent to the strongest lineup.

"Goalkeeper Van der Sar." There is no suspense. As long as the experienced Van der Sar has no injuries and is stable, he must be the main force. No matter how talented Akinfeev is, he can only be a substitute.

"Central defenders Pepe and Pikwe, the main task of the two of you is to restrain Drogba, don't make him active, use your physical advantage to squeeze him out of the penalty area, don't give him a chance, don't let him shoot. Tony hopes not to see him in the finals."

The two nodded, indicating that they understood their mission.

"Full-back, Gareth Bale on the left, Rafinha on the right." This is a full-back lineup with full attacking power. What idea Dunn has made in his heart should be completely clear when he sees it-he thinks In the final, he suppressed Chelsea's two wings with his offense on the wings.

"Midfielders George Wood, Van der Vaart, Ribery, and..." At this point, Don paused for a while. He raised his eyes to look at Dunn, who was sitting next to him, before continuing, "Lennon."

This decision is a little surprising. Of course, Beckham had an injury, but it was only a minor injury after all, not to the point where he could not play. However, under the strict disciplinary requirements that have been cultivated for a long time, there is no noise in the conference room. Except for Lennon himself a little surprised, everyone else looks as usual.

Tang is still reading this first release list, while Dunn is secretly observing the look of everyone, hoping to understand the inner thoughts of these people through their subtle expression changes. At the moment the name "Lennon" came out, a disappointed expression flashed across David Beckham's face. This change did not escape Dun En's eyes.

"Strikes Van Nistelrooy and Eastwood."

The Danish boy Bendtner waited patiently to the end, but did not hear his name. Unlike Beckham, his disappointment was beyond words.

In the four seasons of joining the Forest team, Nottingham Forest entered the Champions League final for three consecutive seasons starting from the 05-06 season. This is a proud result. But for Bendtner himself, this is really not worth mentioning, because he has never been a starter...As a rising star with high expectations, this treatment is really a shame...He is in the Danish national team He is the main striker, but he didn't even have a chance to start in Nottingham Forest.

Originally, after Viduka left, he thought his future in Nottingham Forest was bright. Unexpectedly, Tony Dunn changed hands and bought Van Nistelrooy that Manchester United didn't want! Now, as a powerful center, he was forced to accept the reality that Van Nistelrooy could only be a substitute. At first he thought that Van Nistelrooy’s age would start to increase, and his state would definitely decline. Then he would have a chance to turn himself over. He didn’t expect that... the more and more Van Nistelrooy this old gun was played in Nottingham Forest, the better, only Injuries may defeat him. In the past two years, he has suffered minor injuries, which are not enough to affect his state and playing time.

Thinking about it this way, Bendtner suddenly felt that his future in Nottingham Forest was gloomy...

Dunn is still observing, Tang has already begun to explain the specific tactics of the Forest team in the game.

"...Fifteen minutes into the game, hold on. Then the two full-backs actively moved forward. Midfielder George Wood dragged behind, Van der Sar appeared forward in the midfielder's position, Ribery and Lennon's position slightly Keep inward.” Tang said as he drew the team's formation on the tactical board. It’s a diamond in the midfield, but it’s different from the classic 442’s diamond stance. This diamond is not elongated, but a diamond that stretches the distance between the front waist and the back waist. In fact, the flat diamond is erected. Look like.

Ribery and Lennon moved inward. On the center line, it was a relay station connecting the back and front midfielders, and at the same time gave way to the forward penetration of the two full-backs. In the actual game, if they move forward in a straight line, it is aimed at Chelsea's ribs. If they slash, they can go to the side or the middle. In short, they can make their own decisions based on the situation on the field, which is very flexible. Since Van der Vaart is very close to the striker, his task is not to attack the organizer, but to be responsible for the last pass or direct long-range shot. So who is responsible for the offensive organization?

"George." Dunn stood up and took Tang's words, "The position in the game is much more flexible than the current tactical board. You start from defensive to offensive, and you organize the offense."

George Wood was a little surprised. Let him organize the offense in such an important game? Tony Dunn is okay, right?

However, Tang En didn't give any more explanations. After saying this, he sat down again and returned the dominance to Tang.

The tactical meeting continues, but some people have become absent-minded...

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After the meeting, the players left the meeting room one after another, Dunn stopped David Beckham, and they wanted to talk privately.

Everyone knows why Dunn wanted to keep Beckham, it must be because of the starting list. He may have to make some explanations. Bendtner turned to look at Dunn and Beckham who were in the meeting room, a little jealous. Why is it that the same person who is not on the starting list, Beckham can be left alone to listen to the explanation of the head coach, but he can't? This is really a reality that he can't accept...

Everyone left, Bendtner looked at the door of the conference room at the door being closed again, and then turned away unwillingly.

In the empty conference room, Beckham and Tony Dunn sat opposite each other. He looked at Dunn and said, "You are looking for me because of the starting list, boss?"

"When only the two of us are there, don't call me "the boss", call me "Tony"." Dunn scratched his head, thinking in his heart how this topic should start better. "Uh, I know you may be disappointed about this."

"To be honest, there is one point. Although I am old, I still want to participate in the Champions League final again. But I know you must have your reasons for this arrangement. You are the head coach. Although we are good friends, we are treating With regard to the game, my attitude is the same as yours."

What attitude? It is to give priority to team requirements. Beckham is a world-class star, but there has never been a scandal in his career that conflicts with the team's head coach because he wants to get a chance to play. On the one hand, he always has a stable playing position, on the other hand. It is related to his professional ethics.

Dunn is very grateful to Beckham for understanding him so much. Everyone knows that he and Beckham have a good personal relationship. If Beckham uses this relationship to force Dunn to give him a stable main starting position, Dunn will not be able to manage this team, because in this way the team will be divided into "the head coach's direct line" and "with the head coach" The two parts of "general relationship" will inevitably split at that time.

Fortunately, Beckham has never done such a thing that discredited the head coach.

"Yes, the only reason is the need for tactics. Lennon has the ability to move forward. He and Ribery on both sides can fully disrupt Chelsea's defense..."

Beckham didn't speak, he didn't intend to find a reason for himself to be able to play. Anyway, he must abide by what the coach decides. In the last season at Real Madrid, Capello didn't like himself and put him in the cold. He also silently accepted, but chose to leave in the end.

Dunn also knows how cruel it is for a veteran who is eager to prove himself again. Maybe this is the last time he has a chance to stand in the Champions League final in his career, but he can only be a spectator.

"But you are on the bench." This may be comforting. "The same is a tactical need, I may also send you out, after all, your long shots and passes can still cause a lot of trouble for Chelsea."

Beckham smiled.

Dunn felt something was wrong, and he asked Beckham: "Is there any problem?"

"Don't you think it's not good for you to do this, Tony?" Beckham said.

"Not so good? Which place do you mean not so good?"

"Specially leave me here and tell me that I don't have to worry about not being able to play. You are on the bench and you have a chance."

"Uh..." Dunn still didn't quite understand what Beckham meant.

"What do those who are not on the starting list think? Tony."

"Ah!" Tang En suddenly realized.

"Don't do this next time, I'm not a kid who doesn't know anything. Although you always say that you should treat me equally, sometimes I don't think you treat me like an ordinary player."

Dunn looked at Beckham and giggled. Of course, as a fan watching you grow up, you have spent more than ten years of youthful time with me. Although I work hard, I can't completely treat you as an ordinary player... …

Just like Albertini, some people have left an indelible mark in my short twenty-six years of life. I watched them appear on the professional football field for the first time as a young teenager, and watched them win, win championships, and embrace beauty. Let's look at them experiencing failure and setbacks, facing the pain of injury, and finally slowly fade out of people's vision...

You said, David, how can I treat you as ordinary players? Saying that, I don't want feelings to completely overwhelm reason.

Your contract with me is only two years. You said that if you can still play in two years, you will go to the United States to accompany your wife. Because Victoria gave up on herself for two years to satisfy your selfishness, you will have to double it back later. Now, there is one year left. I gave Albertini away a year ago. A year later, what gift should I give you away?

I'm not sure about the future, so this year, tomorrow, this game will be.

"If there is nothing wrong, can I go back?" Beckham asked.

Dunn came back to his senses and nodded: "Sleep well, David, be refreshed tomorrow."

"You treat me as a rookie again." Beckham smiled helplessly.

"Ah... sorry." Dunn patted his forehead. "Goodbye, David."

"Goodbye... Boss." Beckham said as he went out and closed the door.

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When Dun En was alone in the conference room, he sat down, leaned on the back of the chair, and let out a long breath.

It's another decisive battle. How many decisive battles have you experienced since crossing here inexplicably and becoming the head coach of this team? He hadn't remembered it long ago. At first he would think that this was his first, second, and third game, and then it became-what is the first game? Who cares about that! Just win!

Yes, quantity has no meaning, only results are valuable. In the next ten or twenty years, I will experience more decisive battles of this kind. I feel so stupid about this.

This is just a small step in my coaching career.

Dunn got up from the chair, turned off the light, and walked out the door. (To be continued, if you want to know what's going on, please visit www.qidian.com, there are more chapters, authors are supported, and genuine reading is supported!)

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