King’s Landing in Nottingham

Chapter 154 Relegation Level of La Liga

After playing in Santander for three days, the players of Notts County officially began to prepare for the game. Before the first game before the season, Notts County arranged five warm-up matches against La Liga’s Royal Racing Santander. , Alaves and Vallecano, then returned to the country to play against old friends Northampton and Notts County satellite club Sutton United.

Sutton United has only one goal this year, to enter the League Two, but similarly, several young teenagers on loan have been released for another year. The current Notts County team will not be able to play the game when they come back. , It is better to practice outside for a while.

Four days later, Notts County had an internal training match with Royal Racing Santander on the training ground of Racing Santander.

The Royal Racing Santander, which has been preparing for almost half a month, is obviously faster than Notts County to enter the state, especially Notts County renter Diego Milito.

The 23-year-old Argentine made Wei Xun and Guardiola ticklish with hatred, "Damn labor license!"

"Wei, this is definitely an opportunist. His sense of smell is too keen." Guardiola began to admire Wei Xun's poignant eyes again in his heart. It was too accurate.

The forward from Argentina is not necessarily the best in terms of body, technique or speed, but his sense of smell in the penalty area is definitely top. No matter how Carvalho tries to carry him and squeeze him, he can still Find the space to grab the spot and score the ball.

Simply, this is his own player. It only takes two seasons before he can use it under his own hands.

"That's not it, when did my vision get worse..."

Looking at Guardiola's admiring eyes, Wei Xun was also secretly proud, and couldn't help but start to pretend to be a cross.

Diego Milito is definitely the kind of player who took shape late. His most commendable is his excellent psychological quality. He is strong in the game. It is the eternal label of Diego Milito. It is no wonder that the future generations of Mu Rinho would like him so much.

Just can fight!

Essayas, who was rarely sent by Guardiola in the starting lineup, was embarrassed by Diego Milito. Even Racing Santander fans on the training ground felt that this big central defender was too bad. .

The final score was fixed at two to two. Diego Milito scored twice, and Iniesta and Carvalho scored a goal each in Notts County. The scene was very beautiful and the exciting confrontation made Wei Xun big. Happily.

After the game, Guardiola was very dissatisfied with the players' condition, especially the three guys Ribery, Barzagli and Robben. In just one month's vacation, the weight of these three guys increased by eight on average. jin. Not only is there no need to play the next game, but the weight must be reduced first, otherwise the new season will not be registered and will be thrown directly to the reserve team.

This group of young players in Notts County is most afraid of black sheep. Needless to say, the two guys Ribery and Robben must have gone clubbing and drinking and teasing girls again. To paraphrase Wei Xun’s angrily, that is, "Dogs can’t change eating shit."

"Why are you so lustful, especially you, Frank, it's not enough for you to have Christina? It really maddens me. I brought you to Spain and this is how to let the tiger go back to the mountain. Okay, I will give you abstinence. , During your preparations in Spain, where can't you go!"

"Hehehe..." Robben and Balzali on one side also snickered, gloating at a glance.

"What are you laughing at, Arjan, so are you!"

"Of course, Barzali, you don't have to stand at attention, I know you eat fat, control your diet, and quickly lower your weight..."

...

Three days later, in the game against Alaves, Notts County's lineup was greatly adjusted, and all the starters in the previous game were changed except for Esayas.

A player with the size of Esayas will definitely occupy a place in this season's Notts County lineup. After losing weight, Esayas couldn't help fighting stronger and turning faster. He has very good skills at his feet. In the League of Legends, Esayas can play a big role.

Therefore, Guardiola will use Essayas as the main force in his pre-season preparations, so that he can become familiar with Notts County's tactical system as soon as possible and be able to top it at critical moments.

If the game against Real Racing Santander a few days ago was a confrontational battle, then this friendly match with Alaves was really a defensive battle. It's not just how good Notts County's defense is, but Alaves's offensive line is too poor.

In addition, the status of Notts County players is still being adjusted step by step. Most of the main players have not yet come. Only relying on Esayas's header at the last minute, Notts County beat the opponent with a thrilling goal. .

After this game, Guardiola rarely cursed at the training ground.

"Even if you are not in the best condition!"

"Even if this is not the strongest Notts County!"

"But you can't even win Alaves. I think you are at the level of relegation in La Liga. What about this year's League One? What about your courage to win? You feel invincible after winning a League Two championship?"

"We are the newly promoted horses, so remember that they are promoted! You make me feel that our first task is to relegation, stop thinking about those messy things, everyone, twenty laps, immediately, right away!"

In fact, Guardiola was right. If Notts County even played so hard against the three opponents in the Spanish warm-up match, it would really be a relegation level in La Liga.

In La Liga next season, in the 38th round of the league, Vallecano won a total of seven games and conceded 62 goals; Alaves was no better, winning one more than Vallecano. Field, but conceded six more goals; even Racing Santander, it is a little better, won 13 games, but also conceded 64 goals.

The first two of these three teams were relegated, and Santander was thrilled to relegation. Each of them was the main player averaging almost two goals per game. Notts County also won and stumbled. It is normal for Guardiola to get angry. If Ibaraki County is really labeled like this, it is indeed at the level of relegation in La Liga, of course, it may even be inferior to others.

You know, in real history, Alaves will be the worst defensive team this season, while Vallecano is the worst offensive team this season. If Notts County can’t win, he will play in England this year. The prospects of A will not be too clear.

Wei Xun can really understand Guardiola, and he also feels that Guardiola, a coach who has been immersed in La Liga for many years, is so accurate in his judgment of opponents' strength.

Simply, the players of Notts County are really ashamed and brave, whether it is the scene or the result, Guardiola is satisfied. Seventy-six percent possession rate, 19 shots and three goals.

Robben, Ribery and Van Persie scored three wonderful goals for the team, and Barzagli gave out another penalty in the game. If you don’t reduce the fat on your stomach, , Balzali himself was embarrassed to start. Every time I start to run, I always feel that there are three masses of meat on my chest and stomach...

Three warm-ups, two wins and one tie, six goals and three conceded, just barely make do with it. For Thiago Silva, Guardiola’s suggestion is that he needs a lot of training, and he doesn’t adapt to the rhythm of the European league. Go Milito and Danny Alves, Guardiola really wants to use them right away. Of course, Carvalho, who was brought in from Porto, is really good. At least Guardiola believes that he is currently the strongest central defender in Notts County.

Ps: Tomorrow is National Day, have dumplings, good night brothers!