King’s Landing in Nottingham

Chapter 35 Brainstorming

You always have to pay back when you come out. Notts County leveled the opponent in the last round of the league. This match was also equalized by the opponent at the last minute. One after another, even if the debt owed in the previous match was paid. Wei Xun, who has read a few positive psychology books, has learned to comfort himself. After all, Brighton is the No. 1 team in the league.

After four rounds of the league, Notts County won only one victory, and the rankings on the standings were also surpassed by Northampton and Reading. The team has only two points of buffer space from the relegation zone. For Notts County, whose goal for the season is to directly upgrade to League One, this ranking is really unacceptable. But for most English fans, this ranking is normal. As expected, Notts County was just a relegation team last season. A few young men were bought and a Spanish coach was replaced. Can the salted fish stand up? dream!

On the night back to Notts County, Wei Xun, Zhao Tai, and Guardiola gathered all the coaches of Notts County to start an emergency meeting in the meeting room of Meadow Lane Stadium. The theme of the meeting was only one: the team. Tactics. Notts County has had no wins against strong teams since the start of the league. The team has a total record of 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss. A total of 7 goals in 4 games have been scored, but 6 goals have been lost. The team has only one goal difference. There are huge problems with both defense and offense.

In fact, Guardiola has also been reflecting on what is wrong with his tactics and how to improve it. The number of corner kicks and ball possession shots are clearly far ahead, but he is in the lead and does not score. Therefore, Wei Xun initiated such a plan. All the coaches and management participated in the brainstorming, and he and Zhao Tai were really laymen on football tactics. During the emergency meeting, they played the role of waiters, serving Guardiola, Javier, Crawson and others. Pour tea and water, and do a good job of logistical support.

Professional people do professional things. Although many people in Notts County think that Wei Xun is a very professional scout, Wei Xun knows in his heart that he is just a foresight, and if the cows are blown up, they will explode. . After preparing drinking water for everyone, Wei Xun sat quietly in his seat and listened to the coaches' speeches.

After Guardiola's self-report, Wei Xun thought of some details of Guardiola's six crowns in Barcelona: Guardiola perfectly inherited and carried forward the tiki-taka left by his predecessors, and will take possession of the ball as the core tactics. Played to the extreme. In the game, Barcelona players are often seen to suppress their opponents and bombard them near the penalty area. While crushing their opponents in possession rate, they also brought countless trophies and honors.

From the perspective of the number of championships won, Guardiola's tactics do feel somewhat invincible, but Wei Xun feels that with advanced tactics, a lineup of outstanding players must be used to achieve it. Therefore, Guardiola is in Barcelona. His success is also inseparable from that group of outstanding players.

At the time, Barcelona’s midfielder had Xavi, a top ball-handling master, accompanied by a top ball-handling midfielder such as Busquets, and two top attackers, Iniesta and Messi. Joel and Pique, the central defender combination is also very good, in comparison with the hard power of other teams in La Liga, Barcelona undoubtedly has a great advantage. Coupled with Guardiola's training of the players and his tactical requirements, the abilities of these players were finally brought into full play.

On the other hand, Guardiola in Bayern's period has been criticized by fans. Bayern's record in the Champions League is also embarrassing and often has the experience of losing by a large score. In the past few seasons in Manchester City, Guardiola has introduced a large number of Bravo, Stones, Sane, Gundogan, Silva, Walker, Mendy, Laporte, etc. to meet Guardiola's technical requirements. Of the players, the transfer fee that needs to be spent is obviously not the current Notts County can afford, so this is also one of the reasons why Wei Xun desperately wants to develop the youth training of Notts County. Make it yourself!"

In addition, Wei Xun found that Guardiola's passing tactics will expose great shortcomings when facing Vale Port, Brighton and other teams that are good at high positions. If the opponent has sufficient physical fitness, it will be against Knotts. When the county makes an airtight press, players will make mistakes one after another, which will eventually lead to the team losing. Once the opponent seizes the opportunity, it is fatal, and such a mistake has sentenced Notts County to the death penalty in a single game that determines the outcome. Port Ville and Brighton have already given the ball to the entire Premier League. The team provided a template for the victory over Notts County, depending on the execution of these teams.

Although Guardiola's tactics have not been fully understood by other teams for the time being, the goal of Guardiola's tactics is almost universally known. With fierce defense coupled with physical forceful pressure, it is possible to take it at Meadow Lane. Even if it is to add new aid, it has to be in the middle of the season and after the start of the winter window. The only thing Notts County can do now is to seek change while maintaining stability. You will take the initiative if you change first.

Zhao Tai, who is next to Wei Xun, is sitting on pins and needles at this time. Although he has been in Notts County for three months, he is still an out-and-out layman for football tactics. And this round of brainstorming was quite tragic, and everyone had to speak. This was a devastation to Zhao Tai. Fortunately, he prepared the data in advance, so that he would not lose the chain at the critical moment:

"In the 4 rounds of the league so far, Notts County has conceded six goals, ranked third in the number of goals conceded, scored seven goals, and ranked ninth in offensive firepower. Our usual formations are offensive formations. Part of the time is very slow, with long time possession of the ball, with an average possession rate of 59%, the first in the English League, the number of corner kicks is also the number in the league, and the average number of shots per game is also the first. The tactical matter, I can’t say it, but looking at this data, our defense seems to be a bit problematic. I think our focus should be on improving the quality of defense. It’s best to use four guards and two defensive midfielders to stabilize the defense first. The defender’s words are a bit risky, can we defend first, at least get a point?"

Most of the coaches present here are quite clear about the problems Zhao Tai said, but they are now shown with clear data, which has also aroused some people's reflection.

For Notts County, which ranks among the top ten in the league in card rate and number of fouls, this seems to be turning the cart before the horse: Their play style determines that Notts County should be the party to be violated, but the problem is that the team has been in the long run. After possession of the ball, as long as the ball is lost, it is easy to be quickly counterattacked by the low-level England team. In order to block the attack, tactical fouls are also inevitable. After all, the penalty area plays more and less than the set ball near the midfield. , Or the latter is slightly safer.

"Josep and I talked about some of his tactical concepts. Our full-backs are very good, with strong up and down ability, assist ability, and one-on-one single defense ability. But I think there is another key role that needs our attention. It is the team’s defensive midfielder. At this position, Tiago is mainly playing, and sometimes George can also play a cameo, but this position is very difficult to play. Josep’s tactical midfielder, I think it should be A free midfielder."

"Do not move up and down with the team, but should be responsible for responding to the team's central midfielder and midfielder, and at the same time assisting in the defense of the team's back line, especially when one of the central defenders presses on to organize the offense or is attacked due to the execution of the man-to-man strategy When pulling out, this position is very important. For example, in the last game, the back midfielder missed many times and lost the ball at a key position. Even if we targeted the formation of the third midfielder, we could not clamp the opponent's forward. I I think there is a factor at this level. "Klauschen is worthy of the battle-tested veteran. It can be said that his remarks hit the hearts of everyone here.

Wei Xun suddenly realized a problem he had overlooked before: the players he bought, as the media had previously reported, most of them have not proven themselves in the four major leagues!

It is undeniable that they are all great stars in the future, but for now, some of the players' abilities are not enough to support them in thoroughly implementing and implementing Guardiola's tactics. The other teams in the English Second Division have more or less players who are in their prime years. Although most of them are no longer able to play in the Premier League and the Premier League, they can only commit themselves to the Premier League team, but their abilities With enough experience, when they played against Notts County, they formed a pair of blasts at a certain point. With the simple and rude tactics of the English Second League, as long as the other English Second teams follow the gourd, it is difficult for Notts County not to be forced to do it. Out adjustment.

Coach Vila from La Masia obviously has a deeper understanding of Guardiola's tactics. His words resonated with everyone present: "Josep has always emphasized the importance of focusing on'purposeful possession' in training. We are not passing the ball for the sake of passing, which will make the elderly fans drowsy. You need to figure out the intention behind each pass, whether you want to open up the space, or want to move between the defensive players? This needs to be done. The players themselves slowly accumulate and learn through the game, which requires experience and pre-judgment. But one thing, I think we must tell the children, that is, what is the ultimate goal of our passing?"

"Controlling the game under our feet will help us save energy..."

"Frequent transmission and control, sudden forward and forward transmission, can find some good opportunities..."

"Controlling the rhythm of the game is better for us to win..."

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Everyone talked a lot about it, but Wei Xun raised an unrelated question for no reason at this time, "I wonder if you have paid attention to the defense of the Italian team?"

None of the participants was Italian, and Dario Hubner went to train Chiellini tonight. In addition to Clauchen and Guardiola, others did not know the situation of the Italian team and the national team very well. After Guardiola and Clauchen had a brief eye contact, Clauchen took over this The question is, "The Italian team, or the Italian national team, their defenses are linked very quickly, and they are always a whole. The mutual positioning and supplementary defense are all in place. That way, it's perfectly like It's an automatic bicycle chain..."

"Their chain defense is amazing!"

"Yes, Javier, the Italian team's defense of space oppression is like two chains. It always emphasizes that as the football moves in the overall formation, the first chain is always locked in front of the ball, and the second chain follows this. The first chain moves and protects behind. Even if the opponent crosses the first chain, while the first chain makes up for defense, there will be a second chain to defend. This will ensure that they are in the ball area. Play more and less, limit the space for holding the ball, and at the same time use the distance between the defenders to block the angle of the opponent's forward threatening ball. Only safe **** such as cross passes and back passes can be used."

"Therefore, the Italian players are usually very hard. After all, the overall defense attaches great importance to discipline, off-the-ball running, coping, and protection. It can be said that they are all tired. They have maintained their formation after running for a long time. Maybe the broadcast shots are not enough. To one, there is no data. Only when 10 players on the field work hard and spare no effort, can they play this kind of overall defensive feeling." Guardiola also told some of his feelings against the Italian national team in a timely manner. , The answer in Wei Xun's mind is getting closer and closer.

"Since Italy's defense is to reduce the opponent's offensive space, and so on, I think the purpose of our possession of the ball is very simple, which is to mobilize the opponent by constantly shifting the ball to gain offensive space."

"Wei, you're right. This is something that both Josep and I recognize." Billa gave Wei Xun a high degree of affirmation. After all, not every boss can blend the ball without knowing the ball. The team’s tactics and the ability to give constructive opinions when you are needed, Wei Xun’s wingman is very nice.

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