The 6-0 victory over Roma made everyone in Naples feel excited.
During the recovery training the next morning, it was obvious that this atmosphere within the team could be felt.
Every player is full of energy and full of vigorous vitality.
Gao Shen also brought a second surprise to the players, that is, Zidane agreed to stay in Naples for a few more days.
In fact, after retiring, the French bald man had nothing to do. He was bored and spent every day either spending time with his wife or picking up his children from school. This is indeed very difficult for Zidane, who has been used to playing football for many years.
Unbearable.
Don't doubt it, this is actually the norm.
Many retired stars will have this mentality, so that many veterans will be very resistant before retiring, and even try every means to extend their careers.
Zidane is very courageous in this regard.
Gao Shen told the players that Zidane would stay at the training base after the training session every afternoon to answer the players' confusion and problems when playing football. At the same time, he would prepare a discussion meeting to discuss football matches with Naples players.
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This sudden good news made the Naples players almost go crazy with joy.
That's Zidane!
Being able to get Zidane's guidance is something that many players dare not even think about?
This also made them respect Gao Shen even more from the bottom of their hearts, because they all knew that the key reason why Zidane stayed in Naples was because of Gao Shen. Otherwise, why didn't he go to Juventus, where he had played?
Gao Shen is also very satisfied with the players' response.
As the saying goes, live until you are old and learn until you are old.
In fact, it is the same on the football field.
Young players should work hard to learn and improve their abilities, including improving their understanding of the game.
Regarding football knowledge, learning from super geniuses like Zidane about their understanding of the sport and their experience in using skills will be of great help to their future growth.
Gao Shen himself knows this best.
The books he saw in the tactical library were each of astonishing value. They were the brainchild of famous coaches. Gao Shen benefited a lot from them and his coaching ability improved rapidly.
Now, he also hopes that his players can benefit from the training of legendary stars such as Zidane and Guardiola.
At noon, the draw ceremony for the Italian Cup semi-finals was held at the Italian Football Association headquarters in Rome.
Naples still arranged for general manager Marino to attend the draw.
The four teams that have reached the semi-finals of the Italian Cup this season are Napoli, Milan, Inter Milan and Sampdoria.
The other three are all Serie A teams, not to mention the Milan duo. Sampdoria is currently ranked tenth in Serie A. Their overall strength is also good, but slightly inferior to Roma.
For Naples, the best draw result is of course to draw Sampdoria. In this case, the team has a greater chance of reaching the final. The second is to encounter Milan, and the most unlucky is to encounter Inter Milan.
But things in the world are so weird.
The team you least want to encounter, he just lets you encounter it.
Napoli's opponent in the semi-finals was Inter Milan. When he learned that Inter Milan was drawn, Gao Shen was with the coaching staff, and they all showed bitter expressions.
I have to say that Inter Milan is so strong this season!
Since the Calciopoli scandal, the Nerazzurri have been the only team in Serie A.
Not to mention anything else, just that lineup, which is incredibly luxurious.
The goalkeeper is Cesar. Although he has not yet been canonized, his strength cannot be underestimated and he is definitely the top goalkeeper in the world.
The defense includes Samuel, Materazzi, Cordoba, Burdisso, Maicon, Zanetti, Maxwell and Grosso, all of whom are world-class stars.
The midfielders include Vieira, Cambiasso, Stankovic, Solari and Figo, all of whom are world-class players.
Not to mention the forward line, which can be called the most luxurious striker lineup in the world, gathering Ibrahimovic, Adriano, Crespo, Cruz, Recoba, all top stars.
It can be said that if you just look at the lineup, Inter Milan's lineup is even more powerful than Capello's Juventus last season.
Head coach Mancini is also very talented and has already proven his coaching ability during his time at Lazio.
Facing such a team, Naples is really in trouble.
So much so that after learning the draw results, the Naples coaching staff all showed pessimistic looks.
"Okay, cheer up, don't be so sad!" After Gao Shen saw the changes in the expressions of his assistants, he said
He spoke loudly and encouraged.
"If we can lose 1-2 on the road and beat Roma 6-0 at home, we will still have a chance to defeat Inter Milan in the semi-finals and reach the Coppa Italia final!"
The assistants all felt the high fighting spirit in Gao Shen.
Who says it's not?
Naples just beat Roma 6-0 at home. Even if they meet Inter Milan, what is there to worry about?
Can beat Roma, but still can't beat Inter Milan?
Upon thinking of this, everyone also adjusted.
In the afternoon, after the lunch break and before the training session, Zidane organized a discussion at Fort Volturno.
Gao Shen attended the meeting with all members of the coaching staff.
Since there was not much preparation beforehand, Zidane did not follow the traditional teaching method, but asked the players to ask questions and then he answered them. This not only made the interaction full of fun, but also made the atmosphere more lively.
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The players also cherished this rare opportunity and asked a variety of questions. All kinds of weird questions came out. Some players even asked Zidane, should he step on the court with his left foot first? Or with his right foot?
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Zidane was also very interested in such interactions and tried his best to answer the questions raised by the players.
Naples has a very good characteristic, and that is vitality.
A team composed of a group of young players in their twenties, coupled with sophisticated humanistic management, made the atmosphere in the team really lively, which naturally infected Zidane, and the French superstar was also affected.
After a discussion, there was still some unfinished information, and the two parties agreed to continue tomorrow.
After the afternoon training session, Zidane also left the field as promised and personally coached the Naples players.
For example, he taught offensive players step by step how to shoot, how to pass, and even how to take free kicks.
For superstars of Zidane's level, their control over football can be said to be extremely good. They have all kinds of skills at their fingertips and use them with ease, which is amazing.
When it comes to excitement, Zidane always kicks it himself.
When it was exciting, the players applauded one after another.
"If he had not retired, he could still be the main player in any team in the world!" Carlo said sadly.
Gao Shen did not doubt this, but after seeing Carlo's look and tone, he smiled slightly and said, "Don't think too much.
None of this has anything to do with you."
Zidane's decision to retire is indeed closely related to Real Madrid's sluggish performance last season. Although there was considerable improvement in the second half, he did not take back the decision to retire.
But to some extent, Zidane is a smart man.
This is true whether you played football before or coached later.
Because he knows how to advance and retreat.
If, after winning the double last season and finishing second in the World Cup this summer, he returns to football, everyone will cheer for him, Real Madrid will still welcome him, and even other teams will want to get him, but what happens next?
When you are old, you are still old. No matter how you maintain your condition, you are still old.
Zidane has retired now. With Real Madrid's double championship and World Cup runner-up, he has retired bravely and left his best side in the memory of the fans. This is better than anything else.
Continue to stay and let the whole world see the joke of his old age?
Let those young people step on his shoulders and rise to the top?
Being smart like Zidane means knowing when to advance and when to retreat.
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Inter Milan was drawn in the draw, which put tremendous pressure on everyone in Naples.
Starting from the day of the draw, Gao Shen concentrated all the energy of the team to prepare for the first round, a visit to the Meazza Stadium, and the game against Inter Milan. He studied Inter Milan's tactics and game videos almost day and night, trying to find out his opponent.
Weaknesses and weaknesses.
At the weekend, in the 20th round of Serie B, Naples drew with Lecce 1-1 away from home.
In order to prepare for the cup match, Gao Shen played against Lecce with almost a full substitute lineup, but was forced to a draw at home by his opponent.
This is also something that can't be helped.
Naples' lineup is actually not tight, so Gao Shen must gather the best players to prepare for Inter Milan.
After playing Lecce, Naples spent another two days carefully adjusting in Castel Volturno before heading north to Milan.
On the evening of January 24th, Milan Meazza Stadium.
In the first leg of the Italian Cup semi-finals, Naples challenged Inter Milan away.
As the dark horse of this season's Coppa Italia, Naples won a lot of applause after beating Roma 6-0 at home. Countless Italian media called on Inter Milan to stop Naples.w
No matter what, Gao Shen cannot be allowed to lead his team to the last laugh, otherwise, it will be a disaster for Italian football.
Mancini doesn't talk much. He didn't say much before the game, but he gave his best during the game.
Goalkeeper Cesar, defense Maxwell, Samuel, Materazzi and Maicon, midfielders Solari, Cambiasso, Vieira and Figo respectively, double forward Ibra
Simovic partners with Crespo.
Inter Milan can be said to have used all their main players and played in a 4-4-2 double forward formation.
With the combination of Solari and Maxwell on the left, and Ibrahimovic's suppression of right center back Cannavaro, Naples' right wing was completely destroyed.
In the 11th and 24th minutes of the first half, Inter Milan scored two goals in a row, scored by Solari and Crespo.
After changing sides in the second half, Vieira scored another victory in the 56th minute, extending the score to 3-0.
In the face of Inter Milan's absolute strength advantage, despite Gao Shen's efforts before the game, he was ultimately unable to change the situation.
Gao Shen also suffered the most painful defeat since taking charge of Real Madrid.
