In the last round of the Champions League group stage, the away game against Bayern Munich actually has little significance.
Unless Naples suffers a disastrous away defeat, it is basically impossible to lose first place in the group.
With the strength and level that Bayern has shown this season, Klinsmann himself is probably not sure that he can beat Naples at home, so the outcome is actually doomed.
Gao Shen arranged a rotation lineup, playing 4, 2, 3, 1, including Pelai, Vidal, Hamsik, Nainggolan and other players, so that they can also feel the atmosphere and atmosphere when they challenge the giants in the Champions League away from home.
Rhythm.
As a result, what was completely unexpected was that in the 25th minute of the game, Vidal's long shot hit the post, causing the Allianz Arena to break out in a cold sweat and triggering a burst of excitement in the penalty area.
Melee.
After Naples grabbed the ball, they reorganized. Valencia passed the ball from the right to near the penalty spot. When Hamsik started to hit the goal, he hit Demichelis' blocked leg and changed to the back line.
Turned into the goal guarded by Rensing.
One to zero!
Everyone in the Allianz Arena was stunned.
Gao Shen was also stunned.
Own goals!
After that, Naples continued to adhere to its own tactical characteristics and suppressed Bayern on the scene.
Until the 82nd minute, Bayern got a free kick opportunity in the frontcourt. Ze Roberto seized the opportunity and equalized the score for Bayern.
In the end, the two sides shook hands and settled for a draw, with no one winning.
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After six rounds, Naples qualified as the group leader with four wins and two draws.
At the same time, Naples is still the team with the most goals in the Champions League group stages this season, which can be said to have won full applause.
Bayern Munich ranked second in the group. Real Madrid defeated Zenit 3-0 at the Bernabeu in the last round and finished third in the group. Zenit lost miserably in the two away games after entering the cold winter.
It can be seen that Russia’s devilish away games also have an impact on the Russian Super League teams.
Several other groups in the Champions League have also determined their rankings.
But Gao Shen discovered one thing very depressingly, that is, this season's Champions League is a bit weird.
In other words, it feels like it is deliberately targeting Naples.
After finally grabbing the first place in the group, the purpose was of course to avoid the second place players in the group who performed well, but it happened that several of the second place teams in the group this season were actually superior.
For example, Arsenal, Lyon, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea...
Of course, compared with Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United and other teams that are first in the group, these are indeed relatively weak.
But no matter what, being able to break into the knockout rounds of the Champions League is a good thing for Naples, which is participating in the Champions League for the first time after more than ten years. Everyone on the team is working hard.
Gao Shen encouraged the players while giving reminders, telling them that the test of the Champions League knockout rounds would be far beyond their imagination, especially those wealthy teams, each of which is a very troublesome opponent.
After the locker room training, Gao Shen came to the press conference hall of the Allianz Stadium under the arrangement of UEFA staff.
Before it was time to enter the field, Gao Shen unexpectedly met the football emperor Beckenbauer.
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Although it has long since passed, the astonishment and excitement I felt when I first arrived and saw the stars and legends have passed.
But Beckenbauer was an exception after all.
After the press conference, Beckenbauer invited Gao Shen to have a drink in the VIP area of the Allianz Arena.
At first, Gao Shen thought he would see other people, such as Bayern's top executives Rummenigge and Hoeness, but he didn't.
This actually made him think wrong.
I thought Bayern wanted to get in touch with Klinsmann and invite him to coach because of his poor performance.
I have to say that at this juncture, coaching Bayern is also a good choice.
But for Gao Shen, dealing with the relationship with Ribery and Robben will also be a big trouble.
There is no doubt about the strength of these two big-name superstars, but from a high-level standpoint, whether they are willing to be used by him and whether they can cooperate in executing his tactics is a question.
Of course, at this stage, it shouldn't be difficult, because Ribery is eager to succeed and Robben is also eager to prove himself again.
But this thought just flashed through Gao Shen's mind, and he even thought it was funny.
Because Bayern has no such intention at all.
Beckenbauer is a very charming person, very good at dancing. Whether it is UEFA or FIFA, he is very popular, so when UEFA Chairman Johansson was about to step down, there were even rumors that Bu
Rat wants to recommend Beckenbauer to run for UEFA president.
But in the end, Beckenbauer did not stand up, but Platini came out to campaign.
There is also news that the reason why Beckenbauer is not coming out is to compete for the FIFA president and become Blatter's successor.
In any case, the football emperor actually has very little power in today's Bayern, but he has a great influence in world football.
When meeting in private, Gao Shen doesn't mind revealing some things.
For example, his first football-related book was Beckenbauer's autobiography.
"Do you remember the Bertelsmann Book Club?" Gao Shen asked with a smile.
When Beckenbauer heard this, he immediately remembered, "Remember, I am a contracted writer and book club member of Bertelsmann."
"I've read their product, your autobiography, I Am Julius Caesar."
"Really?" Beckenbauer was very happy. "When this book was launched in China, I even went to attend the Chinese ceremony. If I had known you liked this book, I should have met you."
Gao Shen laughed and smiled bitterly in his heart: I was still a child at that time!
With this level of relationship, chatting becomes more relaxed and comfortable.
It had been so long that Gao Shen actually didn't remember the contents of the book very clearly, but Beckenbauer was particularly impressed by his trip to China, and he was very enthusiastic about talking about it, and he was also very impressed by some of the scenic spots.
"Next time you come to Shanghai, China, call me. I have a house in the best part of the Huangpu River, overlooking the entire Huangpu River. Then I will find someone to receive you, and I will ensure that you return with a full load."
Beckenbauer readily agreed.
The topic gradually moved from China to football.
Klinsmann's coaching position has been shaken, but his relationship with Bayern's senior management is still very good and he has always maintained close contact.
This is actually a characteristic of Bayern's management.
As professional players, they maintain good personal relationships with many head coaches. Even if someone is fired due to poor team performance, they will always leave room for each other.
For example, Hitzfeld and Heynckes both left after coaching Bayern and were invited back again.
Among them, Heynkos was even recruited back after retirement. This would have been impossible without a very good personal relationship.
When Klinsmann had a drink with Gao Shen before, they talked about many things. Gao Shen also talked about some of his thoughts about German football and Bayern. He seemed to have relayed them to Bayern management including Beckenbauer.
know.
Beckenbauer also chatted with Gao Shen about German football and Bayern.
Gao Shen also answered all questions and told everything he knew. He also asked Beckenbauer many questions about youth training.
Germany's youth training has a very strict system and order.
As a famous German football star, Beckenbauer has personally experienced this process from beginning to end. He is even the most important initiator of this plan. As early as the second half of the 1990s, he had already realized the shortage of German football talents.
Phenomenon.
Gao Shen also learned many things from Beckenbauer that outsiders could not know. Although this youth training knowledge is of little use for the time being, there is no guarantee that it will not come in handy in the future.
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Gao Shen and Beckenbauer chatted for more than an hour before leaving.
But he didn't know that as soon as he stepped forward, Rummenigge and Hoeness came on the back foot.
"Franz, how do you feel?" Hoeness asked with a smile, looking at the direction Gao Shen was leaving.
Beckenbauer nodded, "A very thoughtful young man, and he has already proven his ability in Naples. Many of his ideas coincide with ours, and I think they can be considered."
Rummenigge and Hoeness looked at each other and nodded.
In terms of specific matters, Beckenbauer indeed has no real power at Bayern, but his words are still very useful in many major decisions. After all, he has extraordinary influence at Bayern and in German football.
If nothing else, fans attach great importance to his opinions.
At present, Serie A has played sixteen rounds, and the team is ranked second in the standings. The first place is Hoffenheim, which later became famous and staged the miracle of Huocun. The two teams have the same points, but Bayern
Behind on goal difference.
But this is because Bayern caught up.
In mid-October, Bayern even ranked 11th in the standings. At that time, the management had already considered changing coaches, but Beckenbauer publicly stood up to support Klinsmann. Later, Bayern coach also gradually
After clarifying the situation, the team's performance gradually improved, and now it is second in the standings.
Qualified from the Champions League group stage and ranked second in the Bundesliga standings. This winter break report card is not bad and is within the acceptable range of Bayern. However, if Klinsmann wants to stay at Bayern, he still needs to be more convincing.
Achievements in strength.
"Although Gao Shen has successful experience coaching Real Madrid, he is still too young and must be carefully considered," Rummenigge said.
Beckenbauer and Hoeness both nodded.
With Klinsmann's precedent here, no one dares to be careless.
What if Klinsmann is removed and a younger senior is replaced, and the team falls into chaos again?
Even if that time comes, I'm afraid someone from the Big Three will have to stand up and take responsibility for this decision.
This is a situation that no one wants to see.
Besides, Bayern always chooses familiar coaches when selecting coaches. Now it's just Beckenbauer and Gao Shen who met and chatted for a while, but it's hard to talk about many things.
The biggest difference between Bayern and other teams is that the management understands football, and they all know that selecting a coach is a very serious matter and must be done carefully, and the choice cannot be made lightly.
But Gao Shen has already entered Bayern's investigation scope.
