In terms of defending against Barcelona, Gao Shen had some ideas and frameworks very early on.
Therefore, when reaching the Champions League semi-finals, Gao Shen's biggest headache was Manchester United, because Ferguson's tactics were so changeable that Gao Shen could not guess what he was thinking or what he planned to do.
But Guardiola's Barcelona is different. This team always plays in the same channel.
In other words, as long as you adapt to Barcelona's playing rhythm and method during the game, half the battle will be won.
Athletic Bilbao is a good example of failure, but Napoli can do better.
For example, the pressing pressure against Barcelona.
Athletic Bilbao's strategy is to establish a strong pressure belt near the midline, allowing Barcelona to control the ball in their half and unable to easily pass it into their own half to pose a threat.
The same goes for advanced strategies.
Since advancing to the finals, Naples has been practicing monkey walking and shadow training every day, which is to strengthen one-touch passing and team pressure. The former allows Naples to maximize the quality of transfer after grabbing the ball, so as not to be forced by Barcelona.
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The latter ensures the intensity and quality of Naples' team pressure.
What should you do once the pressure zone near the midline is breached?
Quickly get into position and form your own defensive formation.
Gao Shen specially organized several group games within the team to test the team's ability to quickly position itself and establish a defensive order. The effect was quite good, and Gao Shen and the coaching staff were quite satisfied.
This means that Naples will reduce the pressure on Barcelona in the half, especially near the penalty area, and instead concentrate all its efforts to establish a pressure zone near the midline to prevent Barcelona from passing the ball through the half.
Athletic Bilbao encountered a big problem during the game, and that was physical exhaustion.
This is not a big problem for Naples.
Because in the past three years, Gao Shen has been practicing the rotation strategy.
It is similar to a wheel battle.
For example, for harassment in the frontcourt, Cavani goes up first, and then Cavani retreats to the side, allowing one of the two wingers to go up, and then another person is replaced...
In fact, in the next few years, more and more teams will adopt such tactics when pressing.
Gao Shen still clearly remembers that when Bayern played Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals, Bastian Schweinsteiger, who played as a double midfielder, pushed to the front, allowing Gomez and others to withdraw and take a breather.
This is a rotation mechanism.
Naples' center is Cavani, who can't run fast, and there's Rakitic, who can't run fast, in the midfield.
When it comes to executing this set of tactics, Gao Shen dare not say anything else. Among the current strong teams in European football, no one can compare to Naples.
Rakitic's task will be more forward, mainly to suppress Xavi, Iniesta, and even Busquets.
Biglia is closer to Thiago Motta, because someone must keep an eye on Messi and protect the ribs. At the same time, he must also pay attention to Iniesta's back insertion, which is also very fatal.
one point.
Eto'o and Henry are both the world's top scorers, and they can create a lot of threats in the ribs. Coupled with a nearly buggy Messi, Naples must assemble heavy troops in this area.
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After some in-depth analysis, up to now, the whole idea is actually very clear and very mature.
In the past few days, Naples' training has been developed and deployed around his idea.
"I still say the same thing. Everyone outside said that this game will be a wonderful offensive battle, because we and Barcelona are both offensive teams, but I want to say that this is a defensive game.
war!"
Gao Shen saw this issue very clearly and spoke very firmly.
"We will not be conservative, and we are not good at being conservative, but for us in this game, the most important thing is to focus on targeted defense. As long as we can defend Barcelona's offense and passing, then with Barcelona's defense, I
I can guarantee that our offense will definitely not be bad and we will get a lot of offensive opportunities."
"On the contrary, if our defense is not good, Barcelona's passing and possession will be like a flood, constantly pouring in and infiltrating until we collapse."
This is not a question of whether you want it or not. To put it bluntly, Naples and Barcelona cannot compete with the ball.
Looking around the world, no team can compete with Barcelona in possession of the ball.
Possession of the ball is something that is ingrained in Barcelona's DNA and no one can beat it.
Not only now, but also in the past, even in Barcelona's darkest and sluggish late 1990s and the turn of the century, they were still good at keeping the ball.
Therefore, Gao Shen's strategy is to focus on harassment in the frontcourt, high-pressure near the midline, and shrink the defense when reaching the rear.
In addition, Gao Shen also emphasized one point, which is rhythm.
"We must disrupt Barcelona's rhythm!"
Many people say that Guardiola's tactics are very similar to Gao Shen's.
When you lose the ball, you rush for it. When you get the ball, you slow down and pass the ball patiently.
When Naples had the advantages of passing and controlling the ball and having technical advantages, they basically used this style of play, which proved to be successful time and time again. However, in the Champions League, Gao Shen appropriately reduced the amount of passing and controlling the ball, and played more directly and concisely.
"Barcelona's tactical characteristics mean that when they press forward as a whole, there will be a large gap behind them, and we have the strength to attack their behinds; Xiao Kuailing's passing and controlling style is certainly their advantage, but
Their physical weakness causes them to suffer a lot in physical confrontation and set-piece defense, which is also our advantage."
Gao Shen proposed that in the last few days, we should focus on practicing the offensive tactics of free kicks, especially corner kicks.
Guardiola's Barcelona only has a few players, and they basically follow this style of play and this rhythm. As long as they adapt to it and hold on to it, they will be doomed.
They don't have a plan B at all.
Of course, many times, on the football field, talented players like Messi and Iniesta, their flash of inspiration is the biggest variable.
But flashes of genius are rare but hard to come by.
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After a two-hour meeting, Gao Shen ordered the restaurant to prepare supper early, and everyone left after eating.
Gao Shen still went back with Zidane and Lucas, but their destinations were not the same.
Lucas has always rented a house alone, and this guy changes girlfriends more diligently than anyone else.
Zidane has also moved to a hotel since yesterday.
Yes, his family and friends in Madrid and France are here.
It's very close to Rome from Naples, and they want to go shopping while they have time now.
As a big city in Italy, Naples still has many attractions to visit.
For example, there is the Egg Castle not far from Gao Shen's home, and the Mount Vesuvius on the other side of the bay facing each other day and night.
After his family arrived, Zidane naturally moved out of Gao Shen's home and stayed in a hotel with his family.
And Sarri, he has also gone home to live in the past few days.
"By the way, Gao, when will your 'Mourinho' come to meet the real Zidane?"
On the way back to the Bay Area, Lucas, who was in charge of driving, suddenly laughed and asked.
When Zidane heard this, his face suddenly darkened.
Gao Shen, this unscrupulous person, clearly said that he wanted to delete the characters, but in the end...
This will be a lifelong shame!
"I just saw the text message they sent me. They have taken off from Dubai. I have also arranged for the club's driver to pick them up. I expect to see it when I wake up." Gao Shen was also full of expectations.
He has also not seen his family for half a year.
Su Qing and her group flew from the capital to Dubai, and then from Dubai to Rome. The entire journey was taken care of by Emirates Airlines. After all, Gao Shen was their global ambassador, so there were still some benefits.
Speaking of which, this was the first time they met Gao Shen's family.
Even when he was at Real Madrid and participated in the Champions League final, Gao Shen's family members never showed up.
This is the first time this year.
"Are you nervous?" Zidane asked suddenly.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Gao Shen closed his eyes and smiled, "I was nervous when I played against Manchester United. But now that I'm playing in the Champions League final, I'm not nervous anymore."
"Why?" Zidane was curious.
Gao Shen shook his head, "I don't know, maybe it's because I'm familiar with Pep."
Gao Shen is indeed very familiar with Guardiola.
He could even guess some of Guardiola's thoughts and plans. This was not only because of the familiarity and understanding in his previous life, but also because of the relationship and cooperation in the past period. The most important thing was the tacit understanding and sympathy between the two.
Of course, Guardiola is also very familiar with him, so the key depends on who can restrain the opponent better in this final.
"By the way, Zinedine, have you made a decision?" Gao Shen asked with concern.
Florentino has announced that he will run for Real Madrid chairman, and he is the only one who has announced his candidacy so far. If there is no competitor, he will be elected without any doubt.
Valdano will return to Real Madrid, and Jose Sanchez, Butragueno and others will remain in office, but Florentino also invited Zidane, hoping that Zidane can return and serve as the president's special advisor.
The interpretation of this by the Spanish media is that if Zidane's current assistant Gao Shen goes back to be Real Madrid's special advisor to the president, wouldn't that be tantamount to paving the way for Gao Shen to return to Real Madrid?
But only Gao Shen knows in his heart that it is impossible for him to return to Real Madrid this summer.
In other words, he doesn't know when he will go back, and he is not in a hurry.
There is a saying that is right, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.
"I haven't thought about it yet." Zidane shook his head.
Florentino's invitation was difficult for him to refuse, and the future Real Madrid president had made it clear that he needed his help.
Gao Shen nodded, and he was mentally prepared.
"No matter what, I will respect your decision." Gao Shen chuckled.
Zidane nodded and said nothing.
It was only a matter of time for him to return to Real Madrid.
His family is there, his past career, and future development are all there. What reason does he have for not going back?
In fact, what Zidane wants to see most is for Gao Shen to go back with him.
But many things are beyond his control.
It's not even something Gao Shen and Florentino can decide.
