Whether Guardiola will be entangled and whether he will change his formation on the spot is beyond Gao Shen's control.
How to do it in Naples and do it well? This is profound work.
The next morning, the team actually arranged a training, but the intensity was very light. Antonio Pintus was responsible for it, which was a set of muscle awakening training in the hotel gym.
In Pintus's words, this is more about waking up the muscles and preparing for tonight's game.
Gao Shen believes in his professionalism.
After the training, the team had a meal together, took a short rest, and then went to the conference room for a meeting.
This is the tactical meeting on match day morning.
Gao Shen still believes that Barcelona will still adopt the 433 strategy.
Abidal accumulated yellow cards and was suspended. Judging from previous signs, Guardiola should choose to let Puyol play on the left.
Goalkeeper: Valdes.
Defense: Puyol, Pique, Yaya Toure and Alves.
Midfield: Busquets is deep, and Iniesta and Xavi are in the middle.
Forwards: Henry, Messi and Eto'o.
This should be Barcelona's lineup.
Judging from Barcelona's current lineup configuration, even if Guardiola wants to change, it is estimated that it will be difficult to come up with anything new.
Three defenders?
Come on, Barcelona are looking for death if they play three defenders now.
In the past period, Naples' training, targeted drills, and tactical discussions have all revolved around Barcelona's lineup. Gao Shen and the coaching staff have conveyed all the details that need attention to
players.
In this morning's meeting, Gao Shen mainly reminded carefully what he had emphasized and requested in the past, and at the same time, he also made demands on all players for tonight's game.
"This will be a very, very difficult and hard-fought battle. You must be mentally prepared. It may even be the hardest and most painful game you have ever experienced."
Gao Shen said with great certainty.
Everyone knows that the stronger the opponent is, the more, bigger and more serious the problems will be exposed.
Before entering the finals, no one knows what will happen to them, and everyone thinks they have a chance.
But on the football field, if you want to win, you have to rely on your strength to speak for itself.
Barcelona was, if not one of, the strongest team in European football this past season.
But Gao Shen clearly told his players that Naples is also very strong and very good.
"In my mind, we are not losing to Barcelona at all, we are even better than Barcelona!"
When Gao Shen said this, his tone was very determined.
Looking at the current lineup of Naples, any fan who traveled back in time from 2021 will not deny Gao Shen's words. It's just that in 2009, Naples is too young and has no superstars.
And the face of the card.
But after hearing this, the Naples players were still moved by Gao Shen.
If other people said this, they wouldn't believe it, but if Gao Shen said it, they would believe it.
"But I must also remind everyone that our strength is different from Barcelona's strength. We must choose to compete with Barcelona where we are best, instead of competing with them where Barcelona is strongest.
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The players nodded one after another, understanding what Gao Shen meant.
"I hope you understand that in such a game, there are often many variables. We may concede the ball first, or even concede two at once, or something else, but no matter what extreme situation it is,
We must remember to stabilize our position, calm our emotions, and face the game with calmness and rationality."
Naples has mostly young players, which has many advantages. For example, the physical fitness of Naples players will be more advantageous, but it also brings some disadvantages, that is, lack of experience.
Tonight's battle is the most important match in all of their careers up to this point, and even in their lives.
This is like many children, starting from kindergarten, to elementary school, to junior high school, to high school, step by step, but they still feel nervous when they enter the college entrance examination room.
Because this exam is really important to them!
For stars such as Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, Henry and Eto'o, this is not the first time they have experienced such a crucial game. They can even play in something more important than the Champions League final, such as the European Cup final.
, or the World Cup final.
Their rich experience can ensure that they can handle any sudden changes in the game with ease.
"Don't worry, I will still stand on the sidelines, watch you, and fight alongside you as usual!"
Gao Shen's last words made all the players present feel at ease.
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After holding a tactical meeting with the entire team, Gao Shen went to the players one by one to communicate.
But time is limited, so he tries to be concise and to the point when communicating with each player.
There is one exception, and that is Thiago Motta.
Among all four-three-three tactics, the position of the single midfielder who is behind is very special.
Take Chelsea for example. Mikel's shortcomings are actually very obvious, but no matter who the head coach is, he is a single defensive midfielder.
As for Manchester United, Carrick's strengths and weaknesses are also very obvious, but Ferguson has always entrusted him with important tasks.
To put it bluntly, it's because this position is stuck at the key point of transition between offense and defense.
Nowadays, the development trend of football tactics has become clearer and clearer. The concept of total attack and total defense is becoming more and more popular, and the division of responsibilities and roles on the field will become more and more detailed. But behind the meticulousness, there are also
Become more model lake.
Just like Barcelona's Messi, can you tell what position he is in?
Center forward? Winger? Midfielder? Shadow forward? All-around forward?
The answer is that he can do anything, he can even drop into the midfield or move to the wing as a winger.
Gao Shen has been carefully preparing for this game since reaching the final. Among the key points to restrain Messi, Thiago Motta's position is also crucial, but this player comes from Barcelona and is a youth of Barcelona.
He is also a fan of Barcelona and is even rumored to be returning to Barcelona this summer.
As the head coach of the team, Gao Shen asked himself that he managed the team well and knew the players well. However, he could not control whether the players' psychology would fluctuate and change in situations like Thiago Motta's, and then
It affects his game.
In the tactical system, the fourth position is crucial.
He not only has to pay attention to Messi's retreat, but also to Iniesta's forward penetration. He is also responsible for sweeping in front of the defense, as well as the threat to the two ribs from Barcelona's two wingers, and even Alves.
This Barcelona right back is also very capable of attacking from behind.
Thiago Motta has a heavy task, so Gao Shen specially asked Biglia to retreat to assist him.
The player has not yet made a decision on whether to return to Barcelona.
This is actually something that makes Gao Shen very helpless.
Thiago Motta suffered a lot of injuries in his previous life. After leaving Barcelona, he has been wandering. From Atletico Madrid to Genoa to Inter Milan, he has never been rumored to have an affair with Barcelona.
But now, Busquets is still young, Yaya Toure is not stable enough, and Thiago Motta is in his prime, and his characteristics and abilities happen to have the characteristics of both Yaya Toure and Busquets.
How could Barcelona not be tempted?
That's why we have this big trouble now.
Gao Shen has talked to Thiago Motta several times before. Now, the talks are basically the same. The main purpose is to understand Thiago Motta's current state of mind.
After all, he is a 26-year-old "veteran" who has been famous for many years, and Thiago Motta is still in a good mood.
"Don't worry, boss, nothing will affect me on the playing field." Thiago Motta in turn reassured Gao Shen, saying that he could overcome it.
"As you said to me before, even if you really want to return to Barcelona, it will definitely be more important to go back with a Champions League championship, and you won the championship after defeating Barcelona, right?"
At the end of the sentence, Thiago Motta laughed.
Gao Shen listened, but kept paying attention to Thiago Motta's expression and eyes. It was not until he confirmed that the other party did not seem to be faking that he felt a little relieved.
Thiago Motta respects and appreciates Gao Shen from the bottom of his heart.
Although his tragedy began with his defeat by Gao Shen, his rebirth also began with Gao Shen.
When he was abandoned by Barcelona and when he was almost desperate, it was Gao Shen who trusted him, treated his injuries and illnesses, and finally helped him step back to the peak of his career.
Without Gao Shen, Thiago Motta would not be where he is today.
"Boss!" Thiago Motta's eyes suddenly turned red and he became a little emotional.
"In this game tonight, I am not playing for the team, not for the fans, not for myself, I am playing for you. Thank you for your trust and care for me over the past two years. I will win this place for you no matter what."
Champions League champion!”
Gao Shen was suddenly moved when he heard this. He quickly squeezed out a smile, pointed at Thiago Motta, and scolded him for pretending to be a fan.
The latter also burst into laughter.
Many times, for many things and many feelings, just accept them from your heart.
As a man, it's a bit disgusting to say it.
But at this moment, Gao Shen was really relieved about Thiago Motta.
"Come on!" Gao Shen patted Thiago Motta on the shoulder and encouraged him.
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After sending Thiago Motta away, Gao Shen suddenly felt astringent in his eyes.
Not only because of Thiago Motta's words, but also because he thought of Naples, the players in the team, and everything in the past three years.
He is a human being, a living person with feelings.
He spent three years building this team bit by bit, starting from scratch.
He really has feelings.
Tonight was his last game in Naples. Suddenly, Thiago Motta's words reminded him of this, and he felt a little sad.
But he quickly calmed down and took several deep breaths to calm down his emotions.
Be it the last game or the Champions League final.
Because of everything that has happened in the past three years, Gao Shen must win this battle tonight!
After the lunch break, Gao Shen finally welcomed a crucial guest.
