Last season, Manchester City's management system was actually quite chaotic.
This has something to do with Mark Hughes's management style.
As Gao Shen said before, this head coach simply cannot control a team like Manchester City.
Manchester City's recent two captains were both central defenders, first Distin, who later moved to Everton, and then Richard Dunn, but last season, youth training youngster Micah Richards served as vice-captain.
, Petrov served as the team's third captain.
However, what is very surprising is that Robinho has also been the captain of Manchester City, and so has Kompany.
This is because Gao Shen is now in charge of the team. Otherwise, in Gao Shen's previous life, after Manchester City introduced Tevez from Manchester United this season, they directly made the Argentine Beast and Kolo Toure, introduced from Arsenal, as captains.
This is not to say that newly joined players must not be captains, but Manchester City is really in a mess in this regard.
How to establish the team captain has also become a difficult problem facing Gao Shen.
Both Richard Dunn and Petrov were sold by Gao Shen. Micah Richards, a youth training player, is very strong and fast, but his foot skills are too rough.
His roughness is really rough, completely different from that of Jordan Henderson and Giroud.
In other words, the three captains from last season are no longer suitable.
As for Robinho, Mark Hughes made him captain because he couldn't suppress him. Is this necessary for Gao Shen?
From a high-level standpoint, he definitely hopes to support one of his own to be the captain. The best candidate in his mind is Rakitic. This midfielder is dedicated and diligent and has only been with the team for more than a month.
, but he has been recognized by his surrounding teammates. Whether it is attitude, strength or professionalism, there is no doubt about it.
More importantly, he understands Gao Shen's tactical concepts and what Gao Shen wants, and he is a midfielder himself, so he can be a good link between Gao Shen and the players on the court.
But as the team's head coach, Gao Shen must consider the overall situation.
If Rakitic is appointed as captain, what will be the attitude of the old players who stayed from last season?
As a new arrival, with no foundation or qualifications, and being parachuted in as captain, can Rakitic do a good job?
It's not that Gao Shen is worried about Rakitic, but he thinks it's unnecessary.
After careful consideration, Gao Shen made a choice after communicating with the coaching staff.
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"We all agree that you are the most suitable candidate to be the team captain at this stage."
After the training, Gao Shen called Belgian central defender Kompany to his office and told him his decision in person.
Kompany was a little surprised.
Although he also served as the captain of the team last season, he did not do so many times. After all, there was also a regular captain, Richard Dunn, and a vice-captain, Micah Richards. He was more of a guest star.
Even in the recent warm-up matches of the team, the captains on the field were chosen randomly. Sometimes they were even requested by the players themselves, and Gao Shen did not specifically arrange it, so many people said that Gao Shen would
Choose one of your own to be the captain.
For example Rakitic, or David Luiz.
These two players are both direct descendants of the elite, and they are currently Manchester City's biggest and most valuable players.
Among them, David Luiz is still the backbone of Manchester City's defense.
"Boss, I..."
Kompany wanted to say something, but Gao Shen reached out his hand to comfort him, indicating that he should listen to him first.
"Vincent, this is the result of careful consideration by the coaching staff and I. On the one hand, you are a veteran of the team, familiar with Manchester City, familiar with Carrington, familiar with the Premier League, and even familiar with our fans. It is up to you to be the leader."
This captain is the one we feel most at ease with."
Micah Richards, who came from the youth training, will have an advantage, but he can't even keep his main position now, so he is really not suitable.
As for the appointment of Montevino as captain in Naples, wasn't there any other way?
Nowadays, Manchester City itself has dedicated employees responsible for player placement, and there is no need to specifically ask the captain to do this kind of thing.
Professional matters should still be left to professional people, and the captain should concentrate on doing his job well.
"On the other hand, I can tell you clearly that in the new season, if nothing unexpected happens, you will play a more important role in the defense, and the number of appearances and time will be relatively stable. Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, you are
More appropriate."
After hearing this, Kompany understood what the coach meant.
"Boss, can I ask who the vice-captain is?"
"Of course, the vice-captain is Yinwan Rakitic, the third captain is Luis Suarez, and I am considering letting Sabaleta be the fourth captain."
Kompany was still a little surprised by this arrangement.
Rakitic is a direct confidant of Gao Shen. Kompany is not surprised that he can serve as the vice-captain. He even thinks that Rakitic will be the captain.
It's Suarez.
When Kompany asked about his doubts, Gao Shen explained the reason.
In terms of appearance, Suarez will never be the captain now no matter what. In terms of the importance of the team, Suarez is indeed important, but not indispensable. In terms of qualifications, he just joined this summer.
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"Before the training camp, I had not considered him, but after the training camp, I felt that players like him should be affirmed and encouraged, and he should promote more of this atmosphere in our team. I like his performance very much.
Hunger and a desire to win.”
Kompany gets it.
Whether in warm-up matches or daily training, Suarez is the one who works the hardest. Even in gyms that many people don't like, he is very active.
Of course, this is also related to the fact that Gao Shen usually gives him chicken blood to make cakes when he has nothing to do.
Young people are always disliked.
For example, during training, Gao Shen used Suarez as a role model from time to time and called on all players to learn from Comrade Suarez. This immediately made the Uruguayans almost fly, and every training session was like a chicken blood.
As for Sabaleta, he is also a veteran left over from last season and is more than enough to be the fourth captain.
"Boss, what do you want me to do?" Kompany asked with concern.
Gao Shen is very satisfied with Kompany's attitude, which proves that his appointment as captain is wise.
"There is no need for me to say more about the captain's job. I believe you can do it well. You can do it with confidence and boldness. I will support you from behind. You can come to me at any time for anything."
After seeing Kompany nod, Gao Shen got to the point.
"In addition, I hope you can set higher demands on yourself and your teammates."
Kompany listened carefully and kept it in mind.
"We at Manchester City are no longer the Manchester City we used to be. Now we have a very clear goal. The captains and the locker room must also raise their own requirements accordingly. I can tell you very clearly that our goal is to win the championship this season.
If you don’t finish in the top four in the league, you will be derelict in your duty!”
The dereliction of duty mentioned by Gao Shen is not only the dereliction of duty as the head coach, but also the dereliction of duty in the locker room and the captain.
As for whose fault it is, specific issues must be analyzed in detail.
"I hope that you can use the standards of the Premier League champions, or even the top teams in Europe, to demand yourself and your teammates, because we are a team that aims to win the championship, not only the Premier League, but even the Champions League!"
"Vincent, can you understand what I mean?"
Kompany's eyes looked at Gao Shen with an unbelievable, yet full of surprise, excitement and longing look. He had no doubt that Gao Shen could do it, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly and suddenly.
More importantly, he is also the captain of this team.
How did he come to Manchester City from Hamburg a year ago?
Because he participated in the Olympics, he had a disagreement with Hamburg, left the team angrily, and was sold to Manchester City.
If someone had told him a year ago that Manchester City wanted to compete for the Premier League title and the Champions League, he would not have believed it.
Even now, if another head coach said this, Kompany would be suspicious, but he believes what Gao Shen said!
The Belgian central defender took a deep breath, stood up from his seat, and solemnly promised: "Boss, don't worry, I promise that I will do my best to help you manage the locker room!"
His title changed from the rather blunt boss to boss.
Gao Shen is very satisfied with this change.
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After sending Kompany away, Gao Shen called Rakitic in again.
Gao Shen actually didn't need to say anything to the Croatian. I believe Rakitic would unconditionally obey any arrangement he made. However, this was not what Gao Shen wanted. He still patiently explained to Rakitic.
It's nothing more than that he valued Rakitic very much and originally wanted to make him the captain, but people around him gave opinions, and Rakitic was new to the country. After comprehensively considering all factors, Gao Shen decided to make him captain.
I had to make the painful decision to let Kompany be the captain.
Rakitic already had great respect for Gao Shen, but now that he heard these explanations, he became even more excited. He said on the spot that he was Gao Shen's most loyal supporter, not to mention being the vice-captain.
After Rakitic is Suarez.
But Gao Shen adopted another strategy and said that he would let the Uruguayan be the third captain. "This is my encouragement and expectation for you. I hope you can perform better and become a model for other players to learn from."
, just like you do on the training ground, give your best on the court to compete!"
Suarez was so moved.
Although he is only the third captain, this is also the first time in his career.
"I believe it will make you more mature and help and lead this team to win on the court in the way you are best at!"
Suarez was so moved that he said on the spot that he would not let down Gao Shen's expectations and trust.
Finally, there is Sabaleta.
Gao Shen also gave some encouragement and affirmation, explaining his good intentions in choosing him as the fourth captain, hoping that he could help him, the coaching staff, and the other three captains manage the locker room together.
Sabaleta also expressed his gratitude to Gao Shen on the spot and promised that he would do his best to live up to Gao Shen's high expectations.
At this moment, Gao Shen finally let go of this worry.
