The whole world says that Gao Shen has mastered the secret to winning on the football field.
Therefore, his team always wins.
The British media described Gao Shen as being like a wizard from Hogwarts.
But only he knows that the wand in his hand sometimes fails.
For example, this afternoon on January 7, 2012.
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When Gao Shen walked into the home team's dressing room at the Etihad Stadium, he could clearly feel the panic among the players.
That's fear!
In fact, many people have forgotten that the more often people win, the more afraid they are of losing.
The more afraid you are of losing, the easier it will be to lose, and even the more miserably you will lose.
Therefore, they need to walk on thin ice in every game, work conscientiously, and pay more than others in order to have a chance to continue to win the next game.
The interesting thing about football matches is that it is never just a technical and tactical competition, but also a human competition.
It's like a war.
Gao Shen knows this very well because he has seen the essence and thoughts of countless famous head coaches over the years.
Finally, he slowly read two words between the lines in every book written by everyone in the tactical library.
People's hearts!
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In the away game against Newcastle, Ferguson saved his ultimate move.
So Manchester United lost miserably to Newcastle at St. James' Park.
In fact, this proves that Manchester United has begun to strategically abandon the league and instead wants to win the FA Cup.
Especially beating Manchester City.
This game is definitely not just an FA Cup knockout match, but may be a watershed moment.
Manchester City is very difficult now, not only because of the schedule, but also because of the pressure.
Premier League, Champions League, League Cup, Club World Cup, and now the FA Cup...
Manchester City's game pressure this season is greater than that of any team. Although they have been winning all the way, every player is burdened with heavy psychological pressure.
Ferguson is a master of psychology. He knows better than anyone that in a situation like Manchester City's, if they are defeated on a certain front, the previously good situation is likely to be completely reversed.
This kind of mid-game collapse has happened countless times in Europe's top leagues.
No one can make an exception.
Because this is human nature!
It's like everyone is afraid, afraid, and resistant to failure.
Therefore, he saved his big move and in the first half of the FA Cup third round match at the Etihad Stadium, he immediately stunned Manchester City.
Zero to two, this is the final score of the first half.
The first goal came from a tackle in the penalty area from Kompany.
It was obvious that Nani was not tripped and it was obviously a very successful defensive tackle, but the referee indicated a yellow card and a penalty kick.
The second goal after that was Manchester City's own problem.
Valencia took advantage of the gap after Leighton Baines advanced to attack, received the ball from Sneijder, drove straight in at an extremely fast speed, cut into the bottom line of the penalty area, and passed the low ball to the goal. Rooney tackled in front of the goal.
Hit.
These two goals stunned Manchester City.
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"Sorry, Jordan, we need to adjust our tactics. You can take a rest in the second half and leave the rest to your teammates. You can go take a shower first."
As soon as Gao Shen entered the door, he walked directly in front of Jordan Henderson, squatted down, and spoke softly.
After finishing speaking, he patted Henderson's thigh and said, "Don't worry, in the next round of the FA Cup, I will let you start and play the whole game as compensation!"
Gao Shen even showed a confident smile.
Henderson was surprised. He was still so confident at this time?
But what Gao Shen said naturally carries an unquestionable authority in the Manchester City locker room.
Everyone believes in him!
"Got it, boss." Henderson stood up.
The England midfielder looked at the crowd, nodded and said: "The rest will be left to you, I will face it with you!"
After saying that, he left amidst the applause of his teammates.
Gao Shen still didn't say anything, just stood there and waited.
One of the important reasons why we will use the combination of Henderson, David Silva and Fernandinho in the midfield tonight is that the past few rounds have been too intensive and Manchester City had to disrupt them.
The original rotation mechanism.
For example, Rakitic is injured and Javi Martinez is also slightly injured. They all need rotation and rest.
It is the twelfth lunar month of winter, and the schedule is so frequent. Gao Shen is afraid that they will be injured again and again.
Gao Shen originally wanted to start David Silva and De Bruyne, but considering Manchester United's midfield, especially the big move Ferguson was preparing to unleash, he had to be cautious, so he asked Henderson to replace De Bruyne.
Browne starts.
Of course, Henderson performed really well.
This midfielder has improved very quickly in Manchester City, and the trend is obvious. Gao Shen even started him in many games, and he has become an important member of Manchester City's midfield.
The score of zero to two was more like an accident.
Especially that penalty kick, it was terrible.
The post-Christmas schedule itself puts a lot of psychological pressure on the players. Another penalty kick will make Manchester City somewhat chaotic.
But now, there is no choice but to attack.
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De Bruyne quickly walked into the dressing room.
Before the first half was over, he had already received a message from the head coach asking him to warm up.
After coming in, he greeted his teammates and sat down in his seat.
But Gao Shen still didn't say anything, he just kept standing like this.
The locker room was quiet.
The heavy breathing gradually subsided, and the sweat dried up.
Many players even closed their eyes and rested.
They have been following Gao Shen for almost three years, and they are very clear about Gao Shen's intentions at this moment.
Just calm them down!
It wasn't until Carlo walked out from the side that Gao Shen took a deep breath and turned around in the locker room.
He walked from here to there, from there to here...
Everyone can see that he is brewing and thinking at this moment.
Gareth Bale took out a jersey from the cabinet behind him, put it on himself, covering up his muscular tendons, and then stared at Gao Shen.
Suarez, David Silva, Robben...
So does everyone else.
When all eyes were focused on Gao Shen, he walked back and forth again before standing in front of the tactical board.
Carlo had already helped him set up the formations and player positions of both sides.
Gao Shen knew it all clearly without looking at it, but he still looked at it carefully and made sure that there was no problem. Then he turned around and looked directly at all the players.
Carlo was always very careful in everything he did and almost never made mistakes.
"Everyone."
As soon as Gao Shen opened his mouth, the air seemed to become tense.
"You all know me well. I am a Virgo. I even suspect that I have a serious perfection complex, so I am always particularly resistant to flaws. It will be like a needle, constantly pricking me and making me
Extremely painful.”
"It's like losing a game."
"I don't like losing, you all know, I like winning, I want to win every game."
"When I decide to participate in an event, I will definitely try my best. I will do everything possible to enter the finals and then win the finals."
"So, you can understand that my belief is to win and win the championship!"
"This is going to be tough, guys!"
"I know, I have always known, that this is very, very difficult, because no team can win all the games and win all the championships. It is impossible. They will always lose and lose the championship."
"But the meaning of it is that it always pushes me and makes me try my best in every game!"
Gao Shen's words made everyone in the locker room nod.
He has always practiced this concept and has never changed.
"Before the season, I told you that from the moment we won the Champions League, we had only one enemy."
"Not Manchester United, not Chelsea, not Barcelona, not Real Madrid, not everyone, but ourselves!"
"Yes, after winning the Champions League, our only opponent is ourselves!"
"On the way to winning the Champions League, we have proven to the world that we are the strongest team in the world, and we no longer need to prove anything."
"The only thing we need to do is to keep challenging ourselves, keep breaking through ourselves, and keep defeating ourselves!"
"This requires courage and determination more than ever, my guys!"
"I said, our goal this season is to win four crowns, we want four crowns, guys!"
"I need you to show your courage and determination and show your strength!"
"In the second half, we need to press forward and create more trouble for our opponents."
"Manchester United will definitely go for it. They don't have our advantage in passing and controlling the ball, and they won't let us hold the ball for a long time, so they have to go for it."
"When we were pressed, pass the ball to Kompany and Boateng."
"The full-backs attack and control the ball in the middle. Silva and De Bruyne should actively respond and hit the opponent's two ribs. If the ball is on the right side, we will hit the left rib. If the ball is on the left, we will hit the right rib.
rib."
"When Silva and De Bruyne get the ball, they must move forward decisively and pass forward to create more trouble for the opponent. We want the opponent to see our courage and determination and make them feel the danger.
Make them afraid and terrified!"
When Gao Shen said the last word, he almost yelled it out.
But soon, he calmed down again.
"I have no doubt that we have the strength to reverse the situation. Although it is difficult, I know that you can do it, you will definitely be able to do it!"
At this point, the whistle to promote the venue has sounded.
Gao Shen clapped his palms hard and said, "Okay, that's almost it."
"Finally, I want to say one more thing to you."
"Show your courage and determination, and have confidence in yourself. You are the Champions League champions and a strong team aiming to win four crowns. We should not be afraid of any opponent, because you are the strongest!"
"I will keep an eye on you from the sidelines. I believe you will not let me down."
After finishing speaking, Gao Shen clapped vigorously to indicate that he was dismissed and ready to go on stage.
Before going on stage, everyone came to Gao Shen and hugged him.
