Gao Shen quickly walked into Valdebebas' conference room.
At this time, the players of Real Madrid's first team had all sat in their respective positions on time, and the coaching staff were all in place. Everyone was waiting for Gao Shen.
After scanning around, Gao Shen noticed that Casemiro, who he had just met, had also arrived.
"Okay, let's have a meeting below."
After Gao Shen sat down in his seat, Carlo stepped forward.
Today's meeting is very important because it not only involves a summary of the last round of the league, but also traces some of the situations that have occurred in the team from the national team competition to the current position.
More importantly, it also lays out the work schedule for the next two weeks.
After the fifth round of the league, Real Madrid had a week of precious rest time, but soon, the team will face a devilish schedule again.
The weekend is against Deportivo La Coruña, and then against Porto. Both games are at home, but next weekend they will go to an away game against Barcelona.
It is foreseeable that starting from the game against Deportivo La Coruna, Real Madrid will not have much time to sit here and analyze the team's problems in a leisurely manner like now.
Every day that follows will be as stressful as a war.
Carlo summarized the problems exposed in the past few games, including defensive organization, including passing and cutting cooperation, especially some of the players' movements.
Every player's performance, after every game and every training session, has been pushed to their mobile phones or tablet APPs, and they can all check it. And just now, the coaching staff has specially pushed a bound version.
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Therefore, Carlo now analyzes the problem more from the perspective of the team as a whole.
Next, Real Madrid's training will also make arrangements for these aspects.
After Carlo, Buenaventura, Pintus, Lopez and others also made some analysis specifically on the training content they were responsible for and pointed out the team's current problems.
Among them, Buenaventura is also responsible for rehabilitation and physical therapy, so he focuses more on the team's injuries.
Real Madrid's current injuries and shortages are not serious, but they have to be taken seriously.
Injuries are inevitable for professional players, but injuries and absences must be avoided, especially for important players.
Buenaventura is quite satisfied with the current injury situation of the team. There are basically no major problems, but some players still need to cooperate with the coaching staff and team medical team as much as possible.
Zidane and Hierro are mainly special training players. Zidane is mainly responsible for personal skills, shooting skills, free kicks and other aspects of training, such as shooting training for Jese, Morata and others. C
Ronaldo's direct free kick training and more.
Hierro is best known as a central defender, but in fact, he is very comprehensive and has a very high football IQ. The special training for midfield and backfield players is mainly based on imparting experience, including Ramos and Pepe.
Varane and others all admire him very much.
As usual, Gao Shen stepped forward calmly after his assistants finished speaking.
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"As everyone knows, we are currently four points behind Barcelona in La Liga."
Gao Shen said this very calmly, obviously this gap was within the acceptable range for him.
"If we lose points again, especially at the Camp Nou, the gap will be widened to seven points, and then the situation will be completely different. The pressure on us will be even greater than it is now.
The game will be more difficult.”
Gao Shen's words made everyone present nod in unison.
If the gap is really widened, pressure from all directions will surge in. Under the huge pressure, all problems will be exposed, and even many relationships will be distorted.
This is inevitable for everyone, and it is also why many teams are fine when they win, but immediately fall apart when they lose. This is the reason.
"So, no matter which angle you look at it, we cannot lose this game at Camp Nou."
This is a fact before our eyes.
"In the Champions League, the two games against Manchester City in the group stage, it's really hard to say the outcome. Everyone has experienced Dortmund's strength personally, but I can tell you with absolute certainty that Manchester City is stronger than Dortmund, and
Much better, no one knows and understands this team better than me."
"When the media were celebrating Manchester City's loss in Portugal, I was even more worried because I knew this team. This defeat would force Manchester City to do their best in the remaining games. This would be a frustrating experience.
Worry about the consequences.”
Porto is definitely the weakest team in the group of death.
Whether Manchester City is careless or is upset by Porto, it will force them to be more attentive in the next games.
This is not a good thing for Real Madrid and Dortmund.
"So, we must not lose this game against Porto!"
Everyone nodded again.
"I don't need to say more about the game against Deportivo. We should win this game to avoid being opened up by Barcelona. Therefore, the situation we face next is that in the three games in the next week,
Everyone wins!"
This pressure is indeed quite great.
Deportivo is okay, but Porto, Barcelona, and even Real Madrid are not sure of winning.
Especially against Barcelona and visiting Camp Nou, it is really a disaster.
"I am very experienced against Barcelona. When visiting Camp Nou, the most important thing is state and physical fitness, so in the next two games against Deportivo La Coruna and Porto, we must make rotations, especially Deportivo La Coruna.
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With the physical fitness of a professional player, it is basically unrealistic to perform at full strength for three consecutive games in just one week and maintain his condition, especially when three consecutive games are hard battles.
In fact, in the eyes of many media, it is almost an impossible task to win these three games in a row!
"In the next week, I will focus on examining your performance and make a roster based on your status and actual situation. I hope that each of you will fully cooperate with the coaching staff and give your best in training.
Performance."
Having said this, Gao Shen's eyes swept over everyone present.
Sitting in the audience, the players were also looking at the coach.
Casemiro, after meeting Gao Shen's gaze, secretly lowered his head.
The Brazilian midfielder knew that Gao Shen had promised him a starting position, but asked him to give his best in training.
If he performs well against Deportivo, he may not have the chance to play in the Champions League and the Derby of the Century.
Xabi Alonso had some minor injuries.
At present, there are not many players in Real Madrid who can play this position. Modric and Toni Kroos are not among the first considerations. Casemiro and Raul Albiol are both qualified for this position. Ramos and
Pepe can also make a guest appearance.
But it's obvious that Casemiro has a better chance now.
This made the Brazilian midfielder full of energy.
However, this is a little secret between him and the head coach, and no one can tell it.
"Everyone, I still say the same thing, relax, stay focused and engaged, believe in me and the members of the coaching staff, we can overcome all difficulties, I promise!"
Gao Shen's words undoubtedly filled the players with confidence.
As the most successful head coach in the world, what could be more convincing than assurance from a senior coach?
Besides, Gao Shen does not allow the media to participate in his work externally, but within the team, it has always been relatively transparent.
This also allows the players to clearly understand the intentions and ideas of the coaching staff, making them more convinced.
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Deportivo is a newly promoted team in La Liga this season, but its performance is not bad. It is currently ranked tenth in La Liga. The record in the first five rounds is one win, three draws and one loss, scoring seven goals and conceding seven goals.
These include a 2-0 home victory over Osasuna, a 3-3 away draw with Valencia, and the latest round was a 0-2 home defeat against Sevilla.
Such performance, especially defensive ability, ranks relatively high in La Liga.
The head coach is José Luis Oltra, a 43-year-old Valencian native. He became famous before coaching Tenerife, and later saved Almeria midway.
After coaching Deportivo La Coruña last season, he led the team to the Spanish Second Division championship and entered La Liga, and was re-elected this season.
Judging from last season's La Coruña title win, Deportivo is mainly good at playing at home, with relatively poor away results, good offense and slightly poor defense. However, this season they signed veteran Marchena from Villarreal.
There are several other players who have strengthened the team's defense.
The formation they are best at is the four-two-three-one, a sophisticated and famous formation.
Their current high center forward is former Real Madrid youth training player, Ricky.
It's also interesting to say that Real Madrid is really good at cultivating centers like Morientes, Morata, Joselu, Negredo, and Soldado, and so is Riqui.
"Old rules, they should make full use of Ricky's advantage." Carlo analyzed.
In the 4,231 formation, the center position is still very important.
Gao Shen nodded, "Let the central defender come up and keep an eye on him."
"Or go to Varane?" Zidane asked with concern.
It was he who introduced this French central defender to Real Madrid.
Gao Shen nodded, "This kid needs more opportunities and patience, and we can't dampen his enthusiasm. This game is our home court, and the defensive pressure will not be too great. Give him more opportunities, slowly build up his confidence, and let La
Moss take a break."
Zidane has no objection.
"With Varane, Albiol will have to play as a substitute." Hierro felt helpless.
If Albiol and Varane partner up, the risk is still quite high.
Albiol's passing ability is excellent, but his individual defense ability is relatively average. Varane is too young and may not be able to trap a high forward like Riqui.
The other central defender should be Pepe.
"I have talked with him. After this period of time, I will give him more opportunities." Gao Shen explained.
There are only two central defenders available in the game, and he can't play more. Of course, he has to choose the most suitable player.
Varane is a really good young player.
"If it's on the right, I plan to go up to Carvajal and make a charge."
In this game, Real Madrid's midfielder needs to be rotated. If Arbeloa is on the right, the offensive power is not enough.
"In the following training, let Di Maria and Carvajal play more together and develop more tacit understanding." Gao Shen warned.
