After playing Capello's Juventus in the Champions League quarter-finals, Gao Shen studied Ancelotti in the tactical library every night.
He found a very interesting place, that is Saki.
To a certain extent, Ancelotti is Sacchi's successor.
When Ancelotti was still a player, Sacchi entrusted him with important tasks and trained him to become the core of AC Milan's midfield. At that time, the Rossoneri used a 433 formation, and Ancelotti played
Like the deep-lying fourth position of Barcelona and Dutch football.
But during his time in Rome, Ancelotti was a standard No. 10 player.
When Gao Shen saw this, his first reaction was, isn't this Pirlo?
They are both No. 10 players, and they are all attacking midfielders. Isn’t Ancelotti trying to make Pirlo into another version of himself?
The difference is that Pirlo's style of play is quite different from Ancelotti's as a player.
If Ancelotti's playing style of playing Pirlo in the attacking midfield was a revolutionary innovation, how great must Sacchi's use of Ancelotti nearly twenty years ago be?
But soon, Rijkaard arrived.
This textbook Dutch No. 4 came to AC Milan and formed one of the greatest classics in football history, the Dutch Three Musketeers. At the same time, it also changed AC Milan to 442, Rijkaard and Ancelotti.
Sits in the middle of the midfield.
According to Ancelotti's own evaluation, this combination has profoundly influenced many, many people. In the future, any double midfielder configuration will basically be built according to this model.
For example, Valencia's Alberda and Baraja, Liverpool's Mascherano and Xavi Alonso, etc.
Gao Shen's dual defensive midfielders in Real Madrid, Graveson and De La Rede, actually follow this model, because neither of these two players are strictly defensive midfielders. Graveson is the organizer, and De La Rede's
Versatile midfielder with both offense and defense.
Milan during Sacchi's era was praised by countless people and talked about in the football world. This is by no means without reason.
Gao Shen even thought that in 2009, Guardiola's Barcelona team also brought about this kind of subversion and revolution.
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Starting from Sacchi's philosophy, Ancelotti's ability to build a defensive system is outstanding.
When many people mention defense, their first impression is that of a big team.
In fact, setting up a bus is the worst way to defend. No one is willing to set up a bus unless they are forced to do so.
The reason is very simple. Once the bus is set up, the scene will be too passive and it will be difficult to form an effective counterattack.
Serie A's defense actually emphasizes flexibility and hierarchy.
Through a layered and flexible defensive system, the opponent's offensive threats are blocked outside the penalty area, while leaving room for organizing threatening counterattacks.
When Gao Shen studied Ancelotti, he actually discovered that Fatty An was still the same Fatty An when he coached Juventus. The difference was that he was conservative at that time because he didn't understand how to attack.
But in AC Milan, he understood and straightened things out, and when he met Pirlo and Kaká, he naturally kicked out.
On the other hand, whether Mourinho was coaching Porto or later Chelsea, his defense was not very strong. He relied more on players, such as a lot of powerful players, to run, rush and grab.
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But when he arrived at Inter Milan, his entire defensive system completely transformed. The most classic one was the two-round game against Barcelona. That sense of layering and flexibility were really impressive.
It can be said that Mourinho was at the peak of his coaching career that season.
All this comes not only from Mourinho's own thinking and improvement, but also from the tempering of the Italian football environment.
Gao Shen is also full of admiration for Italian football, but this time, at the Bernabeu, he just wants to try to use the football philosophy of Guardiola's Barcelona team after the revolution in 2009 to compete with Ancelo.
This defensive system that Di has created for AC Milan.
He was curious and full of expectations.
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When I met Ancelotti at the crowded Bernabeu, he was wearing a crisp suit and tie as always, with his graying hair neatly combed, and he looked very energetic.
As soon as Gao Shen saw him, he immediately greeted him with a smile on his face and took the initiative to extend his hand to him.
"Welcome to the Bernabeu, Carlo."
Ancelotti is considered a senior. Whether in his career or coaching career, he has won the Champions League and has already proven himself. He is still very friendly to the young juniors, smiling and shaking hands with Gao Shen.
"Your starting lineup tonight surprised me a little bit," Ancelotti said.
Goalkeeper Casillas, defense Felipe, Woodgate, Ramos and Arbeloa, double back midfielder Gravesson and De La Red, frontcourt Raul, Zidane and Beckham
Well, the forward is Ronaldo.
"I originally thought you would use Negredo, but I didn't expect you would bet so big."
"I don't think so. This is not gambling, but confidence." Gao Shen countered.
Ancelotti laughed and said, "You are still young."
Gao Shen smiled noncommittally, "My feeling is the opposite to yours. Carlo, your starting lineup has no surprises at all. I guessed everything right."
AC Milan's starting lineup tonight is still in a small diamond position of 442.
The goalkeeper is Dida, the defense is Serginho, Kaladze, Nesta and Stam, the midfielder is Seedorf, Pirlo and Gattuso, Kaka bursts forward, and the double forwards are the big factor.
Zaghi and Shevchenko.
Gilardino, who has been heavily used in the last two or three games, was placed on the bench. This was obviously intentional by Ancelotti.
But Gao Shen guessed AC Milan's starting lineup correctly.
"Really?" Ancelotti didn't care, "Guessing the starting lineup correctly is a basic skill, winning is the key."
"We'll see."
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There were sparks between the two head coaches before the game, and when walking back to the visiting team's coaching bench, Ancelotti stood directly on the sidelines and shouted several times to the players on the field, generally reminding them to do something.
Pay attention to defense.
In the locker room, Ancelotti was surprised when he was given Real Madrid's starting lineup, because Ronaldo's physical fitness is a big problem. If he plays, he will either reduce the pressure in the frontcourt or be a substitute.
Ancelotti originally thought that Gao Shen would still let Negredo start. After all, Negredo would perform better in this tactical system, but unexpectedly, Gao Shen directly used Ronaldo.
"He's trying to score a goal," Ancelotti said with a frown.
With Real Madrid's superstar lineup, if they really have to go all out to score a goal, frankly speaking, even AC Milan would have to deal with it carefully, for fear of accidentally missing it.
"This kid really surprises people every time. When he is conservative, he is more conservative than anyone else, and when he takes risks, he is more desperate than anyone else." Mauro Tassotti said lightly, with a tone that made it difficult to tell whether he was expressing admiration.
Still demeaning.
Ancelotti also nodded slightly, "This is more of a judgment based on assessing the situation."
Who says it's not?
"Tell them to pay attention and start calmly." Ancelotti frowned.
When both sides reached this point, there was actually no suspense anymore.
AC Milan wants to defend, while Real Madrid's lineup is designed to attack, and it's at the Bernabeu, so the focus of the next competition between the two sides is the game between offense and defense.
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"It's just as I expected!"
Gao Shen now feels quite excited about predicting the enemy's opportunities, strategizing, and winning a decisive victory thousands of miles away.
Of course, he is still a long way from the final, and there is still a big test.
But this did not hinder his excitement at all.
Because he guessed it right.
Ancelotti's visit to the Bernabeu requires stability and defensive counterattacks.
Stam replaced Cafu as the starting right back, which is a very clear signal.
Everyone knows that Real Madrid's right wing is the unstoppable Beckham. This player's side attack ability is not strong, but he is excellent in passing and long passes, and has excellent running ability, so Ancelotti arranged for Ser
Ginho is here.
The Brazilian left winger is a winger and is not very good at defense, but he is a good attacker.
Real Madrid has Raul on the left, and Zidane often moves on this side, so Ancelotti arranged for Stam to be stationed instead of Cafu, because Cafu is older and keen on assists, so it is very difficult to get up there.
It’s hard to come back.
This is very similar to Carlos.
There is another conspicuous signal, that is Inzaghi.
Ferguson said that Inzaghi is a man who lives on the offside line.
What does it mean?
literal meaning.
What Inzaghi is best at is countering offside.
As we all know, in order to get over offside, there must be space.
As well as Shevchenko and Kaka, AC Milan's offensive configuration is fully prepared for defensive counterattacks.
If you really want to play a tough battle, this attack lineup still won't work.
"Tonight, we have to break AC Milan's goal no matter what!" Gao Shen gritted his teeth.
Regardless of whether Ancelotti deliberately showed weakness to induce Real Madrid to take the initiative, Real Madrid's goal tonight is very clear, which is to score goals and prevent the opponent from scoring goals.
Gao Shen turned around and looked at the assistants on the coaching bench behind him. Lucas and Buenaventura both supported Gao Shen's idea, while Maqueda looked hesitant to speak. This former Real Madrid star is the kind of person who does big things.
And the type that cherishes oneself.
You want to win, you want to score, but you are worried about being scored, and you want to defend well, and you don't dare to take any risks. Do you really think you are the leading actor on the Internet, Long Aotian?
How can sugar cane be sweet at both ends?
Thinking of this, Gao Shen walked straight to the sidelines, clapped his hands vigorously, and shouted to the players on the court. His voice was so loud that he didn't even mind being heard by Ancelotti.
"Everyone cheer up! Pay attention! Just like when we train!"
Not far away, Ancelotti and Tassotti had just reminded the players to start more steadily when they heard loud shouts, and both of them frowned involuntarily.
Especially when they saw Gao Shen looking over with a playful smile, they felt an ominous premonition in their hearts.
what happened?
What went wrong?
Why do you feel like something is not quite right?
