In Gijon in September, summer has not passed yet, and the warm sea breeze is blowing, making people feel warm even in the morning.
Maleo was quiet in the early morning. Leon arrived at the training base early. He chatted with the janitor Vazquez for a while, and took Osgu for a lap on the training ground before heading to his office.
Li Ang was watching the game video, which was a clip of Sporting Gijon's last four games.
After training at the beginning of the season, he used the skill "Iron Wall" to enhance the team's defensive capabilities.
Although they all lost in these four games, the team's defense got better each game.
Li Ang is very fortunate that he successfully invited veteran Hierro to join the team. Hierro's valuable experience is what the team needs most.
Pepe is still a little rough, but with Hierro as a teacher by his side, he is working in a subtle way.
Hierro is also happy to be a teacher. He teaches Pepe by words and deeds. Hierro once chatted with Li Ang about Pepe. In the eyes of the former Real Madrid captain, Pepe's physical fitness is simply too good. With a height of 188cm, Pepe's
He has amazing jumping ability, good heading ability, decisive movements, fierce attacks, and is not slow to turn around. This kind of body is the most coveted of a defender.
Hierro is also very happy to have such an apprentice. In the game, Hierro is the backbone and leader of the defense, with a decisive command. In training, Hierro also shows his own experience and constantly instills valuable defensive experience into Pepe.
These defensive experiences are the most valuable asset for a veteran defender. There is a saying that all defenders are abused by the opponent's forwards. This process of being abused is the experience and accumulation of defensive experience.
With Hierro as a teacher, although Pepe still needs to go through the process of being abused, it is twice the result with half the effort. Pepe only needs to be able to understand one-tenth of Hierro's experiences and lessons, and his growth will be faster.
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In the midfield, Carlos also made rapid progress. Throughout the summer, Carlos continued to study the video. It was the Gattuso game video that Li Ang had given him before. The AC Milan star is Carlos' current role model and the one he wants to catch up with.
Target.
Moreover, in the midfield, with Albertini, a veteran, Carlos also had an additional mentor. Albertini taught Carlos in his own way.
The team's defense is constantly improving, which can be seen from the game against Valencia. From zero to two away from home, to one to two at home, facing the attacking group of Valencia, which dominates La Liga, Sporting Gijon played two games.
Conceding four goals is not too much. You must know that the opponent is a championship team with a complete lineup and a skilled playing style. Sporting Gijon is still in the running-in period, so this result is acceptable.
In the first round of La Liga, Sporting Gijon faced Mallorca. The players were obviously too nervous and too excited in their first La Liga game. They conceded two goals within ten minutes of the game.
In the remaining game time, Mallorca did not score a goal, which also shows the problem. Sporting Gijon, which has stabilized its position, is not afraid of facing the middle and lower reaches of La Liga teams like Mallorca.
Needless to say about the game against Numancia, a penalty kick was conceded due to too many accidental factors.
Therefore, Li Ang is relatively confident about the team's defense.
Although he hopes that the team will play a smooth offense, Li Ang also knows that defense is the capital of a team to stay in the league. Only when the defense reassures him can he have more attempts!
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Since the defense is okay for the time being, what is the problem?!
Offensive end!
In four games, Sporting Gijon only scored one goal, which shows the problem!
Therefore, today, I will study the game video again. The focus is to study the offensive end, find out the problem, and then find ways to solve the problem.
The team is still getting used to it and is familiar with Li Ang's tactics, but it is not yet a tacit understanding, but this is not a reason to only score one goal in four games.
Di Natale, Milito, Ribery, Mata, plus Albertini in the midfield. Although Ribery and Mata are still young and inexperienced, this configuration is at least the best in La Liga.
It can be regarded as a mid-range level.
So, where does the problem occur?!
Li Ang stared at the computer screen and frowned.
Squint your eyes and stare at the screen as if scanning, not missing any detail.
Milito's performance cannot be said to be excellent, but at least it is qualified. His impact in the frontcourt, especially in the penalty area, has begun to show. Li Ang feels that his choice is right, as long as he plays a few more games
To adapt to the La Liga game, Milito's power will completely explode. The Argentine himself is also working hard to adapt to the team's tactics and the style of La Liga.
Di Natale is still very active behind Milito. Di Natale has good skills with his feet. Whether he is dribbling, passing, or shooting, he seems very confident.
The behavior of these two people is at least normal, and the problem is not with them.
So, what about Mata?
After the start of the new season, Li Ang asked Mata to retreat and appear on the right wing. Mata is the "veteran" of the team. This sixteen-year-old guy has a thorough understanding of Li Ang's tactics.
Breakthroughs, crosses, and inside cuts are all very clever, and their performance is normal.
Mata's side is considered normal.
Then...only Franck Ribery is left.
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Li Ang stared at the screen and Ribery for a while, and finally he found the crux of the problem.
The problem is Frank Ribery!
Li Ang's brows wrinkled at first, and then relaxed.
Li Ang saw it.
When the football is at Franck Ribery's feet, it seems to be glued to his feet.
This guy from the French low-level league has really good skills with his feet and is very fast. He dribbles the ball on the left wing and has begun to become a sight that Sporting Gijon fans like to see.
This was the game against Numancia. Ribery was dribbling the ball from the wing. Numancia's first interceptor was passed by Ribery like a wooden stake.
Then the second interceptor failed to stop Ribery's breakthrough.
At this time, Di Natale has already run out of space at the top of the penalty area. If Ribery passes the ball at this time, Di Natale, who receives the ball, can create a threat whether he shoots or assists Milito.
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However, Ribery did not pass the ball, but continued to dribble. Then, facing the Numancia players' defense, he cut inside laterally and chose to shoot. The quality of the shot was pretty good, slightly higher than the crossbar...
However, if this guy passes the ball earlier, this offense will obviously be more threatening.
Li Ang continued to look.
It was another attack by the team. Mata suddenly passed the ball back to Albertini on the right wing. The latter showed his superb scheduling and long pass threat, passing the football directly to the right wing.
After receiving the ball, Ribery once again chose to cut inside. He dunked past two defensive players in a row, and then continued to break through with the ball. Then he was surrounded. Only then did he choose to pass the ball. At this time, he received the ball.
Milito, who was holding the ball, has also missed the best opportunity to attack: if Ribery chooses to stuff the ball as soon as possible after receiving the ball, Milito will have an excellent opportunity.
So - so alone!
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Li Ang breathed a sigh of relief, he could see that Ribery was too clinging to the ball and too independent. When the football came to his feet, he would not pass it out unless he had to. He would choose to go it alone. My favorite
Just break through the opponent and then look for shooting opportunities.
In Li Ang's offensive tactics, what he pursues is speed, whether it is the speed of pressing or the speed of defense. When the football comes to Ribery's feet, this guy seems to be showing off his footwork, but he is uncomfortable, and then the team
The speed of the attack suddenly clicked and paused. Even if Ribery broke through with the ball at high speed, there was a lag, and the connection was somewhat difficult. The opponent also took advantage of this opportunity to block the ball.
When Berry arrived, he adjusted his defense as quickly as possible.
Li Ang rubbed his temples. Franck Ribery, whom he was most optimistic about, has become a trouble spot for the team.
Ribery's breakthrough is indeed what Li Ang relies on, and this is also the biggest feature of this player.
However, the problem lies here. Ribery needs to keep up with the pace of the team and integrate into the team. When it is time for him to break through and display his football talents, it is naturally possible. However, when Ribery needs to pass the ball to
Teammates, or when cutting and running after passing the ball, he was not able to do it!
Li Ang rubbed his temples, and he began to 'recall' Ribery's growth process. What were the characteristics of this guy's playing when he first debuted? He was also so sticky when he was in Metz. Is he so unique?!
Li Ang shook his head. He couldn't remember. It was at the 2006 World Cup in Germany that he started to pay attention to Ribery. This young French international with a terrible scar on his face made the whole world shine. His performance on the wing
Breakthroughs, passing, cutting inside, and passing the ball are all praised by people. At that time, Ribery was already the most dazzling young star of the French national team.
It seems that Ribery in 2006 was not so independent in playing football, and his cooperation with the French team was also very good. To be precise, it was quite good.
Well, I don’t know what Ribery’s situation was like when he was in Metz. Did he play alone in the beginning, or did he slowly improve under the guidance of Fernandez, the head coach of Metz at the time?
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The problem now is that he is Ribery's head coach, and it was he who lured Ribery from the lower French leagues. Now, it is his job to 'teach' Ribery.
Li Ang thought about it and decided to 'operate' on Ribery to calm down this hot-headed boy.
Of course, he also felt the need to talk to this guy.
Franck Ribery, this is the player he values most among his players.
Among the current players on this team, if we only talk about future achievements and heights, Ribery should be the first one.
Such good seedlings are more interesting when they are 'trained and taught'. Li Ang imagines these young people growing up in his hands, growing from small saplings into towering trees that amaze the world. He has inexplicable expectations. (To be continued.)
