Section 77 The King Fights the Holy Infant (Act 3: Sincerity)
On the court, Wang Ai hugged and celebrated with Han Peng, Guo Liang, Yang Hao and others amidst the cheers of thousands of people, and then hugged Wang Yun and other players who ran over, then rushed to the sidelines and opened his arms to hug him. Mai Chao's face was shiny. It was rare for a head coach to be as fat as him. Unfortunately, he was too heavy and Wang Ai couldn't pick him up.
"Well done, Xiao Wang, it's time to do it, it's time to do it!" Mai Chao, who had a shiny forehead, slapped Wang Ai on the back with his bear paw.
In the CCTV live footage filmed with privileged access to the sidelines, this Cantonese sentence was accurately conveyed back to Beijing. The two people in the live broadcast room were delighted. Zhang Lu translated it at Huang Jianxiang's invitation: "That's it, that's it." La! That’s what the Cantonese people say. It can be seen that this is indeed a successful cooperation. Wang Ai’s obedience and hard work have realized Mai Chao’s intention. He is indeed a master of psychology in our football circle!"
"Master of psychology?" Huang Jianxiang asked.
"Well, of course I'm joking, but Mai Chao's calmness is indeed his advantage. He can examine himself all the time in the competition. In professional terms, he has a very strong ability to read the game and will not fall into the trap. to the players’ emotions on the field. In addition to giving him the ability to never miss a penalty kick, this trait is also unique in being a head coach! Jianxiang, the head coach profession, sometimes falls into the field. In the atmosphere above, for example, the overall sense of depression in the Chinese team just now. If you can't get out of it, you will fall into the same thinking trap as the players, and you can't get out of it. So you see some world-renowned coaches have many quirks on the sidelines, such as Those who smoke and those who chew gum are actually self-psychological suggestions, telling themselves that they are not players and that they are not on the court, forcing them to examine the game process from the perspective of bystanders and discover problems in a timely manner that the players cannot. .Although I don’t know what Mai Chao discovered now, it’s obvious that he succeeded, and this trait of his succeeded at the critical moment!”
On the sidelines of the court, after the game restarted, team leader Pan Richun and assistant coach Li Lixin were asking Mai Chao how he had achieved such a miracle. Mai Chao acted calmly and pointed out: "There is a big gap in overall strength between us and the Spanish team. The situation just now was too big." Passive, and it’s based on our almost complete retreat. If we can’t make changes in the first half and take advantage of the opponent’s rare emptiness in the backcourt to counterattack, the Spanish team will inevitably shrink their formation when they lead by two goals in the second half, which will be even more difficult. . Now you have all seen that Xiao Wang tried several times in the opponent's half in the first half hour but failed. If he cannot use his local advantage to reverse the situation at this time, it will be difficult to save the game."
A few minutes later, the first half of the match between the two sides ended. With a score of 2:1, the Spaniard walked to the tunnel talking and laughing calmly. The Chinese team was very tired. Although they scored a goal, the overall situation was still lagging behind. Make the team members look dull.
Passing by the head coach, Mai Chao patted the head one by one and said a few words of encouragement. When he arrived at Wang Ai, Mai Chao pulled Wang Ai and stood next to the player tunnel. The team members saw that the two leaders seemed to have something to say, so they obediently returned first. Team leader Pan and others also returned to the locker room first. The first half was too fierce, so in order to maintain the state, these fifteen minutes should be used well.
"Xiao Wang, you played well just now." Mai Chao praised first and said: "But I found that your ideological burden is not light. I know that you are a doctor and you are knowledgeable, but the more knowledgeable people are, the easier it is for them to think
There are too many. Don’t forget, no matter how good your tactical thinking is off the court, on the court, you are just a player, and you can’t do two things at once.”
"Director Mai, I am not..."
"No, no." Mai Chao shook his head: "I know what you mean, you always want to lead the whole team to rise together, so you like to create opportunities for others, and always use the game to straighten the formation and practice coordination.
But I have to tell you that there is more than one way to train a team. It is one way for you to suppress your own performance in the game to push your teammates. It is also another way for you to work hard and drive the performance of your teammates. After such a long time,
Our entire team knows what you think, and the team members are working hard to cooperate with you. No matter whether you are the youngest or not, no matter what you say, everyone has no objection. But you have to see that the effect is not good.
.You put too much pressure on everyone."
"Didn't I say anything?"
"You really didn't say anything, but everyone knew your intention. You sacrificed your own performance to make everyone happy. Are you embarrassed not to fight? You think too much, you carry too much, and the team members also think too much.
, too much burden. To be honest, they don’t care much about my evaluation, but they care more about your opinion. But you are all too tired. You used to say that our ideological work always puts pressure on the team members, but now the National Youth
It's you and me who make the decision, but think about it, are your encouragement, sacrifice, and promotion also putting pressure on everyone? I admit that your method is better, and the growth of the team members is also very gratifying. However,
Pressure is still pressure.”
"Xiao Wang!" Mai Chao pressed Wang Ai's shoulder and said sincerely: "This is the last one. No matter how many winds and rains there have been in the past, how much effort you have tried before, this is the last one. Just relax and act like your peers."
Just like everyone else, enjoy the game. As for your teammates, you have to believe in your leading role and the effectiveness of your past work. Everyone is already trying their best to improve themselves. Their foundation is not as good as yours, but
I promise you, they have tried their best. Let’s not push them anymore. In the second half, you can play hard and relax. I believe everyone will be infected by your happiness and become excited."
"Then if you lose..."
"I take responsibility if I lose! I apologize to the leaders and the fans!"
Watching the worried Wang Ai walking towards the players' tunnel, assistant coach Li Lixin said: "What a good kid."
Mai Chao sighed: "Yeah, don't think he is cunning, but when it comes to football, he is sincere, extremely sincere. And football is fair and treats him sincerely."
In the locker room, Wang Ai covered his head with his mobile phone and leaned against the locker without saying a word. No matter what happened around him, he remained motionless. His teammates did not interfere with Wang Ai's thinking, and he quietly recovered his physical fitness under the massage from the team doctor.
, or whispering about the gains and losses of the first half.
A few minutes later, the bell rang, and the second half of the two sides was about to begin.
