After the training started on the second day, Kiko's face didn't look good.
Because starting today, Atletico Madrid began to focus on practicing the 4-5-1 formation, establishing Belleron's position as the core of the midfield. As for the forward, Hasselbaink is the only forward candidate, whether it is Kiko
Or Correa was taken out of the main lineup - Jose Mari transferred to AC Milan during the winter break because there was no position. Now Atletico Madrid only has four forwards.
Lardin is also a little disappointed. He has been reduced to a substitute before. Whether it is Sacchi playing as a single forward or Ranieri playing as a three forward, he is always a substitute, and his own performance is indeed disappointing. It seems that this new
The head coach doesn’t like him either…
Baraja was very happy. He was originally a substitute for Atletico Madrid midfielder and Italian Serena. Now Dick made him the main force as soon as he came. This made the 24-year-old Baraja quite
Happy - he is no longer a young player and wants to compete rather than train.
Serena, the direct descendant of former head coach Ranieri, is still the main force, which makes him happy. On the defensive line, Dick took Gamarra and let Sandy and Chamot partner as central defenders.
For the goalkeeper position, Toni was taken and Molina was used.
"Incite the masses to fight against the masses, and if you win the main force, you will naturally use the new main force. As long as the new main force performs well, then your position will be stable!"
Dick thought in his mind that the ones he mainly used now were Baraja, Beleron and Molina. However, he was confident in the strength of these three people. As long as such changes produce good results,
His position will gradually stabilize.
Although Kiko and others are dissatisfied, Dick holds the Shang Fang Sword given by Old Hill - if he dares to make trouble with Dick at this time, do he still want to do it after the season is over?
The two days of training passed slowly with some people watching indifferently, some waiting to see the joke, and some looking forward to the game.
Dick has not been idle these days. In addition to arranging the new main lineup, he is also investigating information on Malaga.
The current Malaga team is a standard mid-range team with no bright spots. However, even such a mid-range team is what Atletico Madrid needs to look up to - they are currently ranked 12th, higher than Atletico Madrid.
A full seven places were ranked, and the points were more than ten points higher...
In the past few days, the media has also been reporting on the situation after Atletico Madrid's coaching change, and the situation at the training ground has also been explored by reporters with all-pervasive information - Prince Kiko's elimination from the main lineup is a big news. You must know that Kiko
Kiko's status in the hearts of Atletico Madrid fans is extraordinary - in the double championship three years ago, Kiko was the most outstanding player. It was his key goals that helped Atletico win the league championship and the King's Cup.
, even if Atletico Madrid's head coach has changed back and forth in the past few years, his position cannot be shaken. As a result, Dick, a 21-year-old young head coach, wants to get rid of Kiko as soon as he comes up!
"We want Kiko, not the Chinese!"
Many Atletico Madrid fans have gone to the Atletico Madrid headquarters to protest collectively with banners. Old Hill did not say anything about this, allowing the more than 20 fans to continue to protest.
However, in private, Hill expressed fierce protest.
"Is he crazy? He didn't know who to operate on, but he actually operated on Kiko!" Xiao Hill said loudly.
Old Hill glanced at his son: "How about the effect? Let's watch the game. Now he has this power."
"He's the interim head coach, and he's starting to attack Kiko. If he gets a little more arrogant, won't he be going to attack us?" Hill said dissatisfied.
"Son, what are you talking about? The club belongs to us, why should he take action on us? Besides, since we have given him this power, we have to trust him and wait until the end of the season... If the results are good, it means that he
It is correct, and it also shows how wise we are in using him. If the results are not good, the mistake is also his... Do you think if the team is relegated, will the fans' anger be directed at us, or at the prince who moved them in their hearts?
Where is Dick?" Old Hill said calmly.
"So that's it!"
Little Hill suddenly realized it - he even began to think about his father's decision to use Dick. Was this the intention? If the team was relegated, the chairman would definitely bear the brunt, and when Dick came on stage, he would always do something wrong.
If something happens and attracts the attention of the fans, the pressure on the club's top management will naturally not be so great. At that time, it will be time to abandon Dick.
"You still have a lot to learn." Old Hill snorted, "Everyone is useful, it just depends on how you use it. If something bad is going to happen, let it become something bad."
Better…get it?”
Xiao Hill nodded convincingly.
Of course Dick didn't know when the Hill father and son had such a conversation - if he knew that Old Hill was using him at this time and had the intention of using him as a shield, maybe Dick would spit it out to Old Hill's face.
Face foaming...
But even after vomiting, Dick will still lead the team. Old Hill is using him, so why isn't he using Old Hill and Atletico Madrid's first team as a springboard to achieve the destination he wants to achieve?
The main lineup has been formed for the time being. Hasselbaink, a top scorer, is in front as a lone forward and does not have to do anything. The midfielder has Belleron as the core, Baraja and Serre.
Na is the assistant, with Solari and Léal on the wings to provide impact, and the defense is slightly more stable. Even if this lineup still has some problems against teams like Barcelona and Valencia, it will not work against Malaga.
There is still a good chance of winning.
As for other people's problems, they can wait until after this game to solve them. Several important figures - Gamarra in the defense, Juninho in the midfield, Kiko on the striker... also need to squeeze out the last of them.
of energy...
But there is no rush now. Before using them, we need to suppress them so that they have a sense of crisis and vigilance, so that they can perform at a higher level.
At eight o'clock in the evening, Dick dragged his tired body out of the first team head coach's office. Just like before in the second team, the first shot must be fired. If a head coach cannot lead the team to victory, there will be no chance of another victory.
Too much authority and the best tactics are useless. The performance of leading the team is fundamental.
Among the messy cards in his hand, the most useful ones are actually the goal cards, which can allow Dick's team to score more goals. Originally, he also had a goal post card in his hand, which can be erased after using it.
A goal scored by the opponent becomes a goalpost. As a result, the goalpost card and the goal card cannot be used together, which is quite cheating.
Taking a deep breath, Dick called the driver Garcia and asked him to take him home - tomorrow is the home game against Malaga. For Dick, this is the first test of leading the team.
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After returning to the apartment, Dick walked into the living room and was about to go upstairs to his room when the light in the living room suddenly turned on.
"Di, it's you. You are coming back later and later."
Old Franco said to Dick, and Dick cursed. Although this old guy was wearing pajamas, he was full of energy. He looked like he had been awakened from sleep. He was obviously waiting for him to come back, okay...
However, Dick did not tell the truth. He nodded: "Yes, Mr. Franco, the first team is much more difficult to lead than the second team. I am new here, so naturally my working hours will be extended."
"Well, it seems that you are very busy... Di, are you interested in chatting with me, an old man?" Franco came over and sat down on the sofa.
"No problem." Dick laughed loudly: "No matter how busy you are, you still have this little time."
Dick went to sit on another sofa next to Franco, and Franco brought a cup of coffee.
"Di... I read in the newspaper these days that you removed Kiko from the main lineup during training?" Franco asked a little cautiously.
"It's like this, we are playing a lone forward now, and the best forward is Hasselbaink, so the other forwards can only play as substitutes." Dick blew the coffee and replied.
"It turns out it's true..."
Franco said a little disappointed, and then he became excited: "Di, how can you do this? Kiko is the prince of Atletico Madrid, the symbol of Atletico Madrid! The biggest contributor to our double crown three years ago! He
He is still capable, and we all look forward to you making him a top striker again and winning with Atletico Madrid!"
Dick shook his head. It seems that old Franco's attitude also represents the attitude of most Atletico Madrid fans - they miss the glory of the double championship and also like Kiko very much. In their view, Kiko is
The logo of Atletico Madrid, but this does not exist for Dick.
"Mr. Franco, I don't want to be biased against Kiko, but in my observation, Kiko is no longer the omnipotent Kiko three years ago. Although he is only twenty-seven years old, his condition has already improved.
It has dropped drastically... He scored 17 goals in the league in the 1995-96 season. At that time, Kiko was indeed omnipotent, but what next? In the 1996-97 season, eight goals, 97
-Six goals in the 1998 season, five goals in the 1998-99 season, and so far this season, he has only scored three goals! And his performance on the field has continued to decline as the number of goals scored.
His physical fitness is declining rapidly, and his aura is also dissipating. Why do we continue to be superstitious about this striker who is no longer capable? With the passage of time, no matter how great a hero is, he will grow old.
Kiko is just getting older faster, don't place your hopes on him unnecessarily, Atletico Madrid needs new heroes."
This passage has been lingering in Dick's mind for a long time. He also knew about the protests of Atletico Madrid fans in the past few days. However, he could not say anything and could only hold it in his heart. But on this night, facing Franco,
Dick spoke his mind.
"I don't believe it." Franco shook his head: "Kiko is only twenty-seven years old, and he is at his golden age."
"This is not something that can be dismissed by believing or not believing it! He is indeed on his last legs. This is not because I have any objections to him, but because Atletico Madrid must use better players if they want to avoid relegation this season. Kiko is no longer
Atletico Madrid's best player, when he is on the court, Atletico Madrid's strength will appear lower." Dick said categorically.
Franco looked at Dick with doubt and disbelief on his face.
"I know that no one will believe this, but I will prove it to you. It's time for Atletico Madrid to change. If we want to change, let's start with me."
Dick put down the cup of coffee he had not drunk, stood up, and walked upstairs.
