Atletico Madrid players soon felt that today's training was different from before - Gamarra, who had been taken down as the main player in the last round of the league, was called to the head coach's office and changed when he came back.
He looked decadent before, but he also returned to the main lineup during training. The content of the training was to shrink the defense and let Gamarra deploy the back line to organize the defense...
"Are you going to play defensive counterattack in the next game?"
Smarter players have basically guessed this - the away game against Valencia is not an easy opponent to deal with. Claudio Lopez's speed makes the whole of Europe very fearful. If Atletico Madrid still uses
If we use the tactics used in the last game to deal with them, I'm afraid they will be blown away to pieces. In this case, using defensive counterattack seems to be a pretty good choice.
This thought made them a little convinced of Dick - after all, it was good for the head coach to think of this. A head coach who could treat his opponents cautiously would make it easier for the players to think that he was capable.
After returning to the position of sweeper and receiving instructions from Dick, Gamarra began to become somewhat energetic. He actually cooperated with his teammates very well, and now he returned to his familiar position.
He was even more at home. During the training, he kept shouting loudly to tell his teammates how to move. Although it only took a few days, the defense line began to gradually take shape.
Dick silently watched the team train on the sidelines of the training ground every day - the training content was basically based on confrontation matches, such as the main offensive lineup versus the main defensive lineup, and the offensive lineup imitated Valencia's offensive method.
When it comes to offense, the main focus is on defense - without a stable defense line, the next game will not be good.
"The counterattack is still a bit bad, there is still one person missing..."
Dick set his sights on Juninho. There is no doubt that this handsome Brazilian has technical talent. He is a top talent, but his fragile body is the biggest factor inhibiting his development.
The game against Valencia was intended to be used as a test. With Atletico Madrid's current strength, it would be unrealistic to win against Valencia, which has been in excellent form recently. A point away from home is not enough for Dick.
This is enough for Kremlin, and this game is not only about scoring a point, but also about testing the quality of the defense and the effectiveness of the counterattack.
Now that Gamarra has returned to the sweeper position, the defense has been strengthened. As for the counterattack, in addition to Belleron's long pass organization and Hasselbaink's scoring ability, Juninho is still needed.
Exists!
"Paulista, let's talk."
Juninho is a small man, only 1.67 meters tall. However, this Brazilian with a shy face is one of the top technical geniuses in Brazil. He is considered to be the most creative Brazilian midfielder.
He is a powerful player, and his breakthrough and scoring abilities are also quite outstanding. Before the 1998 World Cup, whether it was the 1995 America's Cup, the 1996 Olympics or the 1997 Confederations Cup, he was the core of Brazil's midfield.
If he hadn't been seriously injured by Salgado before the World Cup, he would not have missed the World Cup - he is still playing for Atletico Madrid, but he still suffers from constant injuries.
When Dick took over, he was injured, and the injury was considered recovered after the game, so he is not participating in training now, but is doing recovery training alone.
"How is the situation?" Dick immediately asked the Brazilian after pulling Juninho aside.
"The team doctor said I should be able to play..." Juninho replied somewhat cautiously. He still didn't know what the young head coach's temper was like.
"That would be great... Paulista, do you think there is no place for you in my tactics now?" Looking at Juninho's expression, Dick suddenly asked.
This question has touched Juninho's heart. He watched the whole game in the last game. Although Atletico Madrid has five midfielders and only one forward, there is no attacking midfielder in the formation to organize offensive exchanges.
It was given to Belleron who was lying behind, and the attack was given to the stronger Baraja. Even if he returned from injury, would he have to play on the wing?
"No, your presence is very important to us. We only have one forward on the court, and it is not enough for him and Baraja Belleron to go forward to score. However, I have a question, that is
How effective can you be in counterattacking?"
Seeing what Juninho was about to say, Dick raised his hand to stop him: "I know you are a top player...I have never doubted this, but I am not afraid to tell you, what are the next few
In this important game, our focus is on defensive counterattacks. In other words, we must play fast during the offense. The most basic method is to let Belleron organize the offense after getting the ball in the backcourt. He will transition the ball as soon as possible.
To the frontcourt, before Hasselbaink gets the chance to shoot, between Belleron and Hasselbaink, I still need someone to complete the final pass in the middle."
Juninho's eyes lit up when he heard this - who should make the last pass? Who else besides me?
"Yes, you are such a candidate, but I am worried about one thing." Dick laughed: "Opportunities in counterattacks are often fleeting. If you habitually take the ball and then
If you pass the ball again, all opportunities will be lost... My requirement is that when you get the ball during a counterattack, you must pass the ball out as soon as possible so that the forward can get the opportunity faster. Tell me, can you do it?
"
Seeing Dick looking into his eyes, Juninho thought for a moment, and then he nodded: "I think I can do it, sir."
"That's good." Dick said with a smile: "Don't worry, I'm not just asking you to be a setter... but in the counterattack, you must make judgments and assists as soon as possible, so that you can
Our offense has become even better... You may not be the main player in the next round of the league, but you must be ready to play at any time. In some games we need to use defensive counterattack tactics, but in other games we still need to
As for positional warfare, your breakthrough and passing will also be our most important piece when the time comes!"
Juninho felt relieved after hearing Dick analyze him so much. There was nothing he could do about it. Dick's direct threat to all the players when he took office left everyone with lingering fears. Now he is worried about Juninho.
With O's explanation, Juninho will naturally feel more at ease once he has made his position clear and what he needs to do.
As for Juninho's position...does it need to be said? That is Dick's business! Since he is allowed to play, his position must be properly arranged. If this cannot be done,
Then Dick wouldn't have to be the head coach.
A week passed quickly.
The thirty-fourth round of the league is about to start, and Atletico Madrid went to Valencia one day in advance to prepare for this game.
For Valencia, they also have to try their best to win this game - there are still two weeks until the Champions League semi-finals. Valencia must concentrate on facing Barcelona in the Champions League, and they are now in
The third position in the league is not stable. The points gap between Zaragoza and Real Madrid behind them is not big. If this game can be won, it will also have greater benefits for the following Champions League match days.
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"Did Atletico Madrid win the last round? I'm not particularly sure about this, because I'm only focusing on the league and Champions League now. But at our home court, Mestalla, we will definitely strive for victory."
Po replied during the interview.
As a proud Cooper this season, he really didn't take Dick and Atletico Madrid to heart, because Valencia's characteristic is strong defense and sharp counterattacks. Atletico Madrid's shabby defense wants to block Valencia's attack.
Fighting back? Just kidding.
Dick, on the other hand, looked extremely arrogant as always: "Valencia is a very strong team, but we at Atletico Madrid are not vegetarians! You must know that we have won a game now, and the team's
Morale has been restored, even if we are unlikely to win at Mestalla, we will still use our offense to let Valencia know what the glory of Atletico is!"
These words made Atletico Madrid fans start to like Dick as the head coach, because in Madrid, Atletico Madrid cannot be compared with Real Madrid. They always appear in the world as subversives and challengers.
In front of them, Dick's "even if I lose to you, I'll bite you twice" style really made them feel happy.
"This Dick suits my taste very well!" Many Atletico Madrid fans said this when they saw the live interview with Dick.
And hearing Dick's counterattack, Cooper felt relieved - it wasn't that he was easily fooled by Dick, but he also watched the last round of Atletico Madrid's game. How did Atletico Madrid win?
Constantly attacking forward, and then relying on some luck to score a lot of goals in the melee, even so, their defense was hit by two goals. This style is really in line with Dick's remarks, but this kind of
The play style is Cooper's favorite tactic to deal with.
Atletico Madrid fans were happy, Cooper was relieved, but bitch Dick was hiding aside and snickering - I really don’t know what everyone will think when I set up the iron barrel array at Mestalla?
Atletico Madrid fans will probably scold me, but as long as I win the game, they will also be very happy...two consecutive wins! Atletico Madrid will only have one two-game winning streak this season! I will do it as soon as I take office
After winning two consecutive games, no matter how mean the Atletico Madrid fans are, they won’t have anything to say, right? At that time, my status will be stable... This guy Cooper actually said that he doesn’t know me, so he has to let me go next.
You look good!
With various thoughts, everyone ushered in the 34th round of La Liga, when Atletico Madrid challenged Valencia away.
In this game, Cooper sent out all his main players - goalkeeper Canizares, defenders Angonoma, Djukic, Pellegrino, Carboni, midfielder Mendieta, France
Rinos, Herard, Killy, forwards Claudio Lopez and Angulo obviously want to win Atletico Madrid at home in one go and lay a solid foundation for their top four position.
The main lineup sent by Dick has only one difference from the previous league game. Goalkeeper Molina, defenders Aguilera, Capdevila, and Gamarra returned to the main lineup and partnered with Chamot as central defender.
Field Serena, Baraja, Belleron, Solari, Leal, forward Hasselbaink.
Cooper knew the characteristics of Atletico Madrid in the last game, so after the game started, he waited leisurely for Atletico Madrid to attack and then be beaten to pieces by his own counterattack, but five minutes after the game started...
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