Generally speaking, players have three different reactions after suffering a loss in a game, especially a major loss.
The first type is heartless, like a mercenary who doesn't care how much he lives from day to day.
You can't see this kind of player in Millwall. If there were, Aldridge would clear him out of the team as soon as he noticed such signs, which would have a negative impact on morale and unity.
The second is to suffer a mental shock, and the mental state will be very low.
This is a normal reaction, but it will cause morale to drop quickly, which will affect the performance of the players. Therefore, Aldrich immediately encouraged the team in Munich to minimize the morale blow caused by the defeat.
The third type is unwillingness, holding back a breath, and an evil fire that wants to be vented. This situation is usually good, because it will make the team's fighting spirit explode more strongly when facing the next game, so usually wealthy teams
Or a strong team will go on a killing spree in the next game after an unexpected loss. Of course, this situation is not absolute and depends on the next opponent after the loss, the reason for the team's unexpected loss, and the team's ability.
Self-adjustment ability.
Ronaldinho's situation generally belongs to the second type. Other players cannot say that they have relieved themselves of the defeat in Munich, but at least they have game tasks on their bodies, so their attention is focused on the future. However, Ronaldinho was injured after that defeat.
His thoughts and attention were still stuck in Munich, lingering like a nightmare.
Aldridge was pleasantly surprised when Ronaldinho once again took the initiative to apologize to him and reveal his inner demons!
Yes, surprise!
He saw a strong sense of responsibility and honor in Ronaldinho!
As the next leader of Millwall who is focused on training, Aldridge needs Ronaldinho to have this kind of awareness, lament the defeat, maintain a persistent desire for victory, carry the club's flag, and collect honor and disgrace!
But maybe the blow of losing in the semi-finals was too heavy, and Ronaldinho's reaction was a bit excessive.
After all, their three-year unbeaten record in 31 European games was ended!
Of course, even if Ronaldinho scored the penalty kick and the sudden death penalty continued and Millwall won, their unbeaten record was still ended because the score in the 120th minute was 1:0. But with the record ended like this, everyone
You can leave with a smile and not take it to heart.
He took all the responsibility for the elimination on his own head, and Aldrich felt that he was asking too much of himself.
Or perhaps, it was caused by Aldrich's unusually strict requirements on him within the team over the past few years.
Aldrich doesn't know how to use words to comfort and understand people. When Melanie is unhappy, he will accompany her to practice boxing to vent her anger, or go shopping or sightseeing. In short, he is used to doing something to make her happy.
Distract attention.
The same method was used with Ronaldinho Aldridge.
A coach and a player, the two of them played the game all night long, playing and playing. When their thoughts are fully absorbed in the joy of the game, they will gradually forget the depression in their hearts.
Even if Ronaldinho thought about it afterwards, he could adjust himself. After all, his boss did not immerse himself in sadness, but played with him all night long.
At two o'clock in the afternoon the next day, Aldrich woke up leisurely on the living room floor. Summer was coming, and sleeping with clothes on would not catch a cold, especially since he probably couldn't bear to fall asleep directly on the floor until dawn.
Ronaldinho is gone. The game console has been put away. The living room is quite tidy. Ronaldinho must have tidied it up.
Aldrich scratched his hair, then went to take a shower. When he made some food to eat in the living room, he remembered the wine Carter gave him. He searched the living room for a long time, but never found the bottle of wine, so he went to the kitchen again.
I searched and found nothing.
He racked his brains to remember where he had put the wine last night. At that time, his mind was all on Ronaldinho. Where he put the wine was a subconscious action, and he couldn't remember it afterwards.
He went to the garage again to see if he had left it in the car, but he couldn't find it either.
Until dinner time, he kept looking for the missing bottle of wine, which drove him crazy.
Finally, he sent a text message to Ronaldinho to ask.
"When you came to my house yesterday, did you see that I brought home a bottle of wine?"
"I saw it."
"Did I take it home?"
"You came back with a bottle of wine in your hand."
"See where I put it?"
"Put it on the shoe cabinet at the entrance."
Aldrich ran to the door with his cell phone in hand. The shoe cabinet that was clearly visible could not hide anything besides the neatly arranged leather shoes, slippers, and sneakers.
"I didn't find the bottle of wine."
"Oh, I took it with me when I left this morning. It's delicious. Thank you."
Aldrich looked at the text messages on his phone and was almost furious.
This guy probably won't be able to change his habit of stealing from his family for the rest of his life!
Winning the league title again after a lapse of a year was a mental stimulus for Millwall, and it also buffered the psychological impact of the defeat in defending the Champions League. During the training in preparation for the FA Cup final, the atmosphere at the training ground was very
Harmony, Aldridge's requirements for the players have also been relaxed.
This kind of relaxation does not mean underestimating the enemy, but to try to prevent the players from going to the finals under pressure. After the finals, they will have a holiday. If Aldrich had a straight face at this time, picked up the whip and let them train to death, not only
It will only increase the pressure and also make the players resentful.
Villas-Boas is still working diligently to collect intelligence, organize information, and then produce a report for Aldridge's reference before the pre-match preparation meeting. Klinsmann and Jensen analyze and follow up on the player's status. Aldridge's current job is
It's getting easier and easier. The coaching team has gradually gotten back on track after replacing two important people last summer. Everyone is working together with tacit understanding and efficiency.
The FA Cup final is between Millwall and Newcastle United. If it had been Newcastle United a few years ago, this game would have been full of suspense.
However, Newcastle United led by Ruud Gullit only finished 14th in the league this season. To reach the FA Cup final, it can only be said that they have not withstood a big test. Millwall only defeated Arsenal and Manchester United in a row.
Having reached the final, and having just been crowned the Premier League champions, this FA Cup final will not seem to have much suspense from the outside world.
Therefore, the game that the British media focuses on is Manchester United's European peak showdown with Bayern Munich later.
Damn reporters actually stopped outside the training ground and asked Aldridge what he thought of this game.
Fleet Street is very pessimistic anyway. There is no doubt that Bayern Munich is strong, but Manchester United is short of major generals and it seems that it is inevitable to escape bad luck.
Millwall's Triple Crown is over, and Manchester United is in trouble. The only team left in Europe that can hope to create a Triple Crown this season: Bayern Munich! They won the league and will play in the Champions League next.
The final, finally, the German Cup final.
In this context, there is no doubt about the fighting spirit of Deutsche Chariot, and its publicity naturally overshadowed the Red Devils in terms of momentum.
Aldridge could only respond diplomatically during the interview.
"The two teams are equally matched in strength and both have chances."
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May 22.
It was just two days after Aldridge's 23rd birthday. On his birthday, he hid at his parents' house and deliberately avoided all social activities. In the past year, he made many new friends, especially poker friends from the "elite class" in England.
They all wanted to celebrate Aldrich's birthday with great fanfare. Aldridge wondered if these people were too idle and would make a fuss whenever they got the chance. Maybe it was because of too much work pressure.
Magpies fans and Lions fans from all over the world flocked to Wembley together. The number of Lions fans was obviously much larger than that of Magpies fans.
Before the game started, the singing in the stands started.
After the players warmed up, they returned to the locker room. Aldrich looked at the time and said to the players directly: "It was my birthday two days ago. I made a wish. This wish is to have a happy life."
Xia Tian, okay, in two hours, I hope you won’t let my wish dash directly.”
The players looked at each other and raised their eyebrows, but no one said anything.
Aldridge simply left the locker room.
After he left, Southgate said energetically: "It looks like the boss is going to be a father in two months."
"Well, that's what it seems to be written in the newspaper."
Larson's words were confirmed by Bout.
"That really can't ruin his summer vacation."
After Henry finished speaking, everyone laughed.
They know exactly what to do.
Let’s fight!
Players from both sides walked into the tunnel. Newcastle United was in decline. Now it was only Shearer who supported the appearance. It cannot be said that other players were not capable. Full-backs like Beresford, who was hailed as a genius in England, had risen to the top since their debut.
A surprising feeling, followed by
Now it has steadily stayed at a level of strength. If it were a competition between mid-range teams or first-tier clubs, they would be equally matched. But with the top teams, the gap is still obvious, and only Shearer can be included.
Enter the individual level of players in top competitions.
Aldridge walked into the field with one hand in his pocket and his head held high. Without looking at the coaching bench on the other side, he went straight to the visiting team's coaching bench and sat down.
Newcastle United was drawn against the home team, and Gullit stood in front of the home team's coaching bench with a serious look on his face.
After the live broadcast captured this scene, commentators immediately began to make fun of Aldrich.
"Hall said he didn't care about other people's comments, but in fact? He must be conflicted with Gullit. Usually he would take the initiative to shake hands with the opponent's head coach, but today? He sat down directly on the coaching bench.
, seems to be very confident in the game, and does not even have to stand and direct. Haha, think about it, half a month ago, Millwall fell to third place in the league standings, Gullit even supported Chelsea to win the championship, mocking Mi
It is impossible for Millwall to win the Triple Crown, or even the top three in the league at best. As a result, Millwall staged a miraculous scene and won the Premier League championship with a countdown. Now, what Hall is probably thinking is:
He didn’t win the Triple Crown, but he defeated Newcastle United in the final and added another FA Cup. It would be good to win a Double Crown this season. This trophy winner seems to be filling Millwall’s honor room as quickly as possible.
Full."
Aldridge does have thoughts in his heart, but it is not the show-off mentality that commentators speculated, but something dark.
Gullit, you are so lucky!
Millwall's two main players are injured!
Ronaldinho won't be back for another week, and when he comes back, he will go directly to the Brazilian national team to cover the Copa America.
Nedvěd also sat on the sidelines today and is expected to fully recover before the new season and return to the game intact.
Without these two people, Millwall's offensive power will definitely decrease sharply, but Aldridge believes that it is enough. The hard power is there, the players' physical condition and fighting spirit plus the experience accumulated in high-level competitions, especially this year.
In the league, almost every game in the second half is a final, which accelerates the growth and improvement of the players.
Now, Millwall's first team lineup has stabilized. It is impossible to make a big leap next season, but it will be more mature, which is enough. (To be continued...)
