Aldridge returned to the sidelines earlier than usual, as if he just went to the bathroom. The halftime break was not used to make on-the-spot adjustments for the team to win in the second half.
Seeing him sitting calmly in his seat, not knowing what he was thinking, or thinking about nothing at all, and his state of mind was far away from the game, the commentator began to tease him.
"Hall doesn't seem worried about the game. The current score is 2:2. Haha, it's a very strange picture."
"Is he going to say anything to the players? Or is he really not giving any instructions? That's not good."
"Yes, the coach did not enter the locker room during halftime. Such a gesture may be a sign of confidence in the eyes of the players, or it may be too arrogant."
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Klinsmann walked to the seat on Aldrich's right and sat down, sighing: "Aldrich, I suddenly understood something."
"What?"
"When Millwall let go of those main players, you never showed excessive regret or loss. At that time, I thought you might just surrender to reality and accept it calmly. Now that I think about it, in your heart, there must be some considerations of profit and loss.
The factors of team building and transfer fee income make you think that selling some people on a regular basis is the right decision, right?"
Aldrich turned his head and looked at Klinsmann calmly, saying nothing for a long time.
After looking at each other for a long time, Aldrich suddenly looked away and said noncommittally: "Who knows."
Klinsmann showed a wry smile and let out a long sigh. This sigh contained a sense of admiration.
Everyone knows the rules of football. The team that seems to be the strongest may not always be able to sit on the throne, especially after reaching its peak achievements, it will inevitably decline. This decline does not mean that the team
They fell apart, but they were supposed to be the strongest, but their performance fluctuated, causing their achievements to decline.
On paper, it looks like it is still the strongest. However, it cannot reach the strongest level at the beginning.
It has nothing to do with the external strength of the players, but the internal changes in a team.
From conquering the world to defending the world, everyone's mentality will change, and the same goes for Aldridge. Otherwise, he would not coach the England national team, nor would he have the idea of retiring as head coach after the end of this season.
But as long as he is in office, he must ensure that the spirit of the team remains unchanged.
Aldridge really didn't feel dissatisfied with the important stars he had sold before. Firstly, he earned the transfer fee. Secondly, it was also a need for team building, that is, metabolism. Injecting fresh blood into the team and letting the ball go
The team maintains its upward impact, which is two different concepts from the team's overhaul and rebuilding.
Therefore, at the end of this season, there are Italian international players in the first team who want to return to Italy. Aldrich does not think it is completely detrimental to Millwall, especially when their hearts are not here, it is not beautiful to keep them.
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Klinsmann turned around and continued to ask: "Would it seem that you were too harsh on them just like you did?"
Klinsmann was worried that Aldridge spoke too harshly in the locker room. You know, there are many players here whose legs are worth tens of millions of pounds. They have big cards and naturally have strong self-esteem.
Aldrich's eyes were dazed, as if he was talking to himself or answering Klinsmann.
"If not, how is the Mad Lion any different from other wealthy families?"
In an era where football is becoming more and more utilitarian, problems often arise with the stability of top clubs. Part of the reason is that after winning the most difficult honor, they sit back and relax, looking aloof.
Indeed, when you get honors, your fame increases dramatically, your temper becomes louder, you become proud, or arrogant, self-righteous, rest on your laurels, etc.
There is often a thin line between confidence and arrogance.
Sometimes Aldrich himself can't tell whether his current psychological state is confidence or arrogance.
He could only convince himself through hard work that he was still the down-to-earth Aldrich he had been before.
Football is not just about hard work, it also requires the will and determination to win.
When the Liverpool players walked out of the locker room, they looked united. Phil Thompson praised the team and continued to boost the morale of the players. To take away a point at the Lion King Stadium is definitely an acceptable result for Liverpool.
Think about Arsenal. Manchester United's desire to win a draw here is a luxury. Even though Liverpool has ambitions, they must recognize the reality.
Millwall's players had a completely new spirit. They didn't seem to have experienced a 45-minute game, but were facing a brand new game. Everyone's expressions were extremely solemn and murderous.
At the beginning of the second half, Millwall gave Liverpool a showdown. Henry tripped Gerrard while grabbing the ball. The referee awarded Henry a foul, but the Liverpool players didn't take it seriously. They hadn't noticed Millwall yet.
Wall's entire team has completely changed from attitude to momentum.
Maybe the Millwall offense created by Aldridge is gorgeous, and occasionally there are some shadows of elegance, but in terms of confrontation, defense, fighting, etc., when they are most serious and devoted, the ones playing on the field should be the lions.
Everyone is like a wolf and a tiger!
This has nothing to do with the dirty style of the game, it is a characteristic of the mental outlook. Fighting skills and confrontation ability are not the main ones. The key is courage and will, transforming into a warrior who is not afraid of death!
It has to be said that Liverpool had an advantage with the score of 2:2, so after the halftime break, the players' fighting spirit and momentum were even stronger. On the other hand, Millwall, although their momentum was up, they also took the initiative on the field.
But it seems that because he wants to score goals too much, he is too impatient when seizing opportunities.
"Maybe you can make them behave better now by using a gentler approach."
Jenson whispered into Aldrich's ear.
Aldridge said with no doubt: "When it comes to principles, I will not communicate with anyone in a consultative tone."
For him, Millwall is his hard work, and the team spirit is also part of it. He should not be surprised by honor or disgrace and pursue victory as always. This is the principle!
Who can't accept it? Get out!
Maybe. The players are indeed mentally disturbed by what Aldrich said at midfield. In the second half, they are eager to prove to the head coach and prove to the home fans. Their ambition has not weakened at all, but the more this happens, the more anxious they become.
If burned, this will affect the performance of the game.
As a result, does Aldrich care?
No!
Even if we really lose today, it doesn’t matter!
The football field is constantly changing. It doesn't mean that you can dominate the game just by shouting and killing like a chicken, but you must have the ambition to dominate the game.
It doesn't matter if you can't win, always maintaining a firm belief in winning is the core of a strong person.
Seeing that the game has reached the 70th minute, Millwall still has not scored.
Nedved turned back and waved to Zambrotta on the court, and then made the same move to Schneider.
Let the two full-backs press forward together!
Liverpool's best performance today was the 3h combination and Gerrard. They completely guarded the center, and the midfielder returned to the penalty area to make up for it very promptly.
Schneider and Gianluca Zambrotta directly assisted and became wingers. Suddenly, Millwall launched a furious attack on Liverpool.
Phil Thompson is not without merit, even though Aldridge treats him unfaithfully on the sidelines. This is his pride as a head coach. Off the court, everyone is a peer, there is no distinction between superiority and inferiority, and mutual respect, but on the court
, Aldridge is an assistant coach in Liverpool, there is no competition at all, and his attitude is naturally disdainful.
This attitude is very common, just like how Mourinho was despised by others when he first arrived in the Premier League.
Before you make any achievements, don't think that you deserve to be highly valued.
Phil Thompson frequently signals to the team, long pass, long pass, long pass! Counterattack, counterattack, counterattack!
Liverpool's formation was pushed deeper and they could only counterattack with long passes.
In the 77th minute, Smicer made a long pass from the backcourt. Heskey grabbed the point again and gave the header to Irving. Irving turned around with the ball. Gattuso and Southgate went one after another, one pressing and the other waiting.
He tried to intercept, but Owen took a deflection and took the ball directly to the wing!
He almost made a half circle, then made an emergency stop and changed direction to throw Gattuso away, and then used the created space to rush towards the penalty area.
Southgate versus Owen.
Southgate kept retreating and retreating. Irving did not dare to speed up anymore, for fear that if he speeded up again, he would be intercepted.
After Irving took two steps into the penalty area, Southgate suddenly stopped and started to attack!
Irving was waiting for this moment. He suddenly increased his speed and took advantage of the difference in rhythm between the two to break through Southgate!
"Irving made a successful breakthrough! One-way goal?"
Just after Irving broke through Southgate, he saw in despair that Bute fell down first and threw the ball into his arms. Irving was just one step away, no, maybe half a step. As long as he could be faster, he would be able to win.
Can shoot!
Owen stretched his legs and then retracted them. He was weightless and rolled over Butt. Butt stood up and Southgate and him gave each other a thumbs up.
The timing of Southgate's attack coincided perfectly with the timing of Butt's abandonment of the goal. No matter who was a step faster or slower, they would give Owen a chance to shoot.
Bute goes first, and Irving will shoot directly.
Southgate grabbed the ball first, and after Irving got rid of the breakthrough, he made a single shot.
The cooperation between these two people was Southgate's grab, forcing Owen to make a choice. There was almost no angle in shooting, only breakthrough. As soon as he broke through, Bute confiscated the ball.
Another point is Gattuso. Although he looked a little embarrassed when Irving broke through, his subsequent choices were very correct. He did not chase Irving from behind. It was obviously too late. He chose to block Irving's ball route and release the ball.
To whom? Husky!
After Gattuso and Materazzi completely blocked the possibility of Heskey getting the ball, Irving was left with only the option of shooting or breaking through. Then Southgate and Butt cooperated tacitly to end Liverpool's extraordinary time.
A threatening counterattack.
"What a pity. After all, Liverpool's player team is still a bit poor. If it were in the England national team, this kind of counterattack opportunity would be a god-given opportunity."
"Maybe, but Liverpool's formation was pressed behind. Neither Gerrard nor Smicer could rush forward immediately. Just like the topic that people are curious about, if the England national team faces Millwall, the England team's counterattack
Can the tactics still work? Haha, I’m afraid even Hall doesn’t have the answer in his heart.”
"Well, Millwall did a good job defending this time. Bute gave up the goal in time to save the team. If Liverpool takes the lead again at this time, Millwall's situation will be terrible."
With 10 minutes left in the game and Millwall still hadn't scored a third goal, Aldridge stood up and walked to the sidelines, making a hand-down gesture toward the players.
Millwall's players suddenly woke up when they saw the coach's gesture.
It's okay to strive for victory, but it's not good to rush for quick success! (To be continued...)
