In Chen Zhuo's analysis, there are three factors that need to be taken into account in the loss to Nuremberg in the last round.
First of all, that game was Leverkusen’s first loss after 30 consecutive games without defeat. It was also Leverkusen’s first loss after 25 rounds this season. After the game, Heynckes also admitted his optimism.
It affects the players, making everyone in the team seem to underestimate the enemy.
There is another reason that Heynckes did not say. He deliberately saved his energy in the last game, thinking that he could easily win Nuremberg, and then concentrate on dealing with Hamburg, just like Labbadia played against Hertha Berlin and Anderlecht.
Stay strong, that’s the truth.
It's just that... even Labbadia's luck is better than that of Heynckes.
The second factor, Chen Zhuo, Chen Zhuo believes that Heynckes' drills in some positions in February were to prepare for the fierce battle in March and the final battle after April.
Although he only scored 6 points with one win and three draws in February, Heynckes was obviously using these four games to adjust the lineup. In the four games in March, except for the first game against Nuremberg, the opponents in the next three games were ranked.
Hamburg in 4th place, Schalke in 2nd place and Dortmund in 5th place.
In terms of mission, Leverkusen has not set winning the championship as their mission this season. This can also be seen from the fact that they only invested 8 million euros in signings this season. Heynckes stated the goal at the beginning of the season.
It is clear that the top six teams in the league will enter next season's European competition and train their teams to prepare for two or even three fronts next season.
Moreover, luck was involved in those three draws. The draw with Bochum on February 6 was because Swiss forward Derdy York was accidentally injured after scoring a goal. The substitute forward was intercepted and hit by the opponent before he could warm up.
Counterattack; on February 21st, it was tied with Werder Bremen. It was Ozil's amazing assist in the second minute of stoppage time that scored the goal of Leverkusen at the last minute; on February', it was tied with Cologne, including the following
Another reason for the defeat to Nuremberg was that Heynckes was trying to use Helmers, the team's top scorer last season, who had just returned from a serious injury, to give the slightly tired Derdyok more rest.
Chen Zhuo concluded that the defeat to Nuremberg was an accident, and they saved their strength to deal with Hamburg!
In this game, Leverkusen has completed its adjustments. Helmers has entered the bench. The two shooters on the field are Kiessling and Deldy York, who have basically adjusted their status and are well rested!
What we need to do now is not to be optimistic, but to be extra careful!
Compared with Dortmund and Schalke 04 next, the opponent's determination to defeat Hamburg is too strong!
Otherwise, I wouldn’t have done so many actions outside the court!
(two)
Wrong judgment of the situation and blind self-confidence will naturally lead to wrong decisions. Mistakes in decision-making are more harmful than corruption. This is true.
For example, in today's game against Leverkusen, Labbadia did not make intensive defensive arrangements, but asked for an offside violation. Chen Zhuo thought there would be a problem!
In the 22nd minute, "Swiss Zidane" Barnetta successfully intercepted Teshe from the left, got rid of the counterattack and directly passed the ball!
Rozenar raised his hand to signal that Derdyok was offside, but the Swiss forward stood still in the offside position.
Kiessling came in from behind at high speed! Anti-offside!
Chen Zhuo suddenly jumped up from the bench nervously!
But is it useful to jump up? Chen Zhuo wanted to rush to the field and hug Keesling to prevent him from running away, but that was impossible...
The 4th shot was taken, this time there was no offside, Kiessling made a single shot!
He took a diagonal line to the center and entered the penalty area from the ribs. Facing the attacking Rost, Keesling calmly pushed the ball with his right foot, and the Hamburg team's goal was declared lost...
"Coach, we should..." Chen Zhuo stamped his feet in annoyance. He tried to turn his head and suggested to Labbadia that he should change the offside tactics. He could try to use 4-5-1 and arrange for Berg to sit at the left midfielder position for Ruud Ruud.
With the ball, Trochowski plays as the attacking midfielder, Ze Roberto plays the offensive and defensive transition role in the defensive midfielder position, and captain Yarolim goes to mark the "Swiss Zidane" and put Leverkusen's "midfielder
"Engine" off!
"Ogo, you! You have to pay attention to guarding..." Labbadia rushed to the sidelines and complained to Ogo, but did not hear Chen Zhuo calling him.
"It was an accident! It doesn't matter. If we stick to this style of play, we will get back to the score soon! Come on, boys!" Labbadia shouted.
When he came back and walked past Chen Zhuo, he saw that Chen Zhuo was hesitant to speak. Labbadia originally wanted to lower his head and walk over. After thinking about it, he said to Chen Zhuo: "Patton, the halftime period will continue in three minutes. Pay attention to the field.
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"Thank you, coach..." Chen Zhuo thanked him.
Let's talk about it in the midfield. The coach just said that he should stick to the current style of play. If he is advised to make adjustments at this time, the timing may not be the best.
Some words don’t just stop when you say them with all your heart, they also require you to say them to have an effect. Therefore, as an assistant coach, it is very important to choose the time to communicate with the coach... What this old guy Moniz said is really right.
, Chen Zhuo now feels the importance of the timing of making suggestions.
(three)
The game continued. A conceding goal and the humid low temperature of less than 10 degrees Celsius in Leverkusen made the players sober up. The drowsy players finally cheered up.
Captain Yarolim himself retreated to the midfielder position and switched positions with Ze Roberto. At the same time, he instructed the two central defenders to play more long passes, asking Berg to move to the wing and to the opponent's right side.
Defender Castro ran around and behind him, making full use of Berg's height to suppress his opponent.
"We should suppress Banetta more!" Chen Zhuo, who was standing at the near end, muttered and silently sat back on the bench. At this time, it was obviously inappropriate for him to rush to the sidelines to give orders.
Yang Sen came close to Chen Zhuo and said: "Patton, Ogo seems to be a little tight today. Please talk to him at halftime. If I say it directly, I'm afraid he will misunderstand..."
Chen Zhuo nodded slightly and turned to look at Labbadia. He wanted to say now that if Moniz was on the bench, then that would be enough, but Labbadia did not pay attention to them at this time and was still shouting
Let the midfielders pass more passes to Berg.
During the game, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ze Roberto exchanged gestures and signaled to Yarolim and Trokhovsky, and these experienced players began to arrange and cooperate on their own.
I don’t know why, but when he saw several players making gestures on the court, Labbadia on the sidelines glanced at the bench behind him.
Chen Zhuo was sitting in the middle of the bench, communicating with Jansen beside him. Beside them, Behrens and Petrich were also listening with their heads stretched out.
In two corners of the bench, two Dutchmen, Matthiessen and Elia, were sitting respectively, as well as Haesl and the goalkeeper coach, the team doctor and staff were sitting between them wrapped in thick down jackets.
(Four)
Demel took the ball to the center circle, raised his finger to point in Berg's direction, and then gave a big kick...
"Demel passed the ball... Haha, it's impossible to miss so much. So, Demel's action of pointing to the right and then lobbing the ball forward is a false shot! Let's take a look at this ball...
..." Karlheinz explained to the television audience.
Chen Zhuo and his teammates on the bench all stood up. This should be the gesture that Ruud van Nistelrooy just explained! Ruud van Nistelrooy looked up at the ball while walking deep into the penalty area. The ball was passed directly to the center.
The first landing point should be near the penalty spot!
Ruud Van Nistelrooy shouldn't have headed the ball down to hit the goal, but he would have used his header to fly the ball back!
Trochowski and Berg moved towards the front of the penalty area from the left and right sides, and Ze Roberto was also walking towards the top of the penalty area!
It seems that the design of several of them is that Ruud van Nistelrooy heads the ball back, and they will shoot the ball from the front of the penalty area. This should be this routine!
Hyypia directed his teammates while staring closely at Van Nistelrooy...
Rene Adler hesitated and rushed out from the goal line. He seemed to be worried about whether Hyypia could keep an eye on Ruud van Nistelrooy. He also seemed to see that the ball would be fine as long as it was hit to Barnetta or Vidal.
