After the training, Pan Yi left captain Westerman alone to talk.
This former German international is currently the highest paid, most famous player in the team, and the most influential player in the locker room. Some things must be made clear to him.
Otherwise, it will definitely have an impact on the team's stability.
"If you have anything to say, you can just say it without considering my feelings." Westerman said, staring into Pan Yi's eyes.
He is a typical German with a straightforward personality.
Facing this head coach who is younger than himself, Westerman certainly hopes that the dialogue between the two parties can be straightforward.
"Well, it's like this. I hope you will serve as the team's substitute defender in the new season." Pan Yi was not polite and went straight to the point.
Westerman shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I guessed it. Is it because my defense can't meet your requirements?"
"No, your defensive ability is still very good." Pan Yi said, "I let you serve as a substitute only for tactical reasons."
Westerman listened quietly and said nothing.
"You have a very high level of heading the ball, and you are also very good at tackling and marking. You also have teamwork spirit and a high degree of commitment on the court. If Hamburg still uses the tactics of last season, you will definitely still be the main force of the team.
, even the core of the defense."
"But?" Westerman knew that Pan Yi had more to say.
"However, your dribbling and passing abilities in the backcourt are a little bit worse. It is difficult for you to be qualified as the central defender of our team in the new season." Pan Yi said bluntly.
"I'm just a defender..." Westerman said with a wry smile, "When I was a youth team player, the coach didn't ask me to practice this."
"But it's needed now, at least in my team." Pan Yi smiled, "That's why I introduced Rudiger."
Westerman nodded: "This young man is indeed good. I can feel that his ability to pass and control the ball and his speed are very outstanding among defenders. Of course, his frontal defensive ability is also very good. But, I am not okay.
Play as another central defender?"
"The other central defender will be Kjaer." Pan Yi said, "His passing ability is not as good as Rudiger, and it may be similar to yours, but... he is young,
There is still room for improvement.”
"It seems that it's because I'm old." Westerman smiled self-deprecatingly, "I didn't expect that I would be old at the age of 29."
Of course he would feel a little uncomfortable being a substitute.
But if there is a gap in strength, he will naturally be convinced.
And if it was just because of the team's rejuvenation process, it would inevitably make him feel uncomfortable.
Pan Yi came to chat with him today just to untie this knot in his heart.
"You should be able to see that these young people in our team have great potential. As long as they are given enough playing time, they will definitely make great progress and make Hamburg a truly strong team." Pan Yi said sincerely.
Di said:
"You are the captain of Hamburg. Do you also hope that this team will get better and better?"
"In this process, someone will always have to make sacrifices in terms of playing time. And such sacrifices will be rewarded."
"I assure you, the goals I mentioned in front of the media are definitely not just words!"
"We want to enter the Champions League, and even win the Champions League! Isn't this also your dream?"
"Don't you hope to lift the Champions League trophy as captain?!"
As he said that, Pan Yi changed the topic:
"Moreover, you can play all positions in the backcourt. Left back, right back, center back, midfielder..."
"Although I can't give you the main position, in fact your playing time will not be reduced too much."
"You will always be my first choice when I need someone on the back line!"
At this time, Westerman waved his hand, but he was already smiling: "I understand what you mean. You don't have to worry about me, I will support your work. I also believe that the team will support you with your ability."
Under the guidance of the coach, great progress has been made!”
Pan Yi's words have been made very clear.
And Westerman is a team-minded player
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Of course, the captain of the team also knows that he must put the overall situation first.
Even if he does feel a little uncomfortable, his excellent professionalism will allow him to control his emotions and accept Pan Yi's suggestions rationally.
Besides, isn’t it the head coach who has the final say on who is the main player and who is the substitute in the team?
What's more, he is an "iron-blooded coach" like Pan Yi.
The last person who dared to openly oppose Pan Yi has been driven away now.
So Pan Yi being able to sit down and talk things through with Westerman was a great honor to him as the captain.
As for Westerman saying that Pan Yi is capable and capable, of course he is not trying to flatter the head coach.
As a professional player, he can certainly see the strength of those young players and their performance in the coach's new tactics.
Including the 4231 tactics drawn up and explained by Pan Yi, Westerman also heard it like a revelation, but his current ability does not meet the coach's requirements.
In this formation, the central defender needs to be able to defend and play the ball, while the fullback needs speed and crosses. In extreme cases, he may even need to cut in and shoot.
As for the midfielder, he needs a large defensive coverage area, as well as strong passing, distribution and long-range shooting skills.
He knows a little bit about everything, but is not very proficient in everything.
So I can only accept Pan Yi's suggestion and be his snake oil substitute.
Besides, we ask ourselves, if Westerman himself was now the head coach of a team, he would also devote more resources to young people, right?
Instead of "training" veterans like him who have no room for improvement.
So Westerman actually understands Pan Yi's approach.
As for the cakes painted by Pan Yi, he didn't really care.
Entering the top four of the Bundesliga and entering the Champions League is already a difficult task for a relegation team.
Being able to participate in the Champions League is also the best dream that Westerman can think of - he only played in the Champions League in the 2007-08 season with Schalke 04, and was selected for the German national team for the first time with his outstanding performance at that time.
.
Pan Yi actually mentioned winning the Champions League just now?
This pie is simply bigger than the entire city of Hamburg...
So you don’t need to take this thing to heart.
When Westerman said this, Pan Yi also laughed.
He knew that today's goal was achieved.
Pan Yi stood up and reached out to Westerman: "Then, it's up to you. These young players need the guidance of an experienced captain like you to help them make progress, both technically and psychologically.
”
"I will."
Westerman nodded in reply, stretched out his hand, and held Pan Yi's hand tightly!
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