champion godfather

Chapter 1034
Lian Po is old, can he still have food?
Tang En walked up to Wood, leaned down and asked him, "George, are you old? Do you think you're too old to run?"

"No." Wood replied blankly.

"That's good." Tang En clapped his chin. "In the second half, your defensive tasks will be heavier."

Wood was a little surprised, he thought Dunn would tell him to step up his offense, but he didn't expect it to be a defensive task.

"The Notts County manager is not a 'one-to-nilist'. We will fight back in the second half because I will not allow you to lose the game. But what will happen to Notts County in the face of our attack? I think they You won't start defending now, but will continue to attack, and the offense will be quite fierce. So at least in the first half of the second half, you won't have much time to participate in the offense, George." Tang En said to Wood.

The players were even more puzzled when they heard this.George is the core of the team's offense and defense. If he concentrates on defense, who will organize the offense?

Tang En patted Wood on the shoulder, and then walked up to Gago who was beside him: "You did a good job, Fernando. But you should take a rest in the second half?"

Of course Gago knew that this was a polite remark, but in fact he made almost no contribution in the first half.After all, as you get older, your physical strength and consciousness can't keep up.

But no one wants to be replaced like this.

Gago didn't nod in agreement, nor shook his head in objection.Tang En directly made the decision for him: "Thank you."

Now that Gago has been replaced, who will take over?Wood must concentrate on defense, and Gago is not on the court, who will organize the offense?
Tang En turned around and looked at Chen Jian who had been called back from the outside.

"You go in the second half, Chen Jian."

This decision really surprised everyone else, but Chen Jian didn't show any surprise, he just nodded.

He already knew that he would play in this game, because Tang En had told him.So don't be surprised.Otherwise, he would definitely have the same expression as his teammates - he had just joined the team for four days and was sent to play in this game. It seemed that Tang En really trusted this Chinese player...

"Your task is to organize the offense. I know you often do this kind of work in the Spaniard, so this shouldn't be difficult for you, right?" Tang En asked.

Chen Jian did not answer him simply "not difficult".Instead, he frowned and asked his own question: "I have only practiced with the team for three days. Will it be possible for me to organize the offense..."

"George will assist you." Dunn replied.

Wood also nodded, agreeing.

Chen Jian looked at his teammates present.Although it was only three days, he has been silently observing the team.Some people's characteristics have been roughly understood, I believe there should be no major problems, right?

"Okay, boss." Chen Jian replied in English.

"Notts County's offensive will be fierce at the beginning of the second half. We must unify our tactical thinking-this opponent is definitely not something you can win casually. This game is a derby, guys! This is a huge strength. A derby in the same city to level the gap! If you still think that you can break through with the ball casually, penetrate with the ball casually, and score goals with random shots...then raise your hands and surrender as soon as possible. This is not your war."

When Tang En said something, some people's faces turned red and their ears felt hot.Because that's what they thought in the first half. From the second they stepped on the pitch, they thought they could easily beat their opponents, so what if it was a derby?We are home!

The results of it?After the opponent used a set kick to break the goal, they panicked and fought on their own. They failed to equalize the score until the end of the first half. On the contrary, Notts County got several good counterattack opportunities, and the scene was shocked. The Forest team spectators booed dissatisfied.

If they end up losing the game, it's a disgraceful first-half performance.

"So in the second half we defended and counterattacked and waited for Notts County to press up. Balotelli, you play a little bit deeper, linking the front and back. Our three lines must be compact and cannot separate the opponent. Two wings When attacking, you must dare to press up, don't be afraid of the space behind you, if you can't press up, then you will be pressed by the opponent."

"The simpler the way of attacking, the better. Notts County's offensive routines are complex and beautiful. We don't do much. Playing with them will only fall into their trap. Of course they hope that football will stay in our half for more time."

Tang En was explaining the tactical arrangement for the second half to the team in detail.In fact, the tactical arrangement has not changed, but the players in the first half felt contemptuous and did not implement tactical discipline at all, which led to this situation.Now after a bad first half, coupled with Twain's criticism during the halftime break, these people realized that the opponent in front of them really had to put down their contempt.

Twain knew that Tang's football was offensive football, and he could tell from the team he had built in Notts County for seven years, that the best way to deal with this kind of football was defensive counterattack.

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Chen Jian stood on the sidelines, ready to play.Although Gago was off the field, the substitution ceremony still had to be completed, so he stood on the sidelines, waiting for the fourth official to raise his number plate.

It will be his first official game for Nottingham Forest, but he doesn't feel too excited, whether it's when he first hears he might play in the FA Cup or in the dressing room When Li Tang En announced this decision, his performance was very calm. To put it bluntly, cutting his nails was indifferent, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.

He was a little surprised why he was so calm.Isn't it always a dream to play for Forest?Now that it has been realized, why don't you feel excited and happy?

Isn't this my dream?Is it an illusion of self-deception?
The names of the players who are about to play are being announced on the radio.

"Number 14, Chen Jian!"

Some fans gave a standing ovation, the fourth official behind him raised a sign, and Chen Jian just ran up.

He felt that he was very calm, so calm that he felt something was wrong.The scene was very noisy, but his brain didn't get hot. He told himself over and over again: This is the home court of Nottingham Forest!I'm a member of Nottingham Forest!

It didn't work, he just couldn't get excited.He began to wonder if he was out of shape...

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When Tang saw Chen Jian running to the field, he glanced at Tang En who was next door.He could guess that Tang En would let Chen Jian play in this match, so he was not surprised by this.

And speaking of it, he still has some expectations, and wants to see what Chen Jian can do in this game... You must know that if he takes over the Forest team next season, then Chen Jian will become one of his subordinates.

But...you can't just let him go for nothing.

Tang walked to the sidelines, hooked the Notts County player who was closest to him, and asked him to send a message to other players on the field, asking them to pay attention to the No. 14 Forest player with an eastern face.

The Chinese reporters in the stands were very excited when they saw Chen Jian appearing on the stage, but they soon stopped laughing.Because Chen Jian always has a Notts County player by his side, sometimes even two...

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"I really can't figure out why the boss told us to pay attention to that Chinese boy." Paul Johnson shook his head and said to his teammates.Now that the ball is dead, they have a chance to touch each other and say these words.

"Who knows." His teammate shrugged.

"Judging from the performance of these few minutes, it's very average..."

Of course, it was very ordinary. Chen Jian was still thinking about why he was so calm and didn't blend into the game.The passing and receiving of the ball are quite satisfactory, with more back passes and less forward passes.

Not only the Notts County players thought Chen Jian was average, but even the British commentator thought that the Chinese midfielder that Twain bought for 900 million was mediocre, but he thought there might be a reason why he didn't cooperate well with the team. inside.

"Chen's performance is not right..." Chris Lak said to Tang En.After these three days of training, the assistant coach has more or less recognized Chen Jian's level, so he feels something is wrong with Chen Jian's current performance.

Tang En squeezed his chin: "Who knows, maybe it's the first time to represent the forest team, so I'm too excited..."

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Chen Jian found that he was really calm. Even when two opponents came up to defend him, he still thought of observing the positions of his teammates first.What would he do if he was in a hotheaded situation?Cover the ball, try to pass those two aggressive guys, and show yourself in front of the home fans, right?

Forcibly break through, and then take a long shot?
Chen Jian's feet trembled, and the football passed through the gap between the two, and rolled right to the feet of the full-back Gareth Bale who stepped in from behind!

"Beautiful!" exclaimed the England commentator.

There was no one in this position before, but Chen Jian was able to think of Bell together, and pass the ball through the gap skillfully and decisively, which is indeed worthy of being called "beautiful".

Chen Jian suddenly remembered that when he played the first La Liga game on behalf of the Spaniard, when he won the man of the spot with the Spaniard for the first time, he seemed to be so "indifferent"...

He received the ball again, and Balotelli was turning to signal him to pass, but he waved Balotelli forward.When he saw Balotelli turn around, he immediately sent a direct pass. The football passed by the center back of Notts County. Balotelli turned around and crossed diagonally, just in time to receive the ball.

Isn't calm analysis of the situation on the field what I have always relied on to gain a foothold in La Liga?
I'm not in bad shape, I'm in good shape!

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Tang found that Chen Jian could always pass the ball in the fastest time, which caused a lot of trouble for the Notts County players who defended him.If a player likes to dribble, then he must be the best defense, but if a player likes to play fast balls very much, it will be difficult to defend him.

Chen Jian belongs to this type of player. His dribbling is not good and his speed is not fast.Ball control is limited to being able to control the football at one's own feet under pressure, but not to make fancy tricks.But there seems to be a natural sensitivity to passing.

Now he doesn't know whether he should be happy for having such a passer in the future, or worry about the result of this game...

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Notts County did step up their attack in the second half.But under Wood's defense and Chen Jian's passing organization, their offensive was completely invisible.

The Notts County players gradually lost their composure in the changing situation on the field.After all, they are young and not as experienced as Nottingham Forest.

Tang saw Tang En's thoughts, so he began to shrink the line of defense in a planned way.Unexpectedly, this was actually Twain's real intention - once the defense line was shrunk, how could it be possible for a back line of Notts County's level to withstand the stormy offensive of Nottingham Forest?

Seeing that Notts County had shrunk, he immediately changed his tactics, requiring all players to press across the center line and bombard the restricted area of ​​Notts County indiscriminately.

Tang En didn't expect Tang En to have such a move, so he couldn't react for a while.Nottingham Forest seized the opportunity to score an equalizer, and the Forest team made another victory 3 minutes later.Overtake the score!

Although Chen Jian did not assist directly with these two goals, he participated in them.This appearance is quite good.

After 2:1, Tang En did not stop there, but continued to strengthen his offense. He replaced Teixeira, who was more aggressive, and Cohen.

You must know that Tang En is not actually a "one-to-zero advocate"...

Before the end of the game, taking advantage of Notts County's eagerness to equalize the score, Tang En finally used his "defensive counterattack" magic weapon, allowing Abang Lahuo, who was replaced later, to make a sneak attack and freeze the score. In the 3:1.

Notts County, who was full of confidence before the game, still lost the derby.They may have a lot of unwillingness, but no one cares about it anymore.

When the head coaches of the two sides shook hands after the game, Tang En planned to comfort Tang calmly, but Tang En took the lead.

"Too bad it only caused you 45 minutes of trouble..."

In fact, Tang was defeated by his lack of experience. After all, he has been leading the team in low-level leagues.But Tang En wouldn't say this now, he had to consider the mood of the loser anyway.

So he laughed silly.

"These 45 minutes are enough for some people to see your ability clearly. Take your time, Don."

Tang shrugged, said nothing more, passed by Tang En, and walked towards the corridor.

Before entering the corridor, he glanced back at the field again.

It was nearly dusk after the game, and the golden afterglow of the setting sun could only reach the upper part of the ceiling. More than half of Nottingham Forest's team logo was hidden in the shadows, and the entire stadium was shrouded in shadows.

Tony Twain, his old friend, his brother-in-law who has the same parents as him, and another person who owns his body, that nightmare is opening his arms and embracing his subordinates.

Take over his team?This is really the most difficult challenge I have faced since coaching.

But just like Dunn said, how can progress be made without challenges?Didn't he challenge those unreachable champions one by one?

Now, he just wants to say to his wife: the Tang she likes is back.

As if a heavy burden had been lifted, Tang let out a sigh of relief, looked away, and walked into the player tunnel.

(End of this chapter)