champion godfather

Chapter 845 Volume Seven Lion King Heart Trust
When the Nottingham Forest team arrived in Liverpool, many reporters tracked down the hotel where they stayed, hoping to get some latest news before the game.At this point, the local media of the host Liverpool naturally has the advantage.
They gathered outside the hotel, waiting to interview every Forest player who came out of it.
George Wood is clearly the most watched player.Recently, the media has been hyping up the grievances between him and Eastwood, revealing all the days when he was still in the youth team and didn't understand anything.Many media believe that George Wood should be responsible for Eastwood's retirement. They pretended to be very angry and reprimanded his teammates for retiring, but Eastwood didn't even say anything. It really makes people doubt the atmosphere in the Nottingham Forest team. Is it really as harmonious as Tang En preached...
This time, many Liverpool reporters directly asked Wood about Eastwood's retirement.These Liverpool reporters obviously had a plan for doing this-they knew why George Wood was in a bad state recently.
Since you are injured here, and the wound has not healed, then we don't mind stabbing your wound again, and then sprinkle some salt...
In fact, it is not Tang En's exclusive patent to do whatever it takes to win.
"Wood, the media say that Eastwood's retirement is related to you, don't you plan to say something?"
"Hey, George. I heard that your relationship with Eastwood has been very bad. Is it because of that?"
"It is said that the two of you are not friends, how do you usually get along?"
……
As long as he shows up, a group of reporters will swarm up and ask such questions.
At this time, Wood's face was gloomy, and his icy expression was pushed to the limit, and he didn't answer any questions.
No matter how the reporter harassed him, he just kept silent.
As a member of the coaching staff, Eastwood also came with the team, and the media also ran to ask him similar questions.The Gypsy who is a player is very popular with the media, because he talks a lot and is very cooperative with the media's questions.But today Eastwood is like George Wood leaning over, with a dark face and silent.He turned a deaf ear to the reporters' questions.
enough.
It is enough for those who deliberately make trouble to see this scene.They don't really expect two people to stand in front of the microphone and talk freely when they ask questions. As long as they can photograph the expressions of the two people when they face the question, it is enough for them to make a fuss.
Soon, news reports of the feud between George Wood and Eastwood appeared in the media.The expressions of Wood and Eastwood are put together, even if no copy is added, it is already very clear.
After these media renderings, in the eyes of outsiders, Nottingham Forest seems to have internal strife to the point of disbanding at any time.
At the press conference the day before the match, Dunn pointed at the media and scolded: "I know what your intentions are. But it's a pity, what you did was useless."
Moreover, in order to counter the media's rumors, Twain, who used to wait until the last moment to release the starting lineup, announced the starting lineup for the game one day in advance this time.George Wood's name is impressively listed.
He used this action to show his support for his captain.
He didn't know the outcome of Eastwood's conversation with Wood, but he believed in Eastwood, and only he could do this.He also believes in George, he will definitely be able to get out of it, he can wait for a Wood who is similar to a robot.He is the guarantee of the team's victory, he is the light that will never go out, he is the tower of strength.
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"Coach Tony Twain insisted on sending George Wood, but Wood's state in the last few games has been really bad, and the team's performance has also been affected. This is obviously because of Eastwood's retirement. This time may be right."
Before the game, when introducing the starting rosters of both sides, the commentator analyzed for everyone.
"We all know that Tony Twain is a stubborn and self-centered person. He always insists on things that others don't like. He has been right in the past, but will he be right this time? You know, His opponent this time is Liverpool, who have won five consecutive league games recently."
At the same time, Tang En was making the final mobilization for the team in the locker room.
"Liverpool has won five consecutive victories recently, and they are ranked second in the league. This is a difficult opponent to deal with. As for us, we have only won one game in six league rounds." Tang En wrung his fingers and counted for the players. "They are ranked second in the league and we are seventh. They are far behind. They have been doing well recently, and we have not been doing well recently... But what I am going to say next has nothing to do with these."
He made a gesture, "No matter how good their performance is, does it have anything to do with this game? Not at all. Every game is individual, and Arsenal, who have been unbeaten in 49 games, still lost on the field, so they have won five games in a row. In the first round, Liverpool may not be able to win six rounds in a row. Gerrard is their key figure, George, your task in this game is to freeze Gerrard for me, and at the same time take into account the offense."
Wood didn't nod or shake his head, he didn't mean anything.The others turned to look at him, seemingly worried.
Tang En ignored Wood's task after assigning him, and he turned to Gago.
"Fernando, your task is not to defend, but to attack."
Gago froze for a moment, he thought the boss would let him assist Wood in defending.After all, Wood's recent state is very bad. Once something goes wrong with Wood, the opponent's offense will directly face the defense.In the previous six games, such a situation has not rarely appeared.
Tang En could see his worry, but he didn't explain anything, he just continued to assign tasks: "Take advantage of your good physical strength and run non-stop. Don't be afraid of the ball being cut off, and leave everything behind you to George. You just attack, have you understood?"
"Uh...I understand, boss..." Gago replied with some hesitation.Is this arrangement really okay?
This arrangement is really bold. If Wood is in excellent form, it is understandable to do so, but no one knows what Wood can do now.What is the difference between such an arrangement and suicide?
Seeing Gago's hesitation, Tang En added: "Offensive, offensive, offensive... you only need to have offense in your mind now, Fernando. Don't think about anything, even if you make a mistake, it's not your responsibility .”
Gago is nodding. "Okay, boss..."
In fact, he was still muttering in his heart...
I believe that he must not be the only one who is muttering in his heart at this time.
After assigning other people's tasks, Tang En clapped his hands: "Okay guys. Everyone knows what they should do, but this is not enough. To win the game, just knowing what you should do is far from enough ...you have to trust your teammates. Football is an eleven-man game, and you can't do without anyone. Now in the locker room, I can tell you the tactics, and I can tell you what to do and what not to go. But On the field, the situation is changing rapidly, who can you count on? Anyway, it’s not me sitting below.” Tang En spread his hands, “It’s your teammates, partners. Look into their eyes, you are comrades in the same trench , You can only choose to trust each other. See what I mean? I know some people are worried that George's state will affect the whole team, but even so, you have to trust him. Because you can only trust him on the court."
What he said was a bit unreasonable, but it was Tang En's style.Everyone is used to it, so everyone nodded along.
"Go out."
The players got up and walked out.And George Wood dragged behind again.
Tang En looked at him and smiled at him, and he also looked at Tang En, neither of them said anything.
After Wood also left, Eastwood took the initiative to find Tang En, as if he wanted to say something: "Boss, I..."
Tang En interrupted him: "Leave me some suspense." He winked at Eastwood.
Eastwood understood Tang En's meaning, nodded and left.
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"Players from both sides are on the field! George Wood is at the front of the team, and he still wears the captain's armband. Tony Twain trusted Wood like a paranoid, but Wood didn't repay his trust in the first few games. The performance was terrible. So in this important game, will Tang En's trust be rewarded?"
In the press box, Bascombe was typing today's draft on his laptop while listening to the commentary from the TV above his head - he was already writing the post-match press release in advance.
"...Twain chooses to continue to trust Wood, which is really great. We don't have to feel guilty for disturbing Tang En's anniversary—this is what he asked for..."
He looked up at the TV, and a close-up of Wood's face happened to appear on the screen.
"Look at his dead fish face, as if the Forest team has lost the game. Haha!" He pointed to the TV screen and smiled to the people around him.
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Wood and Gerrard shook hands and stood next to the referee to flip coins.
"This is a direct dialogue between the two best midfielders in English football today. This game will definitely be very interesting. Of course, Wood has not been in a good state recently, and Gerrard may take advantage of it."
Wood lost to Gerrard when it came to coin guessing.
"Gerald goes down first, ha!" Bascombe laughed when he saw this scene.
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After Tang En appeared on the coach's bench, several media surrounded him and blocked him in his seat, cameras and cameras kept taking pictures.He is the most eye-catching focus of this game.This is a day he has coached for a full ten years. In ten years, he has won eight championships, big and small. He is one of the most successful coaches in England and ranks in the top 45 in the British "Coach Hall of Fame". Ranked among the top ten in the Coaching Hall of Fame in England.The most important thing is not these honors, but he is only [-] years old. As a coach, he is still a "young young coach". People have reason to believe that his legendary story is far from the time to write the "end" .
Tang En sat in his seat, calmly enjoying the treatment of the stars.This is an honor he deserves, and he doesn't have to be ashamed.
The only regret is that this is not at the city stadium, otherwise he would still have the opportunity to accept the club's award on the spot and enjoy the scene of tens of thousands of fans chanting his name and cheering for him.Maybe the Forest Club will also ingeniously put a crown and a cloak on him, and let him hold the scepter to receive the award.
When Tang En got up from the coach's bench, the reporters also dispersed under the reminder of the security.The game begins.
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Liverpool took advantage of the home court and launched a strong attack on the Forest team's hinterland from the very beginning.They really didn't intend to give Tony Twain the chance to win the Memorial Day at Anfield.Since George Wood is not doing well recently, let's use him to open the Forest team's goal.
"Stephen Gerrard! Nice long shot!"
Akinfeev struggled to push the heavy long shot over the crossbar. After getting up from the ground, he shouted to his teammates to pay attention to the defense in the middle.Although he didn't mention the name, everyone knows that George Wood is responsible for the area where Gerrard kicked.
Gago couldn't stand it anymore, although the boss told him to forget about defense and focus on attacking.But Gerrard's long-range shot almost went into the goal.How do you attack if you lose the ball?
He decided to help Wood before Wood entered the state.
Liverpool's corner kick did not go directly to the goal, but passed to the outside. Gerrard made another direct volley. Although he missed it, it also showed that he was very excited about this game.The excited Gerrard is definitely a dangerous person, Nottingham Forest must be careful.
"Be careful with Gerrard!" Chris Lack couldn't sit still off the court, he ran to the sidelines and loudly reminded the players on the court. "Don't give him so many long shots!"
Liverpool are back again.Gago hesitated for a moment. The sense of responsibility cultivated in Real Madrid made him finally rush to the middle, ready to defend Gerrard.
"A little more action, the Premier League is not La Liga, and fouls can be made when necessary..." He muttered, facing Gerrard.
But someone is faster than him.
George Wood shot out from a diagonal stab and rushed towards Gerrard, and the two of them collided firmly.Gerrard staggered and lost the football.Wood was about to get the ball, but heard the referee's whistle.
"foul!"
Huge boos were heard from the stands at Anfield for Wood.
Wood ignored it as if he didn't hear it.He turned around and made a downward gesture to Gago: "I'll come here." He pointed to the front again, "You go up."
Seeing Wood's expression, Gago nodded.From the first day he came to the Forest team, the boss told him to trust George and the captain in the game.He did as he was told, and he had a great time in the past two seasons.I can't go wrong this time...
Just as he thought this, he heard a familiar voice shouting his name: "Gago! Gago!"
He turned around and saw it was the boss.
"What are you doing? Have you forgotten what I said earlier?" Tang En shouted at him, waving his arms vigorously. "Your seat is in front, go up! Go up some for me!"
Gago gave Tang En a thumbs up, expressing that he knew.
"Don't get further behind George, or who should he pass the ball to?"
"I know! Boss!" Gago had to answer loudly, otherwise he was really afraid that the boss would keep talking like this.
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Nottingham Forest ranked not 451 in this game, but 442.The positions of Gago and George Wood are not on the same line. Wood is slightly behind, while Gago is forward and staggered forward and backward. It is not a diamond-shaped midfielder, nor a disc-shaped midfielder, nor a parallel midfielder.
This formation has clearly stated the Forest team's division of labor in the midfield - Gago is the main attacker and Wood is the main defender.
Benitez saw this. He didn't know why Twain dared to form such a lineup in the away game, but he was sure of one thing - this was an opportunity he could use.
It seems that his decision to attack the middle lane is correct. As long as the pressure continues, the forest team's defense will collapse!
(End of this chapter)