Two Hundred and Forty Are You Here to Poach My Corner?

David Wenner is a well-known British football reporter. He has a very good relationship with many stars in the circle. He has written autobiographies for Bergkamp, ​​Ferdinand and other stars, and has also written many books about football.

Among them, he had such a theoretical description of Dutch football in a book [Brilliant Orange].

Living on the flood-prone plains, the Dutch were forced to juggle space in their daily lives. Over time, they became particularly good at using space, and they brought this quality into football.

In the book, he also interviewed Tottenham Hotspur coach Peter McWilliam in the "ancient" period.

"Possession is the key, don't overdo it, go forward."

"Long balls are too risky. For the most part, it only pays off if you hone your skills. If you have the ball at your feet, keep it up.

This prevents the opponent from scoring a goal. "

Is there a feeling of déjà vu?

That's right, this set of football concepts is the ball control concept of the Netherlands and Barcelona later.

McWilliam doesn't have much fame, not even the Englishman Vic Buckingham, who was his Tottenham Hotspur player.

Few people know that Vic Buckingham was Michels' predecessor at Ajax and Barcelona.

In a way, Ajax, and even Dutch football, and Barcelona football, should have started with Vic Buckingham, then Michels, and then Cruyff. A wave of peaks creates a dream team.

Therefore, many people only remember Michels and Cruyff.

From Vic Buckingham to Michels, to Cruyff, Van Garni, Rijkaard and Guardiola, this is a continuous inheritance system.

But in this, the role of one person has actually been greatly underestimated, and that is Louis van Gaal.

Strictly speaking, Van Gaal further improved the concept of passing and controlling the ball inherited from Michels and Cruyff, making it more adaptable to the trend of modern football. This is very remarkable, because it happened in the nineties early s.

Van Gaal coached Ajax in a three-four-three formation, and he officially defined the fourth position.

The so-called No. 4 position is actually to push forward a central defender in the four-three-three back four, and put it between the midfielder and the defender, taking on more organizational and transitional passing responsibilities. Sometimes they can even retreat to the back line and change into a back four.

Before the deep travel, many people questioned Busquets, but from this point of view, does it make sense?

Football tactics are linked together.

Van Gaal's seemingly small change actually completely overturned the entire tactical system.

When the No. 4 position moved from the central defender to the defensive midfielder, taking on the responsibility of organization and transitional passing, as well as defense, then the midfielder changed.

Why is there a number four? Why move forward?

If it's just for organization and transition, isn't the defense okay?

The answer is given in 343, that is to push the No. 10 position forward, which is the diamond-shaped midfield position.

But then there was another change. The tenth position pressed forward and became an offensive midfielder. After getting closer to the center and the penalty area, his responsibilities must also change, because that is the most defensive area. .

Therefore, if you look at Ajax's football in those years, you will find that the tenth position is often the point with the strongest attacking firepower and the strongest scoring ability, while the center forward is more focused on supporting and playing the ball.

Then think again, why did Guardiola promote Busquets?

Why does Guardiola have to sell Eto'o, who has such a strong scoring ability, in exchange for an Ibrahimovic?

In fact, the answer is already very clear.

Times have changed, and Van Gaal's three-four-three is outdated, but the role of the fourth position and the concept behind it have always existed and have been continuously improved.

For example, Rijkaard used Edmilson as a fourth position and Marcos as a central defender, but in reality?

Marcos often moved forward into midfield and Edmilson often dropped back to centre-back.

This is definitely not as simple as playing football manager games, pulling an arrow, pushing a pawn-like player forward or backward, adjusting it in the tactical settings, and pressing a few buttons.

In fact, there is a whole set of rigorous tactical theory and inheritance behind it. The purpose is to use every inch of space on the court reasonably and effectively, and control the ball in your own hands as much as possible.

This is number four!

So, so many people play four-three-three, but in Holland, in Barcelona, ​​in the hands of Guardiola, it is different.

Even in Mourinho's 433, the most suitable 4th player, Makelele, has a very high passing ability and stability. Later, without Makelele, Mourinho transformed Mikel is also a technical midfielder transformed into a midfielder.

Gao Shen has been adjusting Naples' tactics since last season.

4231 is really good and stable, but not aggressive enough.

Especially when facing a tight defensive team, 4231 always has problems when attacking.

To put it simply, the double defensive midfielder and the defensive line are prone to disconnection.

So Gao Shen tried four-three-three.

He tried many players to play the fourth position, Biglia, Rakitic, Vidal, he even let David Luiz play a cameo, but the results were not ideal, and none of them met his requirements .

Just like Vidal, in the second round against Rome, he performed very well, freezing Totti, but in fact, in the offense, his passing and organization did not give enough support to the midfield.

In other words, he defends well, but does not do enough organization and offense.

Both Biglia and Rakitic are old problems, and they are not competent as a single midfielder.

So Gao Shen had to aim at Barcelona, ​​which is the hall of cultivation for players in the fourth position at this stage!

As soon as he walked out of the airport, Gao Shen's cell phone rang.

"I'm in the parking lot directly opposite you, that black car with double flashing lights, did you see that?"

Listening to Guardiola's voice on the phone, Gao Shen quickly found him.

As soon as he got in, Guardiola drove away quickly.

"I said, why are you acting like a thief?" Gao Shen wondered.

Guardiola turned his head and glanced at him, "You don't know, do you? You are one of the most unpopular people in Barcelona, ​​and I am about to become the head coach of Barcelona's second team. If people see us Together, it will definitely hit the headlines."

Gao Shen chuckled and said, "The head coach of a bad team in the fourth tier league, let's see what you can do."

Guardiola grinned from ear to ear.

He is not usually a talkative person, he is even a bit serious, but he is always very happy when he is with Gao Shen.

"Let me tell you, you'd better provide me with food, drink and fun. If not, I'll go to the newspaper tomorrow to break the news. With your half bucket of water, coaching the Barcelona second team will ruin those children."

Guardiola laughed, "Didn't you just say that we are a broken team in the fourth tier league? How can I ruin it?"

"The reason why the team is broken is because of a bad manager."

"Listen to what you mean, if I let you do it, can you take it well?"

"It's definitely no problem to upgrade. I'll be promoted to the first level in a year, and I will be promoted directly to the second division, and then I will have no choice."

Guardiola digs directly, "It's been a while since I saw you, your bragging skills have improved."

The two amused each other, and the car quickly drove on the expressway to the city.

When Gao Shen came to Barcelona before, he always came with competition tasks and was always under great pressure. Unlike now, he is relaxed and can enjoy the scenery of Barcelona.

Don't say it, it's really unique.

He couldn't help but think of a movie he had seen in his previous life, The Spy Shadow.

After the agent actor was shot, he fell into the water and was rescued. He lost his memory and landed in Barcelona.

"Like Barcelona?" Guardiola asked speculatively.

Gao Shen smiled, as a default.

"Or, think about it, come to Barcelona as the head coach if you have the opportunity, and I will be your assistant." Guardiola suggested with a smile, it seems that he is still serious.

Gao Shen couldn't help being happy, "You kid is very ambitious, and you want to usurp Carlo's position. Be careful."

how to say?

Barcelona is good, but not for him!

"By the way, what happened to what I asked you to do?" Gao Shen asked with concern.

Guardiola smiled, "Of course, what you explained, can I not do my best?"

"arranged?"

"Well, it's an appointment. We'll have dinner with Tesiki tonight."

Tesiki Begiristan, the current technical director of Barcelona.

If Gao Shen wants to poach Barcelona players, he must get the approval of Begiristan.

Coincidentally, when the Barcelona star played football before, he and Guardiola were teammates, and the relationship was very good.

"Tell me, who are you going to dig?" Guardiola asked with interest.

Gao Shen stared at him maliciously, smiled and said, "You better not know."

For some reason, Guardiola felt a sense of foreboding in his heart, which was sinister.

He had a feeling that this time he might have lifted a brick to hit himself in the foot and lured wolves into the house.

"Hey, Gao, let's talk about it. I just took charge of the game alone, and I have already fallen to the fourth level. I can't fall any more. Don't think about my team."

"Look, I misunderstood you?" Gao Shen snorted, with an angry expression of being wronged, but soon couldn't help laughing, "You also said, anyway, you have fallen to the fourth level, You can't fall anymore, what are you afraid of?"

Guardiola was taken aback for a moment, what the hell, did he really come to poach my corner?

"No, this can't be the reason for you to poach my corner!"

Gao Shen clicked his tongue again, and sighed, "Is that how you look at me? Do I look like that kind of person?"

Guardiola didn't answer, but there were two words written very clearly in his eyes.

picture!

This made Gao Shen very depressed.

Careless in making friends!

This friend is for nothing!

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