Three Hundred and Forty, the First Dark Horse in History

"For two years, I have been pondering a question, why did the Galacticos fail?"

After watching the game, Florentino invited Gao Shen and others to have dinner in a high-end restaurant near the Bernabéu.

In the VIP box, he opened his heart to Gao Shen, Valdano, Zidane and others, expressing some of his thoughts.

It is a deep guess that he should have gained something.

"I found that the main reason is that we did not abide by the basic laws of football."

The result that Florentino got was exactly what Gao Shen said before.

The so-called basic rules of football refer more to the age of the players.

Galaxy Battleship adopts one superstar per year, but the superstars introduced are all too old.

For example, Figo was 27 years old when he came, and Zidane was 29 years old when he came. three years.

Therefore, when Beckham was introduced later, Figo was already 30 years old, and Zidane was already 31 years old. Years later, Real Madrid's embarrassing situation without a crown all the way turned into the earthquake in 2006.

It can be said that from the beginning of the superstar strategy, this result was doomed.

But looking at things the other way around, Real Madrid's superstar strategy requires the team to introduce the highest level of superstars, and these superstars are often in the golden age, so the superstars available to Real Madrid are very scarce.

This has led to an irreconcilable contradiction in Real Madrid's superstar strategy.

In fact, it is not very difficult to solve this problem, as long as you change your thinking a little.

Either simply introduce several popular superstars in one go; or don't introduce popular ones, and instead introduce younger stars who have the strength and potential to become superstars.

Gao Shen agreed with Florentino's point of view very much, but he also mentioned another point, that is, the improvement of training level.

This is the deepest feeling after he coached Naples.

With the promotion of high-level scientific training in the field of professional football, especially as the player training system becomes more and more mature, the trend of rejuvenation of stars is becoming more and more obvious.

For example, Kaka, who led AC Milan to win the Champions League and won the Ballon d'Or, is only 25 years old.

There is also Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo, who has shined at Manchester United this season. He is only 23 years old.

There is also Messi, the future Ballon d'Or winner who is highly expected by Barcelona. He is only 20 years old.

As a traveler, Gao Shen said with certainty that these three players are already top stars, and their achievements will be even higher in the future.

Of course, Kaka is due to injuries, but now he is indeed popular, and Gao Shen must mention him.

"Now the level of training is getting higher and higher, and it is becoming more and more scientific and standardized, and the supporting facilities for players will become more and more perfect. For example, Cristiano Ronaldo, he has a dedicated fitness coach, a dedicated private chef and nutritional supplements. Teacher, there are others..."

"This season in Serie A, Piero's state is very hot, because he hired a special personal trainer, and Totti, he has always had his own dedicated personal trainer, and these two veterans are in very good form."

"I dare say that in the foreseeable future, the careers of those top stars with strong self-discipline will be longer and longer, and the top stars will become famous earlier and earlier, and they may even be able to play very well in their early twenties."

Gao Shen's judgment is actually based on facts.

Naples!

Now the average age of Naples is only in their early twenties. The oldest player in the main lineup is Peruvian player Vargas, who is 24 years old, and the youngest is Chilean winger Sanchez, who is only 19 years old.

But does that stop them from shining on the court?

Does this prevent them from beating Serie A hegemony Inter Milan 5-0 at home?

The answer is, in this advanced tactical system,

The strength they have displayed is not lost to any star.

More and more people have realized that Naples today is really like Ajax under Van Gaal, young, passionate, talented and fearless.

...

Florentino, Valdano, Zidane and Butragueno were all surprised.

Every time I talk to Gao Shen, many of his viewpoints and ideas are surprising and thought-provoking.

Moreover, Gao Shen is very confident and determined every time.

Last time, Gao Shen said a lot of things and made a lot of conjectures. Looking at it two years later, they are actually gradually becoming reality.

The Naples team he coached is also constantly confirming many of his original ideas.

Today's Gao Shen is no longer the fledgling kid two years ago. Now he is the top of the Serie A list, and even the head coach of the favorite team to win the championship. His weight in European football is also getting heavier.

So much so that Florentino jokingly said, "If I return to Real Madrid, you are the most ideal in my mind, the head coach of Real Madrid!"

For such words, Gao Shen just smiled and didn't answer.

When he traveled through the former mixed company, the boss often drew such big cakes for him.

But the problem is that Florentino has not yet returned to Real Madrid.

Even if he returns to Real Madrid, who can guarantee that he will fulfill his promise?

Besides, if he wants to fulfill his promise, Gao Shen must want to come back and clean up this mess?

So, just listen to this kind of words.

Instead, Zidane.

"Zinedine, have you passed your coaching certificate?" Gao Shen suddenly changed the topic to Zidane.

The French star was obviously taken aback, then smiled awkwardly, "I haven't passed the exam yet."

slacker student!

Proper scumbag!

Who can believe that Zidane, who is invincible on the court, didn't even get a coaching certificate?

Florentino, Valdano and others didn't understand why, so they hurriedly asked what was going on. Gu Qiang

Gao Shen immediately told the story exactly, and everyone laughed.

"You still have five months left. If you haven't passed the exam by then, it doesn't matter. You still have to report to me, but I will take the initiative to confess to the media at that time, so as not to become the second Ranieri." Gao said with a deep smile.

Ranieri was in trouble because of the coaching certificate of fitness coach Capana. Although in the end he barely escaped under the protection of the Juventus senior management, he still caused a lot of trouble.

Of course Gao Shen would not make such a mistake, so he would take the initiative to confess in advance, and when the game came, he would catch Zidane into the stands, "Anyway, it's not me who will lose face at that time."

Fuck!

Zida's heart is galloping, this move is too ruthless, isn't it?

You are trying to kill me!

Gao Shen nodded seriously, not forcing you, God knows how long you can delay getting the certificate?

As for Florentino, I'm sorry, you paint your pie, I dig mine, everyone is very happy.

...

In fact, Gao Shen really didn't think too much about his future.

Perhaps, all head coaches are like this.

In this line of work, no one knows what will happen next.

What Gao Shen can think of for the time being is that he wants to bring the Naples team and this group of players to the Serie A championship, and strive to reach another level next season.

He has played in the UEFA Champions League, he knows the level of the UEFA Champions League, and he has never felt that he is what Long Aotian is, so he did not make any demands on the team's achievements in the UEFA Champions League next season. One match counts.

But there was an irrepressible longing in his heart.

After subverting Serie A, he really wanted to turn the European league system upside down and make a big fuss.

Everyone knows that there is a standard for the draw of the UEFA Champions League group stage, and that is the European War points.

The leagues of each country have points for the UEFA Champions League, and the clubs also have points for the UEFA Champions League.

Many people may wonder, what is the use of this thing?

In fact, this is the moat of a wealthy team, or a traditional strong team.

Take Naples, for example.

Even if Naples won the Serie A championship this season and is very strong, but when the UEFA Champions League group stage draw is next season, it will still be in the fourth tier, and it must be the last in the fourth tier.

Because Naples has zero points in the European War.

What situation will this face?

As we all know, the teams in the first and second tiers are very strong, and they are the strongest teams in Europe.

The teams in the third tier are not as good as the first two tiers, but in fact, these third tier teams are often strong teams from the second- and third-tier European leagues. When they really come to the field, especially their home court, what they show The competition is also very tyrannical.

Then the problem comes.

When Naples enter the Champions League with the fourth-tier team, they will definitely encounter a strong team, and it can basically be concluded that it is the death group.

He is clearly the champion of Serie A, but he has to be drawn into the death group. Why?

European War Points!

Teams such as Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Roma do not need it.

This is the accumulation of giant teams, and it can also be said to be their moat.

Before the deep travel, many fans were dissatisfied with the draws of Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and other teams.

The cup competition is very different from the league competition, especially in the Champions League, where you will encounter teams with different styles and be tested with different tactics, which will put higher demands on the team.

Even if they are advanced, they dare not say that Naples can qualify from the group. Even if they really qualify from the death group, the team must be exhausted. No one is sure whether they can take another step forward.

In case if you really draw a strong opponent and only get the second place in the group, it will be regarded as out of the group, and the situation will be quite bad.

Cruel? Isn't it fair?

Yes, but that's the rule!

Either follow the rules and enjoy the game, or don't play it.

Naples is sure to get a place in the Champions League group stage now, but Gao Shen just doesn't believe in evil.

With zero points in the European War and being placed in the death group, is it doomed to fail to break through?

So what if the giants have a strong moat?

Will it be safe?

In Serie A, Naples is a dark horse, and in the Champions League, Naples will still be a dark horse!

Gao Shen wanted to try, after subverting Serie A, can the Naples team he brought out can overturn the Champions League and become the number one dark horse in history!

However, this is too far away.

His most important task right now is to lead Naples to play steadily in the next twelve rounds of the league, and to win the coveted Serie A championship after the end of the season.

It must be a wonderful feeling to win the championship as a newly promoted horse.

There is also the Coppa Italia which starts in April.

He missed this championship last season, and he really wants to win it this season!

Grasp Serie A with one hand, grasp the Cup with the other, insist on grasping with both hands, both hands must be hard!

As for the Champions League, that is something that will only be considered next season!