Chapter 38 The Last Carnival!

"Atletico Madrid's defense is a little troublesome!"

Steven rubbed his eyes and said.

After watching nearly two hours of game video, my eyes started to hurt.

The other members of the coaching staff also nodded one after another:

"The arrival of Heist completely transformed this Atlético Madrid team. They became more disciplined and defensively improved."

"Can we tear apart such a line of defense?"

"Our offensive ability is also very strong, we cannot compare with Stanford."

"I think we have an advantage playing Atlético compared to Stanford."

Steven seconded; "This kind of team that plays defensive counterattack will always lose its sense of proportion when facing Hoffenheim's pass control. It depends on whether this Atlético Madrid team can hold their temper."

After finishing speaking, he clapped his hands and said, "Okay, hand over the game video to the data team and ask them to make a table, so that we can better understand the opponent's situation."

"Now we have begun to have an advantage in the Champions League, but we still cannot relax."

On the other side, in the general manager's office, Zhang Xian is also watching the Atlético de Madrid game.

Although the management does not interfere with the game and the coaching staff, they also need to understand the situation.

Zhang Xian watches a lot of game videos every season.

Of course, he may not be able to understand all of them, and someone needs to explain them.

And this commentary is Hoffenheim's live commentary Polly.

As the former official commentator of Germany, Poli not only has the ability to explain, but also has a strong ability to analyze the game.

Therefore, in addition to his on-site commentary work in Hoffenheim, he also does odd jobs in the data team.

Of course, Hoffenheim paid him well, but he was more out of interest.

Today, Polly is helping Zhang Xian understand the game.

"Overall, the defense of Atlético de Madrid is the key. The cooperation of the four defense players is very tacit, and their linkage with the midfielder is also very good."

Immediately,

He replayed the video and adjusted it to a defense in 67 minutes.

From the screen, Zhang Xian can see that with only one defensive player in the backcourt, other Atlético de Madrid players frantically returned.

A total of six players participated in this return, and they ran at full speed and spared no effort in physical fitness.

Seeing this, even Zhang Xian understood.

"This is the discipline of Atlético de Madrid, the discipline of Hoffenheim is also very good, but we can't do this, it has to do with the way Heist coaches, many people say that playing under him is like It’s the same as entering the barracks. But it also shows from the side that he has zero tolerance in tactical execution.”

"And the same with this group of Atlético de Madrid players."

"Atlético de Madrid does not have stars in the strict sense, many of them are patchwork players, but under the leadership of Hester, they still show strong defensive capabilities."

"So, facing Atlético de Madrid, we must tear apart the opponent's defense in the first 20 minutes and score a goal. Otherwise, the morale of this team will increase and the defensive intensity will also increase."

After finishing speaking, Polly turned to look at Zhang Xian.

Zhang Xian was rubbing his chin thinking about something.

After a while, he said; "Hister, we invited him to coach Sonal, but he refused."

Hoffenheim invited Hester.

At that time, Hester was still coaching in the Swedish League, and there was no sign of prosperity at all.

But after contacting Hoffenheim, this guy was missed by many people.

Immediately last year, Histor joined Atlético de Madrid. After a year of training, the team finally revived.

From a certain point of view, Hoffenheim can be regarded as Hester's guide.

After all, if there is no invitation from Hoffenheim, he will not be paid attention to by the European mainstream.

Not to mention Atlético de Madrid invited him to coach.

But I have to say that the courage of Atlético de Madrid actually put this guy directly in the position of head coach.

Of course, Histor did not live up to their expectations. In just one year, Atlético de Madrid has been reborn.

Immediately, Zhang Xian had a headache again.

They sent Nasser there.

Hoffenheim knows Nasser's talent and potential best.

The current Atlético de Madrid is very strong defensively, but the key player is always missing on the offensive end.

The appearance of Nasser may be able to make up for this shortcoming for them.

Now, Zhang Xian felt a little regretful.

How does it feel, this guy Nasser has a magical power.

The team he went to always ushered in a radical change.

But now the regret is over.

The transfer intention has been reached, and the other party has even paid the deposit, Hoffenheim cannot go back on its word.

Once they do, their credibility is gone.

At that time, no club is willing to cooperate with Hoffenheim.

"What about that pilsner?"

Zhang Xian asked again.

Hearing this, Polly showed a strange expression; "This is a very special team, and their average age is 35 years old."

Zhang Xian was stunned.

Average age 35?

What kind of elderly combination is this?

In other words, Atletico Madrid lost to such a team?

"The players here, sir, you should also be familiar with them."

"Huh?" Zhang Xian raised his eyebrows slightly.

I only heard Polly say some long-lost names.

"Wei Rauch and Zarno are there. Apart from these two, there are many young players who have played for other big clubs."

Zhang Xian blinked, that is to say.

Is this Pilsen movement a miss?

Gather those players who are older but have certain abilities in one place.

Even though these players have declined in status, they are still top players in various positions.

Even if you are older, you don't have to worry about experience.

But what surprised Zhang Xian was that Wei Rauch and Zarno also went.

After Wei Rauch left Hoffenheim, he went to the low-level leagues, and there has been basically no news since then.

The same goes for Zarno, who left after a year in Hoffenheim's satellite team.

Now, these people gathered together to make trouble!

Zhang Xian smiled and shook his head.

For this kind of team, it's just a surprise, they can't go far.

These people can be said to be the last carnival of old players.

It's okay in the group stage, but in the knockout stage, relying on these people can't continue to climb up.

Apart from other things, physical fitness is a big problem.

To put it bluntly, Hoffenheim can spit them out.

"Send all the materials to the coaching staff, and ask them to give Roquel and Kuslian a day off. They are going to shoot commercials."

"Okay." Polly nodded and left.

After watching Polly leave, Zhang Xian stood up and stretched.

Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, the watchman's spacious training base couldn't help showing a smile.

The current Hoffenheim is developing very well.

But there is still a long way to go!