Chapter 1339 It's a Big Risk

As soon as FIFA's transfer ban came out, it undoubtedly made Real Madrid's already difficult situation even worse.

Although the management and the coaching staff acted quickly to appease the players in the team, there was still a lot of turmoil outside. Coupled with the fuel of the media, they first accused Barcelona of reporting Real Madrid in conspiracy theory, and then pointed the finger at Pointing to Bayern Munich, even forcing Bayern Munich's Rummenigge to come forward to refute the rumors in person.

It can be said that after the media hype, the whole world began to pay attention.

Real Madrid itself is in the adjustment stage of physical fitness and state, coupled with the influence of public opinion, the performance is also greatly reduced.

On January 20th, the first round of the knockout round of the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid played at home against Atletico Madrid.

The two sides fought hard for 90 minutes, and Real Madrid's performance was sluggish, and they just couldn't break through Atletico Madrid's goal at home.

Oblak played bravely again and won the best player of the game, helping the Sheets to score a clean sheet against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

But what really worries people is Real Madrid's own state, which is really not stable enough.

What is even more surprising is that in the twenty-first round of La Liga three days later, Real Madrid challenged Real Betis away.

As a result, only seven minutes into the game, Real Betis scored a goal from Carmona, and Real Madrid did not equalize the score until the 71st minute with Suarez.

Subsequently, both teams failed to score again, and in the end Real Madrid drew 1-1 away with Real Betis.

There were 23 shots in the game, 8 shots on target, and only 1 goal. Real Betis took 4 shots, 2 shots on target, and 1 goal. Real Madrid's scoring efficiency has indeed dropped a lot.

But what is really worrisome is that, after two consecutive draws, Real Madrid will be a guest at the Calderon Stadium and challenge Atletico Madrid away. How will they play this game?

If they lose to Atletico Madrid away, Real Madrid will be eliminated from the Copa del Rey.

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As night fell, a day of training sessions ended, and Baldbebas also returned to calm.

Yang Yang took a shower in the locker room and changed into dry clothes. When he went out again, he saw that the light in the head coach's office was still on. He shook his head and smiled slightly, and walked over.

Real Madrid's recent situation is indeed not ideal, especially after two consecutive draws, the team's morale and fighting spirit have been hit hard.

So far this season, Real Madrid has maintained an unbeaten record, which has brought strong self-confidence to the team, but with two consecutive draws, everyone is clearly aware that Real Madrid has encountered problems, but they don't know what to do. to solve this problem.

Especially the imminent second round of the knockout round of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Atletico Madrid is gearing up to wait for Real Madrid at the Calderón Stadium. Simeone's team has just drawn Real Madrid 0-0 at the Bernabéu Stadium. How will they play in the second round?

Not only the players are distressed, but the pressure on coach Zidane's shoulders is also considerable.

When Yang Yang walked to the door of Zidane's office, he saw the French bald man sitting on the sofa, looking up at the ceiling in a daze.

Head coaching is actually a very brain-killing profession, but it is also very challenging, especially when you see the players under your command implement your tactical arrangements and defeat powerful opponents on the court, that sense of accomplishment is very captivating and addictive.

Of course, the huge pressure that the head coach is silently bearing behind is not something that anyone can bear.

Knock knock.

Yang Yang knocked lightly on the office door, and Zidane on the sofa was startled, seeing that it was Yang Yang, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Speak up first next time and scare me." Zidane complained.

Yang Yang walked in with a smile, and sat down directly opposite Zidane, "Why don't you go back?"

He was answered by Zidane's long, mixed sigh.

There is no need to answer, Yang Yang can guess the answer himself, but he didn't say much, he took out the tea leaves familiarly, started to boil water, and prepared to brew a pot of Tieguanyin for himself.

"We and Atletico Madrid are too familiar with each other." Zidane said suddenly.

Yang Yang nodded slightly, is he not familiar with it?

Play at least a few games a year, and they are all in Madrid, how can you be unfamiliar?

With the strength of Real Madrid in recent years, both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have increased their emphasis on the Copa del Rey, so that it has become a matter of course for the top three teams to meet in the Copa del Rey, which also makes the competition between the top three teams More sessions.

The enemy's road has been narrow for so many years, and each other knows what tricks the other party can have.

Simeone's 0-0 draw with Real Madrid at the Bernabéu is the best proof.

"Back at the Calderon Stadium, he will definitely continue to play like this. We must find a way to break their goal, but you have also seen the current situation of the team." Zidane shook his head and sighed.

Some of Real Madrid's current status quo is expected, but some are unexpected.

The expected factor is that the team consciously carried out physical strength training in batches, which went smoothly under the execution of Pintus, but the unexpected factor was that some players suffered injuries, and some players suffered from injuries. The status could not be adjusted in time.

The human body is the most complex existence in the world. Even experienced professionals cannot fully control the changes in the body, let alone control the adjustment of the player's state.

Some people have adjusted well, but some people have not adjusted, this is a hidden danger.

Many head coaches, even some world-class coaches, dare not make easy moves because of this.

Real Madrid's current situation is caused by these unexpected factors. If they can't adjust in time, it is estimated that they will continue to slump and may even lose.

"Why don't you seem to be worried at all?" Zidane suddenly raised his head and looked at Yang Yang full of resentment, as if to say, you are our chief assistant coach, how can you be so heartless?

"Aren't you worried about this?" Yang Yang laughed and said, "Even if the sky falls, you, a tall man, will hold it up."

Not to mention, Zidane is 1.85 meters tall, and Yang Yang is 1.83 meters tall. The sky fell, and he was the first to hit him.

Of course, if Yang Yang counts his hair, he is almost the same as Zidane.

Seeing Zidane's completely speechless expression again, Yang Yang also became serious and suppressed his smile.

"You are right. The two teams are too familiar with each other, and our current state is not ideal. Many players have not adjusted, or the state has fluctuated greatly. We need more time. .”

But the game against Atletico Madrid is the day after tomorrow!

"I personally think that in such a game, the players in the best condition should be selected to play."

Zidane nodded, "I know, but the question is, how do we beat our opponents away?"

This is undoubtedly the most troublesome place for Zidane.

At the Calderón Stadium, facing the well-prepared Atletico Madrid, the poorly-formed Real Madrid really don't have much bargaining chips, especially considering the handsome opponent Simeone, the Argentine is a very cunning guy.

"I think there is one person who can consider using it."

"who?"

"Isco."

"Isco?" Zidane repeated the name again.

He was a little surprised. He didn't expect Yang Yang to mention Isco, because the Spaniard's progress this season is indeed not small, but his performance is also relatively ups and downs. It is difficult to shake David Silva, Modric and Toni Kroos. s position.

However, what Yang Yang said is not wrong, Isco's recent state is indeed good.

"Back to the double defensive midfielders, Casemiro and Modric are in good condition at present, and Vazquez is on the right. In terms of strength, he really cannot compete with Di Maria or James Rodriguez. Contest, but he has always been a reliable role player, hardworking, and has maintained a good state recently."

Zidane frowned, "You want to use Isco to play on the left?"

Hazard was not in good form in his first game against Atletico Madrid. He also did not perform well against Real Betis on the weekend, and his state fluctuated.

There is also Suarez. Although he scored a goal against Real Betis, his overall performance was not very satisfactory.

"No, use Di Maria to play on the left and let Isco play Libero, just like he did in Malaga."

During his time in Malaga, under Pellegrini's tactical system, Isco played the role of a free agent. The teammates around him were all centered on him and started running around him. This played a great role Out of Isco's ability, made up for his shortcomings, created the golden boy of Spain.

But in Real Madrid, it is obviously impossible to give him such a role, because there is only one core in Real Madrid, and that is Yang Yang.

In fact, starting from Ancelotti, Isco has been a particularly troublesome player for Real Madrid, because he needs to occupy a lot of ball possessions, but he is too sticky to the ball, so that he always misses the best passing opportunities.

Over the years of joining Real Madrid, he has indeed improved significantly, his defensive ability and running ability have also improved significantly, and his dedication to the game is also impressive, but some things are engraved in his bones and cannot be changed.

"Are you trying to let him have the ball and use him to attract Atletico's defensive attention?"

"That's right." Yang Yang said with a slight smile, "Atletico Madrid's defense is indeed very strong, and it can even be said to be unbreakable, head-to-head. I can guarantee that no team in the world can easily tear their defense apart. Instead of this, we might as well just disrupt the game and completely disrupt the rhythm."

"Isco dares to dribble, can dribble, and doesn't lose the ball. He is like a crap stick, inserted into Atletico Madrid's defensive system, and completely messed it up. As long as it is messed up, flaws will be exposed. We have a chance."

When Yang Yang said this, Zidane thought it was feasible, but...

"Do you think Isco can take on such a task?" Zidane was a little skeptical.

It was a little risky.

Of course Yang Yang also knows, but now the team is full of internal problems, and there are tigers and wolves like Atletico Madrid looking around, sometimes it's time to take a risk or take a risk.