Chapter 1529 You Are the Best!

August 28, Kiev, Ukraine.

In the second leg of the Champions League play-off, Ajax challenged Dynamo Kiev away.

When the whistle sounded at the end of the game, Yang Yang shook his head in disappointment. He was obviously very disappointed with the result of the game. Not only him, but also Xavi Alonso and others around him were also depressed.

The scoreboard showed the final result of the game, zero to zero!

Ajax shook hands with Dynamo Kiev away.

Although this result allowed Ajax to advance to the Champions League group stage with a total score of 3-1, no matter whether it is Yang Yang on the sidelines or the Ajax players on the court, it is estimated that no one will be satisfied.

It is Ajax's long-cherished wish to advance to the Champions League group stage, but as early as after the first round, the team was already full of confidence, but after the second round, everyone suddenly discovered that the players exposed A more serious, but also more terrifying problem, that is scoring.

Perhaps many people will wonder, how could Ajax, who had just beaten Eamon 6-0 in the Eredivisie, encounter scoring problems in recent games?

But it really is!

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In the away game against Dynamo Kiev, Ajax was full of morale and performed very well. They played against Dynamo Kiev throughout the game and completely took advantage of the field.

But it was difficult to score when they gained power, because in the end Ajax didn't score at all.

Thirty-nine shots in the game, which created the highest number of shots in a single game for Ajax in recent seasons. It can be said that the team, whether it is the midfield organization or the frontcourt offense, has been fully revitalized. Constantly create opportunities.

Thirty-nine shots, almost one shot every three minutes, what kind of terrifying statistic is this?

But why the final number of goals is zero?

Because of the thirty-nine shots, only five were on target, and twenty-four of the remaining thirty-four shots were not on target, and ten times were blocked by the opponent's defender.

The same is true for the home team Dynamo Kyiv. There were only seven shots in the game, one shot was on target, four missed shots, and two were blocked. The data was even worse than Ajax.

But Yang Yang has no interest in the situation of Dynamo Kiev, because he has no interest in competing with his opponents. He is more concerned about what is wrong with his team?

why?

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Can't attack for a long time, so many shots in the audience, but still failed to break through the opponent's goal. This obviously hit Ajax's morale, and it was not even what the team's promotion to the Champions League group stage could make up for.

Because the players' spirits and expectations were high before the game, but they were so disappointed in the result, which was naturally a big blow.

Yang Yang didn't even think about playing, even though he knew that a 0-0 draw with Dynamo Kiev would bring a blow to the team, but he still did it because he believed that a stumble would be bad for young players. It is a rare opportunity to practice.

But the premise is to let them know why they stumbled.

"Tomorrow we will analyze this game carefully." Yang Yang explained to Harvey Alonso.

"Understood, I'll go back and prepare." Harvey Alonso was also disappointed with the result.

Thirty-nine shots failed to exchange for a goal. This is not a big blow to the young players of Ajax.

The team played well and the players played well, but there was no way to score.

where is the problem?

"They are still too young, too anxious." Harvey Alonso analyzed.

How could Yang Yang not know?

Young people are like this, easily anxious and rash, this is normal.

So don't look at Ajax shooting a lot, creating the highest number of shots in a single game in recent years, but many opportunities are not good, and many times players even kick in a hurry, too impatient.

"It won't work like this." Yang Yang said firmly, "If we get to the Champions League group stage with this mentality, we won't be able to make it through at all. You know, in the Champions League, we will meet any opponent."

Ajax is very young, aggressive, but inexperienced. If they encounter that kind of mature and experienced team, they will adopt a steady defense strategy, let Ajax attack, and then counterattack, which is terrible.

The overall strength of Dynamo Kiev is not as good as Ajax, especially after Ajax has played morale for several consecutive rounds.

But it's different in the Champions League group stage. Any opponent has the strength not weaker than Ajax. If the opponent strictly defends, Ajax will probably lose even worse if they continue to do what they did tonight.

This is the case for one game, two games and three games, or even the entire group stage, it is difficult for Ajax to have a chance.

To put it simply, everyone knows that you are starting with three tricks. If you block your start, you will be impatient.

So what is it that such a team is not looking for a dead end?

After all, Ajax is still too young and inexperienced.

But if this team wants to go further in the Champions League, it must mature itself as soon as possible.

A reckless team, don't expect to make a difference in the Champions League group stage.

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Back in the locker room, the Ajax players looked a little sluggish.

This is what young players are like. Sometimes they can be fearless, but sometimes they are easily beaten to shame.

Yang Yang did not criticize the team this time. On the contrary, he gave a very high evaluation of the team's performance in the locker room.

"There is no doubt that we encountered a little problem, especially in the handling of the last kick, but the flaws were not concealed. We played the most hearty game this season. Apart from scoring, this is my season. The most satisfying game, we completely crushed our opponents in all aspects and did a very good job."

Yang Yang gave the players a very high evaluation, which made the players in the locker room who were worried about being criticized a little ashamed and ashamed.

They only got a draw tonight, and they advanced by virtue of their 3-1 win in the first round.

"You must not think that I am encouraging you on purpose, it is not." Yang Yang smiled and walked among the players.

"The result of zero to zero is indeed a bit disappointing, but I hope you understand that no team is perfect, no player is perfect, that's why we need the team and the whole reason."

"I am not perfect, and a group of teammates who are also not perfect, finally form a team that strives to be perfect as much as possible. Everyone fights side by side with the team and makes progress together."

"Believe me, as long as you can perform like tonight in every game, as long as you work hard to cooperate with us, correct your shortcomings, and strive to improve yourself, then I believe that after the end of this season, you Everyone will look back and be amazed at their progress."

"This is the advantage of young players!"

"Only you who are young can make astonishing progress in one season, and let the whole world surprise and cheer for you. Veterans like me can't do it, because they are already tired of me. gone."

Yang Yang's last self-mockery made all the young players in the locker room smile, which greatly dispelled the originally depressing atmosphere.

"Boss, no one will be tired of you, you have heard the voice of the fans calling for you to play."

"That is, we are looking forward to it too. When will you play?"

"Yes, boss, if you were here tonight, we would definitely not be like this..."

Everyone nodded in unison, because they all believed in Yang Yang, they all believed that as long as Yang Yang played, the game would definitely not be zero to zero, but this was not what Yang Yang wanted to see.

He needs the trust of the players, but he doesn't want the players to depend on him.

This is not a good thing.

"Everyone, I understand everyone's thoughts and thank you for your trust, but I hope you understand one thing." Yang Yang vigorously raised his right index finger with an extremely serious expression.

"As the head coach of the team, I am very satisfied with each of you. I think you are the best young players. You have a very bright future prospect. The player Yang Yang is just the icing on the cake of our team. With him, maybe we will be better, but without him, you are still the best!"

"I hope that each of you understands that Ajax's promotion to the Champions League group stage is not because of Yang Yang, but because of you, it is you, with your outstanding performance, helped this team break the curse of many years and advance to the Champions League. It's you who made the UEFA Champions League group stage, and let this team top the Eredivisie, it has nothing to do with Yang Yang, he didn't play for a minute."

Harvey Alonso stood by, and when he heard Yang Yang say this, he suddenly realized.

It was also at this moment that he suddenly understood why Yang Yang didn't go up for a minute, just for this moment.

In this way, he wants to give the players more confidence and make them believe that without Yang Yang, they can do well and do better, and help Ajax break the curse of many years and enter the Champions League group Sai is the best proof.

If Yang Yang played, the situation would be different.

"I hope you can think about it when you look back and recall the recent games. Next, we will face the challenge of the Champions League group stage, and I believe that no matter who we draw, we are capable. Stand out from the group stage because I always believe that you have been working hard and improving, and you are the best!"

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A zero-to-zero draw in the away game brought a lot of trouble to Ajax, but it did not hit Ajax's morale.

Especially after some encouragement from Yang Yang.

Back in the Eredivisie, Ajax challenged Vitesse away in the fourth round.

Sancho scored for Ajax in just three minutes, before Mullen and Neres added goals each.

After changing sides to fight again in the second half, Mullen made another victory.

In the end, Ajax beat Vitesse 4-0 away.

This victory let everyone see that Ajax has become more and more dominant in the Eredivisie.

After the battle, Yang Yang immediately left Amsterdam and went south to Monaco.

The annual UEFA Champions League group stage draw and UEFA awards ceremony will be held here.