Chapter 1605 Welcome to Ajax!
Ajax eliminated Barcelona with a total score of 7-0, which caused huge waves all over the world.
Countless media and fans are scrambling to praise him, especially Yang Yang.
In the UEFA Champions League this season, Yang Yang has scored 15 goals and 5 assists. He almost directed most of Ajax's games by himself. He is undoubtedly the most important leader in the Ajax team. .
Everyone admits that Yang Yang has achieved great success after returning to Ajax, especially as a player and head coach, leading the team to the Champions League final, which is an unprecedented achievement.
But facing Klopp and his Liverpool, most people are not optimistic about Ajax.
The reason is simple, Liverpool is different from Barcelona.
Throughout the UEFA Champions League this season, the best games played by Ajax were Barcelona and Bayern Munich. These two teams are pass-and-control teams. , The meticulous high-position press is the most effective for this kind of team.
On the contrary, when facing teams like Juventus, Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur, Ajax did not play well, especially Tottenham Hotspur, Ajax played two times in the group stage. Every game against Tottenham Hotspur is a draw.
In terms of style, Klopp's Liverpool is very similar to Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur.
But there is one thing, Liverpool has reached the Champions League final for two consecutive seasons, both in terms of overall strength and experience, they are richer, and Ajax is a young team with an average age of around 20.
Under such circumstances, it is understandable that the media, fans and bookmakers are more optimistic about Liverpool.
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After playing Barcelona, Ajax soon ushered in the Eredivisie.
In the thirty-third round of the Eredivisie, Ajax challenged Graf Sharp away.
Although it was once equalized by the opponent, Ajax finally defeated Graf Sharp 4-1 away with Mullen's brace, Haaland and Schone's goals.
So far, Ajax is only one game away from winning the championship with a complete victory.
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While Ajax finished the thirty-third round of the Eredivisie, across the English Channel, the Premier League finished all the games of the season.
Although Liverpool beat Wolves 2-0 at home in the final round, Manchester City also beat Brighton 4-1 away.
As a result, the Red Army succumbed to Manchester City with a one-point disadvantage and missed the league championship.
Liverpool, who eliminated Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Champions League, failed to win the league title in the end. This is regarded as a pity by countless people, but Klopp said after the season that the team will devote all its energy to the Champions League final in preparation for battle.
"We hope to make up for the regret of missing the championship last season!"
This season, Liverpool has lost successively in the league, FA Cup and League Cup, and now there is only one Champions League left.
Interestingly, this is the second consecutive season that Yang Yang faced Liverpool in the Champions League final. Before that, he represented Real Madrid and defeated the Red Army in the final, and finally achieved the great cause of five consecutive championships.
Now, he leads the dark horse Ajax to the Champions League final again, and once again faces his old club Liverpool, which is very exciting.
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A week later, the thirty-fourth round of the Eredivisie.
Ajax host Utrecht at home.
Yang Yang played with the full main lineup, but conceded a goal in just one minute. Although Van der Beek assisted Jovic to score a goal, Yang Yang was still a little dissatisfied in the end.
After changing sides to fight again in the second half, Van der Beek scored a goal, and then Neres and Sancho each scored a goal.
In the end, Ajax defeated Utrecht 4-1 at home.
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"Your start tonight was not focused enough, and to be honest, I also felt it in the game. The players are somewhat reluctant to let go, which is not okay."
Utrecht coach Erik ten Hag chatted with Yang Yang after the game, and he gave his own analysis and evaluation.
"Facing Liverpool in the Champions League final, a little bit of distraction may change the trend of the game, especially you are so young. Except for you, all players are participating in the Champions League final for the first time. The psychological level is more important than the technical and tactical level. It's important, you still have to think of a way."
Yang Yang kept nodding his head, why didn't he know?
Such things as experience are really troublesome, it is impossible to say that there is something, but after all, football games are still played by players. If these young players come to the game and encounter Liverpool like a wolf, they will still be so restrained In other words, as Ten Hag said, without kicking, Ajax has already lost.
"I've been having a headache about this too recently." Yang Yang shook his head and smiled wryly.
"How about learning from Guardiola's move?"
"Which move?"
"Before the finals, didn't he use the soundtrack of [Gladiator] to make a passionate highlight for the whole team?"
Yang Yang shook his head when he heard this, and patted his forehead lightly, "This is all rumors spread by the outside world."
"No?" Ten Hag was a little embarrassed.
"There is such a thing, but the actual situation is not the case. Guardiola himself told me that the video did mobilize the morale of the players, but it made Barcelona's start not calm enough, too passionate."
Ten Hag suddenly laughed, this is really troublesome.
Why does everyone say that there is no name in the competition?
This is not just empty talk.
Because in major competitions, the biggest test for players is not passion, not extraordinary performance, but stability.
To put it simply, before doing anything, try to make sure you don't make mistakes!
Not making mistakes is the premise of the Champions League final.
If Guardiola's video really caused the players to become too passionate and lose their calm, it would indeed be worth the candle.
"Come on slowly, there are still two weeks, we can slowly adjust, I still hope that the players don't take the Champions League final too seriously, don't look at this game too specially, it is of no use." Yang Yang said.
Ten Hag nodded, what Yang Yang was talking about was a normal mind.
As the player and head coach who has participated in the Champions League finals the most times, Yang Yang has more experience in finals than anyone else. He is also the player who has won the best player in the Champions League finals the most times, so he knows better than anyone how to play in the Champions League final. Level, how to better beat the opponent.
The tension, excitement, and anxiety of the Champions League final...is something that anyone who has not set foot in person will never be able to imagine.
Ajax has no experience, but Liverpool has one.
Yes and no, these are two completely different realms.
Therefore, the next step is the biggest test of Yang Yang's coaching ability.
It is not only the battle of wits at the technical and tactical level and on-the-spot command, but also the grasp of players' psychological control.
"Leave this kind of annoying matter to me." Yang Yang smiled lightly, turned to look at Ten Hag, "Eric, what you said before, you should think about it carefully, and reply to me after the Champions League final. "
Since Yang Yang has decided to return to Real Madrid, he must find a suitable head coach for Ajax.
In his mind, there are not many people who are suitable to take over the position of Ajax. Erik ten Hag is the one he is most familiar with and trusts the most, and Van Gaal, van der Sar and others also recognize him very much. , so Yang Yang sent him an invitation before.
Ten Hag did not respond immediately, but said he would consider it.
At this moment, the season is over, and in theory, Ten Hag can make a choice.
"You don't have to wait until the Champions League final, I can reply you now." Ten Hag laughed.
Hearing this, Yang Yang also smiled slightly. He knew the other party's answer, and immediately stretched out his hand, "Welcome to Ajax!"
"It's my honor, and thank you for your trust and support!" Ten Hag said gratefully.
"Believe me, Eric, no matter how many players are sold this summer, I will build you a team that is the strongest in Eredivisie and competitive enough in the Champions League," Yang Yang promised.
To protect Ajax's performance in the Champions League, this is Yang Yang's expectation for Ajax.
Only by participating in the Champions League can Ajax gain huge profits and maintain its own youth training system and youth training plan in China. At the same time, players can also play their worth and sell higher transfer fees.
All of this needs to be based on the results of the Champions League.
Yang Yang's goal is to qualify for the top 16 of the Champions League, which is to qualify for the group stage. The technical team is also making plans around this point.
Selling people this summer is inevitable, but selling people will bring in a large amount of transfer fee income, which can revitalize Ajax's finances and free up more funds to invest in transfers.
Not to mention anything else, before Manchester City offered Frankie De Jong a transfer fee of 100 million euros. Just imagine how many high-quality semi-finished products can be exchanged for this 100 million euros if it is really sold?
How much can these high-quality semi-finished products be sold for?
Yang Yang is very confident that after the end of this season, Ajax will usher in a new situation, everything will be different, this team will become the arsenal of top European giants just like Porto, Monaco and other teams .
As for competing with the giants of the four major leagues, this is purely overthinking.
Today's Eredivisie simply can't support such a behemoth!
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While Ajax defeated Utrecht and won the Eredivisie title, Real Madrid, located in Madrid, Spain, lost 2-0 to Real Betis at the Bernabéu.
After this round of competition, Real Madrid ranked third in the standings with 68 points and entered the Champions League. However, the winning Barcelona scored 87 points, and Atletico Madrid also scored 76 points.
This should be Real Madrid's worst league performance in the past ten years, which has aroused the dissatisfaction of all Real Madrid fans and members.
Fortunately, with the rise of Ajax, the news of Yang Yang's return to Real Madrid is endless. All Real Madrid fans are full of expectations for the new season. It is even more exciting to invest at least 600 million euros in the rejuvenation restructuring this summer.
After Real Madrid played Real Betis, Yang Yang took the initiative to call Florentino.
The content has nothing to do with Real Madrid, but Ajax wants to borrow Real Madrid's Valdebebas.
Florentino agreed without hesitation.