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Chapter 233 "Ferguson and Bosque, who is stronger?"

After playing Sevilla, Schuster immediately took his team to Manchester. Since he was drawn first, Real Madrid had an advantage in the schedule.

Real Madrid and Manchester United are recognized as the strongest teams in this UEFA Champions League. The strength of the two sides can only be said to be half a catty, so the accumulation of these small advantages in the schedule may become an important factor affecting the outcome of the game. .

So Schuster took the players to Manchester two days in advance to familiarize themselves with the venue very carefully. There has been a lot of light rain in Manchester in recent days. It is inevitable.

For a technical team like Real Madrid, the muddy field will affect their performance. For Manchester United, although it also has an impact, it is definitely not as big as Real Madrid.

Seeing the situation on the field, Schuster frowned, thinking carefully about the tactical situation of the game.Since Pepe received a red card in the last round, this game must be suspended, so that Real Madrid's defense will lack the most critical point.There are quite a few central defenders in Real Madrid's formation, and Ramos and Heinze are both full-backs who can make temporary guest appearances.But if Schuster did this, he would be killing himself.

Who are Manchester United's two wingers?The other is a recognized midfielder. If he withdraws the two most defensive full-backs of his own players to the center, he may be blown up on the wing.

Heinze and Ramos couldn't move, could it be that Metzelder should go up.To be honest, even though he is his compatriot, Schuster knew that Xia Tian’s signing was a complete mistake. He originally wanted to let him and Cannavaro form a central defender partner, but who would have thought of Pepe as a sky-high central defender? The strength really does exist.So Metzelder, who came over on a free transfer, could only sit on the bench. Because his playing time in Real Madrid was not guaranteed, he didn't even enter the latest squad for the German national team.

Schuster knew that if he dared to shoot Metzelder up, Ferguson would dare to make Rooney the core in this game and only play him in the middle.

Until now, Schuster understands the importance of Pepe. In La Liga, the team can still use strong offensive ability to cover up the weakness without Pepe, but when they encounter Manchester United, which is as strong as him Some of them can't come to the stage.

In any case, the team must attack in the away game, this is the keynote.After confirming this point, Schuster convened his entire coaching team and began to discuss the tactical arrangement of this game.

"To ensure the offensive ability, the forwards Raul and Van Nistelrooy must be used, and the support of the midfield is also indispensable. The two passers Gago and Guti must also be used. Then the remaining problem is The other two places in the midfield are gone. If it is to make up for Pepe's absence, I think Diarra should be used. After all, his defensive ability is top in the team, and he can liberate Gago, allowing him to play more I put all my energy into the offense. I think Robben can be used for the other starting spot. He came from the Premier League and is very familiar with Manchester United. Maybe he can get a miraculous effect!"

Walter, the first assistant coach, stood up first under Schuster's signal and made a start, but what he said was his own way of thinking, directly avoiding the most difficult defensive problem, and was going to put the places in the midfield first. To be sure.

"There is basically no problem with this set of starters, but what we are going to discuss today is defense, not offense!"

After hearing Walter finish speaking, Schuster frowned, then tapped the table with his fingers, reminding him of today's theme.

"Yeah bah, what I need to know is how to solve the problem of defense. I have never worried about offense!"

While the Germans were cursing inwardly, tactical coach Hier stood up and expressed his views, and what he said made Schuster's eyes shine.

"First of all, we need to know that even if our defense is intact, it may not be able to withstand Manchester United's attack. This is the same as no defense can prevent our full attack without conceding a goal. Of course, My point of saying this is not to let the team give up their defense and go all out on offense, and it is not feasible to ignore the head and the back."

Interesting, this was the first thought that flashed in Schuster's mind after hearing what Heyer said, and then everyone in the conference room looked at his colleague with interest.

"There is no doubt that in the central defender position, when Heinze and Ramos can't move, we can only send Metzelder to partner Cannavaro, and this lineup will definitely not be able to withstand the impact of Manchester United. , so, I mean, why don't we increase the numbers on defense?"

After Hier finished speaking, someone handed over the tactical board very interestingly. After receiving it from the assistant coach who had worked in Real Madrid for more than ten years, he remembered a formation adopted by the legendary firefighting coach Bosque at the turn of the century.

"Five defenders, are you crazy!"

After Sierre drew the formation that Bosque used back then on the tactical board, Walter shouted at him without saving face on the spot.

Indeed, on the tactical board, Hier sent five defenders, Marcelo, Heinze, Cannavaro, Metzelder, and Ramos.Line up in front of Casillas, and this tactic is already extremely defensive in some respects. Three central defenders plus two fullbacks, as long as they don't make mistakes, they have basically blocked the space in the penalty area. It's a good way to make up for quality with quantity, but the problem is offense.

"If we have five defenders, what should we do with our offense? If we withdraw one player from the midfield, we will still play a single striker. You must know that Manchester United's defense is not weak. The combination of Ferdinand and Vidic is also the top in the world. If the investment in offense is insufficient. , It is impossible to break through the opponent's gate at all, you must know that this is an away game, and the offense is the most important."

Walter said that he did not agree with this tactic. He believed that the most important thing in this game was to score away goals and then kill Manchester United at home in the second round.

"Walter, you forgot one thing. Although away goals are very important, if you lose the game, it's better to have a draw!"

At this time, it was Schuster who explained to Seeer. When the German saw the lineup of five defenders, a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind. He also remembered the formation adopted by Bosque in the firefighting year.

Why the 2000 Champions Cup was called "Redondo's Solo Dance"? Just look at the formation of Real Madrid at that time. Five defenders, three forwards, and if the midfielder needs to attack, it is the organized McManaman. Defensively, it's Elguera.Then there is the white figure of Prince Redondo galloping across the field.

Del Bosque relied on this formation to kill ghosts and gods all the way when Real Madrid was deep in the relegation zone, and finally miraculously won the Champions League.

"Goalkeeper, Iker Casillas; Defenders, Marcelo, Heinze, Cannavaro, Metzelder, Ramos; Midfielders, Gago, Guti; Forwards, Raul, Ruud, Rodriguez. Book!"

Schuster took the tactical board, and also wrote out the midfield and frontcourt that Hier did not discharge.Although the German knows that this assistant coach who has been in Real Madrid for more than ten years must have thought of this formation, but it is best for him to say all this as the head coach. After all, he is now at the helm of Real Madrid.

"Can Gago do it? He's only 20 years old!"

When Walter saw Schuster's main lineup, he knew Hier's plan. It was nothing more than copying the formation that Bosque promoted Redondo to the legendary lineup at the turn of the century.But you must know that Redondo was 30 years old that year, and both his personal consciousness and experience and skills were at the peak of his life, and his physical condition was fortunately not affected by injuries.

No one denies that Gago will reach the height of Redondo, but at the age of 20, even Maradona cannot compare with the peak Redondo.So Walter doesn't think that Gago can do as well as Redondo, after all, he is too young now.

"Try it and see how it goes, young people are always amazed."

Schuster said this, and then asked his assistant team's opinion on this starting lineup.

"agree!"

Xier was the first to raise his hand in agreement. After all, it was his tactic, so there was no reason to object.

"agree!"

The second assistant coach hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand in agreement.

……

In the end, there was only one Walter left. The middle-aged man smiled wryly when he saw that everyone was looking at him.

"Is my opinion still valid? Abstain."

In fact, as long as Schuster decides something, the other assistant coaches are not qualified to object, but the German is still used to practicing democracy within the team, which shows that he is not a dictatorial tyrant.

"Then, it has been decided that this lineup will be used in the game against Manchester United the day after tomorrow. Walter, you must pay attention to let the players get familiar with this lineup as soon as possible. Only surprises can win. Think about Ferguson after seeing this lineup. , what will your face look like?"

When Schuster said this, his lips curled up slightly. He was very curious about this. You must know that the outside media believed that the biggest disadvantage of Real Madrid was the position of head coach.Although the German was able to blow Ferguson out a few streets when he was a player, after becoming a coach, Ferguson's honor can actually blow him out a few streets.

When he played against Spalletti in Rome, Schuster exposed his weakness in the ability to command in front of the battle. If it weren't for Gago's outbreak, Real Madrid might kneel again in the top sixteen.Now facing Ferguson, who is a grade higher than Spalletti, wouldn't he be blown out.

But Schuster is very self-aware. He knows that there is such a big distance between himself and Ferguson, but the three cobblers can still stand up to Zhuge Liang. This time he directly used Real Madrid's legendary firefighting coach humbly. Bosque's true pass formation.

"Ferguson and Bosque, who is stronger?"

(End of this chapter)