super storm

Chapter 1555 I will try my best!
When the huge Wembley Stadium began to ebb and the North London fans left feeling disappointed, Yang Yang was sitting on the window sill in an inconspicuous room of the stadium, drinking mineral water with a faint smile on his face.

Opposite him, Pochettino raised the red wine glass in his hand, drank the rare wine inside in one breath, and even clicked his tongue twice, complaining: "What a good wine! If I knew you wouldn't drink it, I wouldn't open it. It's a waste!"

After hearing this, Yang Yang laughed out loud, "Isn't this cheap for you?"

"I bought this wine!" Pochettino emphasized his tone and reminded him, his tone full of resentment.

His team just drew Ajax in the [-]-[-] match at this stadium. Although they got the first point in the group stage, they also completely lost their qualifications to advance to the group stage. Ajax relied on this draw to occupy a considerable advantage in qualifying for the group stage.

Unless Ajax suffers a major defeat in the next two rounds, promotion should be a high probability event.

Of course, Yang Yang didn't dare to be careless about this, because he knew that the next opponents, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, would be stronger than Ajax. Two consecutive losses would not be impossible.

Talk to Pochettino openly and honestly, this is the invitation of Yang Yang two weeks ago, but now it is fulfilled by Pochettino himself.

The two sat in this unremarkable room, watching the crowds pouring out of the stadium, and discussed many things.

Tottenham Hotspur has no hope of advancing, and it is impossible to encounter Ajax again this season. Pochettino also gave his own evaluation of Ajax without hesitation.

"Your double defensive midfielders are a very fatal weakness. The first goal can be said to be caused by chaos in the penalty area, but the second goal is obviously due to the weak protection of the defensive midfielder. The central defender had to go up and lose his position. Harry Kane seized the opportunity."

When Pochettino said this, he was full of regrets, "Not only the two goals tonight, but in fact, we still had a lot of opportunities, but we didn't grasp them. In the game two weeks ago, our goal also came from this."

Speaking of this, Pochettino shook his head, "If you don't solve this problem well, the next two games may not be safe. After all, you haven't made it to the group stage for many years. Bayern Munich and Inter Milan are not familiar with you at the beginning, but after these few games, they must have focused on you."

Yang Yang understood what Pochettino meant, and he thought about it too.

Intelligence is always the most important resource in war.

Many people still can't understand why football is known as a war without gunpowder.

Professional football takes this sentence to the extreme, because in the Champions League, every game is worth several million euros, and some even exceed ten million euros. This is definitely a sum that is enough to make any team commit a crime.

Even the most successful consortium in the world cannot turn a blind eye to more than ten million euros, let alone a football club.

Therefore, in order to win the next game, they will do everything possible to create a chance of victory.

So in the end, intelligence is extremely important.

Pochettino is right. In the next two games, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan will try their best to beat Ajax, because one of them will fight for the top spot in the group, and the other will fight for the right to qualify for the group. Both games are worth tens of millions of euros.

"Do you feel that their performance in this game is much better than two weeks ago?" Yang Yang asked suddenly.

"Is there?" Pochettino was a little surprised. He didn't expect Yang Yang to ask such a question. After thinking about it carefully, "It seems that there is, and it seems that there is no, but is it important?"

"Very important." Yang Yang nodded with a smile, "If there is, it proves that they are making progress."

"and then?"

"As long as we keep improving, then we have the opportunity to improve some weaknesses and improve ourselves."

"But the Champions League doesn't wait for anyone," Pochettino reminded.

"For an adult team like yours, of course it is true, but don't forget, our average age is only 20 years old, do you know? Jovic who scored your goal twice in a row is only 20 years old, De Jong and Ndombele are both 21 years old, De Ligt, who blocked Harry Kane many times, is only 19 years old, and Militao is only 20 years old."

Pochettino has long known that Ajax is very young, and he even knows the age of Ajax players, but when Yang Yang said it one by one, combined with the game just now, he was still very shocked.

Relying on this group of young players, Yang Yang killed Tottenham Hotspur.

And who can imagine what this group of young Ajax players will develop into in the future?
Yang Yang is right. Pochettino always judges Ajax by the standard of an adult team. He always feels that it is difficult for this team to change in the middle of the season, but he forgot one thing, this team is too young.

Youth means growth, progress, and infinite possibilities.

Before the group stage, who would have believed that this Eredivisie team, which had narrowly missed Standard Liege and Dynamo Kiev, could finally stand out in such a cruel death group?
"Maybe, you are right. You are too young and have unlimited potential, but I still retain my point of view. The position of the midfielder must be resolved. If it were me, I would consider adding someone and sacrifice some offense. You guys played too aggressively!"

In the end, Pochettino himself smiled wryly.

He also has no way to say clearly whether this kind of radicalism is right or wrong.

Speaking of aggressive, but Ajax scored in the opening game. How many times has Ajax scored in the opening game?

How many games have you played this season?
Ajax scored the first goal almost every time, this team played too aggressively!

"Whether aggressive or not depends on the team. We are too young, and I don't have much confidence in defense." Yang Yang said frankly.

Pochettino also coached Southampton before, and the Saints were relatively young back then, so he kind of understood what Yang Yang meant.

"Actually, I think your team is still very distinctive, especially this group of young players."

Yang Yang looked at Pochettino and nodded, indicating that he was listening.

"You are characterized by being young, with excellent running ability, fast attacking speed and great impact. This makes the team's high-position pressing very lethal. You should continue to maintain this. In addition, I think there is another very interesting point, that is, there are many players in your team who have the ability to hold the ball and advance."

Hearing this, Yang Yang couldn't help laughing, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.

"Needless to mention the two wingers, Neres, Sancho, Mullen and Stens all have a strong ability to advance from the side. You often play as a midfielder. The midfielder Ndombele has a strong ability to advance after dribbling the ball. Plus the two full-backs Tagliafico and Ashraf, or Jorge and Mazraoui, or even central defenders De Ligt and Militao..."

Speaking of this, Pochettino suddenly looked at Yang Yang, "I dare say, you must have arranged this on purpose."

This lineup was formed by Yang Yang himself. It is not difficult to see his thoughts and ideas from the players he chooses.

"A high position presses and oppresses. After stealing the ball, the most efficient way is to switch from defense to offense in the shortest time. The most efficient way is for the stealer to instigate the attack by himself, or to drive forward with the ball, right?" Yang Yang asked.

Pochettino nodded, and he suddenly understood what Yang Yang meant. This is precisely the thinking adopted by many teams that advocate high-position pressing and oppression, but they do not have as many blooming points as Ajax, and so many players with the ability to advance with the ball.

The traditional feature of Ajax is the quick passing and cutting cooperation, coupled with the personal ability of the players, there are many ways for them to push the ball to the frontcourt.

Once the ball reaches the frontcourt, centers Jovic and Yang Yang will be effective because both of them can hold the ball.

Among them, Jovic is at the forefront, holding the ball in the opponent's midfield and two rib areas, while Yang Yang is responsible for dragging and connecting and inserting, coupled with the player's wide range of running positions, and excellent pass and cut coordination ability, once Ajax's offense reaches the frontcourt, the threat becomes great.

Jovic, a center forward, is very comprehensive and has excellent physical fitness. Even in the contest with Vertonghen and Alderweireld, he can often grab the ball or hold the ball, which is very important.

"So, you still have to continue to optimize this style of play?" Pochettino asked curiously.

Curiosity even made him forget to drink.

Yang Yang nodded, "This is our traditional feature, and it is also in line with the actual situation of our current team."

"Then you should try to optimize the cooperation of the double midfielders, especially the protection of the back line. In addition, I think your offensive speed can be faster. With your running ability and speed, if you can maintain pass stability, few teams can keep up with your rhythm." Pochettino suggested.

Yang Yang nodded in response.

"To be honest, I suddenly feel that we didn't lose unjustly. At the same time, I am looking forward to your performance in the knockout round. Make good use of the winter break to polish the team. I believe you can improve faster." Pochettino encouraged with a smile.

……

It was the first time for the two to drink.

One of them is the leader of many families, one is a loyal disciple of Bielsa, one is the greatest player in the history of world football turned into a head coach, and the other is also a young coach turned into a professional player. There is no problem in communication.

Pochettino's training level has always been highly praised. Gary Neville praised his training many times, thinking that he is the head coach with the highest training level in European football today, and Yang Yang also humbly asked for advice in this regard.

Regarding some of the problems Yang Yang encountered, Pochettino also knew everything, including how to effectively train the double midfielder, and the problem that Ndombele and Militao tend to be distracted during the game.

Although some things are only adjusted in details, they seem to be very targeted, and Yang Yang has benefited a lot.

Of course, as the No.1 in world football, Yang Yang has a lot of understanding of football, which also greatly admires Pochettino.

The two talked more and more vigorously, and in the end they bid farewell to each other under the urging of phone calls one after another.

"You eliminated us, then work harder and strive for a good result, otherwise we will lose face!" Pochettino encouraged.

Yang Yang waved his hand, indicating that he received it.

I will try my best!
(End of this chapter)