coach legend

Chapter 81 Fame

"George, we want the League Cup! George, we want the League Cup!" The Turfmore Stadium was already a sea of ​​red at a glance, and the Turfmore Stadium, with more than 2 people, was full again.

They all shouted in unison: "George, we want the League Cup!"

This is because after the last game against Charlton, a reporter asked George.Are Burnley ready to take the Carling Cup.

Burnley replied with a smile: "Of course I wouldn't give up if I could."

After this sentence came out, it was written in the newspaper that "Burnley's sword points to the League Cup!"

All Burnley fans have firmly remembered George's words, so the slogan of all fans in today's game is "League Cup".There is even a big sign saying "George, we only want the League Cup champion!"

When George appeared at Turf Moor Stadium, the audience cheered even more.

"Bryan, listen. They're treating us like air." Middlesbrough's assistant coach, standing in front of Bryan Robson, spoke with a wry smile.

Brian Robson shook his head, ignored the voices, and looked straight at the Burnley fans. "Actually, I would be the same as a Burnley fan, they should have this kind of confidence. Burnley this year is really strong. Look at that German kid, you know what I think of?"

"You mean Ballack?" The assistant coach certainly didn't think Robson was talking about Klose.In fact, Klose was questioned by many coaches and reporters in League One. With Burnley's current offensive ability, Klose, the main forward, scored too few goals.

Even fourth striker David McGurk has scored five goals, matching Klose's tally.But just relying on Klose's goal in the Blackburn game, Klose is enough to be remembered by Burnley fans.

Brian Robson nodded. "When I saw Ballack, I thought of Effenberg in Monchengladbach. This German kid is very capable. I think he will definitely have a place in the German national team in the future. In two years, Ballack The strength is definitely not worse than Effenberg."

Hearing Robson's words, the assistant coach behind was very surprised.Brian Robson was the double captain of the club and the national team.He has helped Manchester United win many championships and is a well-known figure in English football.

Robson himself has never been a fan of empty words, but who is Effenberg.It is another handsome midfielder in German football after Matthaus.Although because of the conflict with the German national team coach Vogts, he never entered the German national team.But it is indeed recognized as the best midfielder in German football.

I never thought that Robson would compare Ballack, who is still in the first division, with Effenberg.

"Why, do you think I'm exaggerating?" Robson said with a smile as he sat back on the coach's bench. "I am by no means exaggerating. Ballack definitely has such potential. I heard that when George introduced Ballack, Ballack was still playing amateur games. George has a good eye. George came out, and I went to say hello to him."

Brian Robson had just stood up when he noticed that George was also coming this way.So he stretched out his hand and said with a smile, "Coach Levi, hello."

"Coach Robson, hello." Although he had never seen Bryan Robson play football in his previous life, George had seen Bryan Robson play football with his own eyes after coming to England.George is very fond of people like Robson, Robson has an unparalleled motivating force.

"Coach Levy, I see that Burnley is bound to win the League Cup." Robson pointed to the audience.

To be honest, George did not expect Burnley fans to have such a big reaction.So shrug it off. "Coach Robson, Burnley is indeed bound to win the League Cup. If I say it, Middlesbrough should focus on upgrading."

"George, it's too early for you to say that. Hehe." Robson was not angry, but laughed. "You have to know that in terms of the thickness of the bench, our team is better than Burnley. You should have more problems fighting on both sides."

"Brian, I grew up watching you play football. If you were a Middlesbrough player, I would be very worried. But now you are not a player, but a coach." George thinks Robson is very kind , so I also joked with him.

Brian Robson laughed again.It seems that Robson is very fond of laughing. "George, then we'll see."

"Brian, let's see the outcome on the court."

This is not the first time George has played against Bryan Robson's Middlesbrough, but it is the first time he has spoken so much to Robson.

"George, I've said so much to Robson. It seems that you have a good chat." Carl came to George.

"Nothing, I advise him to focus on the league."

"He's not angry?"

"No, on the contrary, their lineup is thicker than ours."

George's starting lineup for this game is not much different from the last game against Blackburn, except that Finnan completely replaced Grant and became Burnley's main right back.

George always believes that offensive power is very important in the league.But in the cup game, only defense can win the championship. This is George's attitude towards the cup game.The current Burnley has not yet reached the strength that can despise all teams, so defense is very important to George.

Therefore, every time he plays in the League Cup, George will resort to a formation of three midfielders.Even facing a League One opponent like Middlesbrough, George did not relax at all.This is not only for the thickness of George's defense, but also for the release of Ballack's offensive ability.

This season, George is completely building the team around Ballack, including Ljungberg and Camoranesi on the two wings, who have to listen to Ballack's scheduling.

As Burnley's tactics become more and more perfect, Burnley's two full-backs will often step forward to assist.Daniel and Finnan are both fast, technically good full-backs with good crossing and even good shots from long range.

Of course, when playing games, what George emphasizes is speed.Especially when Ballack is turning from defense to offense, he passes the ball quickly.What Ljungberg and Camoranesi need is a quick dribbling assault.

After George took over Burnley, Burnley's offensive number has not been very large.But the speed of the attack is so fast that the opponent's defense line can't react in an instant, and it can achieve a numerical advantage in a certain area.

On the forward line, George still chose Klose instead of Robbie Keane, who is loved by Burnley fans.This is not because Klose's current strength has surpassed Robbie Keane, but Klose's discipline is much better than Robbie Keane.

George currently has no shortage of scoring players in the frontcourt. Ljungberg, Camoranesi, and Ballack are all players who can score goals.On the basis of a solid defense, what George needs is a forward player who is like a bridgehead.

Klose is the best bridgehead player in George's mind. Over the past two years at Burnley, Klose's passing ability has increased a lot.It is more than enough to complete the tasks assigned by George.

George is definitely not the kind of coach who restricts talented players from playing on the spot, but he is not the kind of coach who allows talented players to play at will on the field.George is the kind of coach who puts the interests of the team first, and no player can override the team when he uses his talents.

(End of this chapter)