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Chapter 49 Position Transformation: B2B Midfield (Please recommend tickets!)

As an experienced coach, Elgort quickly figured out what the assistant meant: "You mean, let the two of them change positions?"

The assistant nodded: "Since Mesut went to the first team, haven't you been troubled by the lack of a strong point in the midfield? Maybe we can try to let Zhou play in the midfield, what do you think?"

Elgort thought for a while, and his eyes suddenly lit up.I have to say that the assistant's words are just a few words to wake up the dreamer.Zhou Tiancheng's defensive ability is fully capable of defending the iron gate in the midfield. In addition, he also has excellent vision and long passes.Through the last group confrontation in the team, he discovered that Zhou Tiancheng still has a world wave skill...

A player with such all-round abilities should indeed give full play to his talents.

In the afternoon, the team's second training session ended, Zhou Tiancheng was retained by Elgort, and captain Hewedes also stayed.

"Zhou, there is no shortage of central defenders in the team. It is unrealistic for you to squeeze out Benedict or Joel in a short time, but we think your ability can be used as a midfielder. How about it? Dare to try a new one." location?"

"Midfielder? Uh... well, I'll try my best." Zhou Tiancheng obviously lacked confidence. He had never tried this change. From his heart, he really wanted to refuse, but since the coach kept him, it meant that he couldn't change it. Decided, I can only bite the bullet and agree.

However, Elgort saw that Zhou Tiancheng had concerns, and explained to him in detail: "Actually, you shouldn't be afraid of difficulties. Maybe you don't realize that you have the potential to become an excellent midfielder. First of all, your defensive ability will not be improved. Question, besides, your long-distance pass skills and ability to understand the opponent's defensive space, not to mention defenders, are among the best midfielders I have ever seen. So, show your confidence in facing forwards, I believe you are doing well. "

Zhou Tiancheng could only nod his head, the coach said so, what else could he say?If you hesitate, it will lower your impression points. Coach Elgort and Ferbitz are very similar, and they both emphasize self-confidence.

Elgort pointed to Hewedes and said: "Before you fully adapt to the new position, Benedict will be your training partner. In fact, my expectations for you are very clear. You can become a B2B midfielder who meets the requirements of the first team. , even if the goal is achieved.”

Zhou Tiancheng is still not very familiar with B2B, a very professional technical term. Thinking of Elgort's request before, he tried to ask: "Is it an all-around midfielder?"

"Oh, I forgot, you may not be very familiar with this very professional term." Elgort smiled and explained in detail: "But you are right partly, B2B, that is, box-to-box, from restricted areas The meaning of reaching the penalty area. The literal meaning is understandable. It is what you call all-round attack and defense, but it is more demanding than the general midfield hub. You must go as far as possible into the penalty areas on both sides of the offense and defense. This type of player is in all balls. Teams are all in demand, because the requirements for comprehensive quality are too high, and few people can meet them. Zhou, you should understand now? If you can become this kind of player, your future will be bright."

Zhou Tiancheng twitched the corner of his mouth. It's no wonder that this kind of player is not in demand. Whoever has such a player can simply hug his thigh. Basically, one is worth two.But listening to this, after playing a game, it is definitely not easy.

As expected, Elgort immediately changed the subject and said to Zhou Tiancheng: "But you need to strengthen two abilities first, one is physical fitness, although your physical fitness foundation is very good, but the running requirements of a B2B midfielder Quite high, especially for continuous sprints and back-and-forth runs, if you want to be able to deal with top-level confrontations with ease in the future, your physical fitness must be strengthened."

Zhou Tiancheng's expression was calm. In fact, let alone how bitter he was, he knew that with his current physical foundation, every improvement would be very difficult.But according to the coach, it seems that he still intends to raise his physical fitness to a higher level? !

I am afraid that there will be a painful journey that is countless times more difficult than starting a small stove in the school team.

Elgort probably understood what Zhou Tiancheng was thinking, but he didn't say much, but continued with what he just said: "In addition to physical fitness, you also need to improve your dribbling skills. The central defender requires the ball to be played quickly, so you should receive the ball first." It’s okay to pass the time to your teammates, but not in the midfield, even if you are surrounded by defensive players, you must try your best to protect the ball and wait for your teammates to respond.”

Elgort then pointed to Hewedes: "This is the role of Benedict as a sparring partner. If you can ensure that you don't concede the ball under his close pressure, you are qualified."

Hewedes was gearing up, walked up to Zhou Tiancheng and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, I will treat you well! Hehe!"

Zhou Tiancheng chuckled, this guy is quite vengeful, but let's see if you have the ability to make me suffer!

……

Three days passed in a blink of an eye.

Through these three days of training, Zhou Tiancheng has a deeper understanding of the new role of B2B midfielder. The daily boring physical training is still very hard, but in terms of technology, Zhou Tiancheng's adaptation speed has initially reached that of Elgort. requirements.

But everything is a few joys and a few sorrows.On the third day of Zhou Tiancheng's training, Hewedes said that he didn't want to be a training partner.The reason is simple. Practicing with Zhou Tiancheng is too much of a blow to self-confidence.

Although Hewedes didn't admit it, it can be seen from his behavior that Zhou Tiancheng was probably the first person who made him unable to find a way out, and even felt dwarfed by him since entering the Schalke echelon.

But at the same time, he was also secretly happy that such a person is not an opponent, it is a blessing.

……

In mid-August, the new season of the German U19 Youth League will follow the start of the Bundesliga.Last season, Schalke U19 only finished third in the country. Everyone knows the goal of the new season, to regain the lost championship.

The competition system of the German U19 Youth League is quite special. The whole season is divided into two stages. The first stage is divided into the west, south and north. First, there is a double cycle within the division. Each division has 34 teams, and a total of [-] rounds are played. The top-ranked teams will be determined, and then the winning teams from the three divisions will form the national semi-finals, draw lots and compete for the final championship.The characteristics of the competition system are very similar to the university league that Zhou Tiancheng just participated in.

In terms of overall strength, the western region where Schalke 04 is located has the strongest overall strength.Schalke's U19 competitors not only have long-term rivals Dortmund U19, but also Borussia Mönchengladbach, and even Dusseldorf, which is currently in the Bundesliga. The achievement cannot be underestimated.

The German Football Association considers that the competition in the western division is generally fierce, so each season, the western division has two places to advance to the national semi-finals, while the south and the north can only advance to the division champion.

Schalke U19's schedule this year is particularly unlucky, and they will meet Borussia Mönchengladbach U19 in the first round of the new season.

The beginning is a hard fight.

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