Godfather of national football

Chapter 269 Devil Coach
"But I don't think you are a person who is afraid of challenges?"

Magath laughed. I have to say that Li Guo has a good grasp of his psychology. In Germany, Magath is not a particularly successful coach, and Magath's personality is not to admit defeat, which can be seen from his usual team training.

Every time the team runs, Magath is the one who runs at the forefront. A man in his 60s leads a group of boys in their 20s to run, and he can also run down his players. And Magath often participates in marathons. It is very easy to finish the race.

"I still can't promise you right away, I'm going to China once and see for myself."

"Of course, I treat you."

*****
Li Guo's affairs are still quite secretive, but in today's information age, Li Guo's appearance in Wolfsburg was still photographed, so when Li Guo and Magath appeared at the Capital Airport, the reporters had already been waiting there.

"Is Magath the next Olympic coach?"

This was a bit unexpected to Li Guo, because the contract has not yet been signed, and the uncertainty of the matter is still too great. In this case, it will be exposed, and it will be very passive.

"Maggath is my friend, come to China to see, that's all."

Of course everyone didn't believe it, and Li Guo didn't have time to talk to everyone here, he pushed away the crowd and left the airport with Magath.

*****
Magath is a workaholic. When he came to the capital, he did not go to visit or tour, but asked to meet the players of the Olympic team first.

When the Olympic teenagers saw Magath, they all looked at each other in blank dismay. At their age, not many people knew Magath, and even fewer had seen him lead the team. The only thing they knew was that he was German and had coached Bayern Munich.

"I leave it to you, you can talk to them." Li Guo said.

"no need!"

Li Guo didn't quite understand what it meant, but Magath immediately said, "Let's run 20 kilometers first, and those who pass will stay."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone in the audience was stunned. 20 kilometers is the distance of a half-marathon, which is twice as long as a player runs in a normal game. This "meeting gift" from Magath is not thin.

Li Guo wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth, but he didn't say anything. The so-called suspects don't need them. Since you invited Magath, then trust him.

In the end, there were only two who passed the test, and one of them Li Guo actually knew, that was Liao Lisheng.

This person later represented China in the 2016 Rio Olympic qualifiers and scored two wonderful free kicks. His kung fu was very domineering. The Chinese Olympic performance in the qualifiers was not good, but Liao Lisheng's performance was remarkable.

It should be a happy thing to run down and meet the coach's requirements, but Liao Lisheng looked very angry and clenched his fists tightly.

Later, Li Guo found out that many team members had strained their muscles because of the 20-kilometer run. Liao Lisheng felt that Magath was deliberately punishing them, or even humiliating them, so he was very upset.

Magath looked at Liao Lisheng and asked, "What's your name?"

"Liao Lisheng!"

"You are very good!"

"But you're not good!"

The atmosphere at the scene had dropped to freezing point, and it was quite courageous to dare to choke on the future head coach when they met for the first time.

Of course, Magath has a dark face. The authority of the head coach is not allowed to be challenged. "You better explain it to me, otherwise my team will not have your place."

Liao Lisheng pointed to his teammate who was crooked beside him, "If you want to humiliate us, please do it in a different way, we can't afford to be hurt!"

Magath looked at the situation and felt that something was wrong with him. Even in Germany, his devil training was gradual, so he walked towards Liao Lisheng.

"Oh my god, it's over, it's time to fight."

The teammates on the side didn't hear the content clearly just now, they only heard the intense conversation over there, and thought they were about to make a move, but in the end Magath stretched out his hand to Liao Lisheng, "I'm sorry, I was wrong."

Liao Lisheng didn't expect it either, and scratched his head in embarrassment, "Just now I had a bad tone..." "You should call your head," Li Guo rushed to say.

Then Magath walked towards the players, "The reason why I asked you to run 20 kilometers just now is because running is king in modern football. Without running ability, no matter how good the technique is, it is useless. When I was in Stuttgart back then, I was able to run one more player than my opponent in every game. This is the secret of success."

Although everyone is already sore, they now understand Magath's thoughts, but the running ability cannot be improved in a short time.

Magath went on to say: "However, what I ask you to do, I will definitely do it first."

Then a more unexpected scene appeared. As soon as Magath took off his coat, he started running, running around the training ground.

It was not until the last 20 kilometers that Magath stopped. Everyone was stunned. The young Olympic athlete who had fallen to the ground just now shut up immediately. He was less than 20 years old, and Magath was almost 60 years old. If he shouted tired at this time, it would be a slap in the face.

Li Guo was also dumbfounded. Finally, he saw Magath on the spot. You have to dissatisfy with such a coach, because what he asks you to do, you must do it yourself first, so it is impossible for you to find excuses.

"How about it, Felix, are you willing to lead this team?"

Magath smiled, "The basics are not good, but the attitude is not bad."

"So you agreed?"

"I have been missing the feeling of being in Stuttgart these days, so I promise you."

Li Guo almost jumped up. It should be said that Magath was the most ideal head coach he could find.

"Come on, I'll treat you to roast duck tonight."

*****
Two days later, the news center of the Football Association and domestic mainstream media sent journalists. On the stage, Magath and Cai Hua sat on both sides, each holding a contract in their hands.

Magath looked at it, and then signed his name on it. In the next 4 years, he will be the head coach of the Chinese Olympic team.

After the signing ceremony, the two parties raised champagne and took photos. As for why he accepted the job of the National Olympics, Magath just smiled and said: "This is a very challenging job, and I like being with young people."

As for what role Li Guo played in this matter, Magath was unwilling to talk about it, but said that the National Olympics was his decision and had nothing to do with Li Guo.

After losing the game and changing coaches, everyone will pay less attention to the Olympic Games, and the upcoming top 10 match will become the focus of most Chinese fans. It is estimated that they will qualify.

(End of this chapter)