The Young Lion

Millwall went to the UEFA Champions League with the resentment of the four rounds of the league. In the first match, they came to Glasgow, the capital of Scotland, for several years. There is almost no place in Europe or any stadium that makes them feel strange.

In Scotland, Martin O'Neill led the Celtics to maintain their brilliance for two or three years after the successful restoration. When distracted by the European war and intending to make a breakthrough in the European arena, the country must be distracted. Last season, they were defeated by Glasgow Rangers. Subverting the rule again, for Scottish football, it is nothing more than a duo between two sworn enemies in Glasgow, one ebbs and the other, alternate rule.

Now the coach of Glasgow Rangers is Alex McLeish, who is well-known and legendary in Scottish football. Like most Scottish coaches, he started in the local league and has a chance to make achievements. In the future, most Will step into English football coaching.

From the day he took office as coach of Glasgow Rangers, the financial situation of Glasgow Rangers has been very unsatisfactory. The impact of the economic crisis in 2002 on football has always been lingering. No matter how big the problem is, it will also plant disaster factors for the future.

Against this background, the comprehensive strength of Glasgow Rangers is not valued by European football.

It can be said that Scottish football itself is not valued by contemporary European football, even Scottish giants such as Celtic and Glasgow Rangers, because since the restructuring of the Champions League, no Scottish team has been able to break into the top 16 of the Champions League.

McLeish, like most managers, used the media mouthpiece before his first encounter with Aldridge. Expressed respect and fear for Aldrich. It's awe-inspiring.

In the impression of the outside world. Aldrich more or less has the demonized image of England's local snake.

Aldridge didn't put on any airs, and complimented McLeish in a different direction.

It is well known that Aldridge has a close personal relationship with Martin O'Neill, so when Aldridge said in a joking tone: O'Neill's life in Scotland was difficult. To be honest, I am very happy that he met his opponent in Scotland. There is a lot of interest in the upcoming Champions League.

When O'Neill led Leicester City, he did cause trouble for Millwall, although Millwall became stronger and stronger later. And Leicester City almost stood still, allowing Aldridge to beat him repeatedly in front of O'Neill, but in front of super giants, which team is not an ATM cash machine?

September 13, Ibrox Stadium.

There is less than half an hour before the start of the first round of the Champions League group stage.

Aldridge lectured in the locker room,

He said lightly to the players of the team: I like to speak frankly and clearly. Our tradition is never to lie on the credit book, so we can miss what we have achieved in the past, but we will never take it as the present. I have not criticized you before we won four rounds of the league. If I did that, it would be disrespectful to you. Because we spent our energy on club commercial promotion in the summer, you need more time to rest, but It has been a month since the opening of the Premier League. In the past month, I have given you more time to rest and prepare for the game. I think we should end the relaxed state, cheer up and go all out for every game. I don't care who the opponent is, we have to win the game, because we are the Wild Lions, the number one club in the world.

He is a reasonable man.

He will not ask players to make money for the club, but also demand that players guarantee 100% competitive performance.

There is something to give and nothing to lose, this account, Aldrich is very clear in his mind.

The players are also used to Aldridge's style of doing things.

To be honest, the Millwall players don't know if they feel more lucky to meet such a somewhat wonderful coach.

It's hard to say that Aldridge's coaching style is completely free from utilitarianism, but his habit of managing the team is absolutely utilitarian.

Very caressing about gains and losses, but not arrogant and unreasonable.

In the locker room, De Rossi, who is the captain of the new season, shouted to his teammates before going out: Let's go, let's have a big fight!

Hoo~!

When he came to the stadium, Aldridge tried to keep his attention on the stadium instead of distracting himself from the stands.

It's not because of how horrible the home atmosphere of Glasgow Rangers is. No matter how horrible the home game is, he has experienced all kinds of home games called devils or hell.

Compared with this kind of power, his ability to resist pressure has long been like a mountain, which is difficult to shake. He is afraid that distracting his attention in the stands will soften his mentality, and he can't help showing a gentle smile on the sidelines.

Years ago, Millwall's home stand had a regular trio.

Arthur, Puskas, Ivan.

The three of them sat in fixed VIP seats in the stands to watch the game, which was a special landscape in the stadium.

Since Aldridge and Ivan, the scenery has changed. At first, Arthur and Puskas watched the game together. Later, Puskas’ condition deteriorated and now he can only live in a nursing home because of the time when he was conscious. Fewer and fewer, someone has to watch over him every step of the way.

Before this season, Arthur and Aldridge's two sons mostly watched the game together.

This season, it has become Yiwen mother and daughter watching the game in the stands.

Bonnie insisted on coming to the stadium to watch Aldridge's game, even in the away game. She has been called the Lion Princess by Fleet Street, and every time she appears in the stands to watch the game, she will wear the same dress. costumes.

That is the jersey that Aldridge played in Southgate's retirement game, and the number on the back is 0.

Ivan is happy to accompany her daughter to watch the game, although sometimes she has to prevent her daughter from being too attached to her father's impulse, such as today's game against Glasgow Rangers, Millwall arrived in Glasgow yesterday, and Bonnie was arguing at home I also want to come here yesterday and go to the hotel where Aldridge is staying. Ivan will naturally not agree, it will affect Aldridge's work, so I only come here to watch the game today, purely for the sake of Aldridge. Dridge and Millwall cheer.

Players from Millwall and Rangers walked into the field with their heads held high.

Aldridge also shook hands with MacLeish.

Aldrich admired MacLeish more.

This is derived from the game posture of the Glasgow Rangers after the opening.

In fact, most teams, even at home, dare not play too aggressively against Millwall.

However, probably because of Millwall's four rounds of unbeaten victories in the league, McLeish had a new idea.

In this profit and loss consideration, a simple arithmetic problem is that it is too difficult for the Glasgow Rangers to break out of this group!

They are the bottom team!

Go shopping with Porto, and also compete with Inter Milan and Millwall for tickets to the round of 16.

The difficulty is comparable to ascending to the sky.

But to take a step back, the group stage has two games with the same opponent.

What strategy should I use?

At home, if you stick to it, if you are lucky, you can score 1 point against Millwall. McLeish is confident to go to the Lion King Stadium. Does he have the confidence to score another 1 point at the home court where Millwall has never lost in a European war? ?

But if you get 3 points at home, it is definitely more cost-effective than two draws.

And, there will be a chain reaction!

Millwall lost 3 points on them, so naturally they have to ask for more from other opponents!

When Millwall was in such a state of momentum, McLeish might not dare to be so bold, but when Millwall was unbeaten in four rounds of the league and his state was criticized as a mess by the outside world, he couldn't help but feel a little restless in his heart.

Therefore, the Glasgow Rangers showed a brave attitude after the opening game.

Not soft, not cowardly!

Aldridge admired the opponent, really, not because the opponent did what he did to benefit Millwall. If Aldridge was MacLeish, at this time, of course he would have ideas about the game.

But Rangers were quickly punished.

After the first battle at Old Trafford, Aldridge did not hesitate to change the team's tactics in the next training.

Made Millwall take a step back from the overall tactical variety!

They used to press all over the pitch and press aggressively high.

Now, the defensive center of gravity is fixed on the midfield line.

In doing so, the team's tactics will not be as colorful as in the past.

It is foreseeable that if the previous style of play is followed, once the team successfully counterattacks in the midfield, they can play a fast break that catches the opponent off guard within 3 seconds.

Playing like this now will make the game situation less accidental.

This is a necessary change, like polishing, to further stimulate Millwall's greatest advantage, that is, the impact of the frontcourt.

Give the opponent a certain space to attack, so that they can push the attack to the midfield, and then Millwall block with all their strength. When turning from defense to offense, they will make a rapid advance in the 30-meter area. After the 30-meter advance, they basically come to the opponent's restricted area.

The reason why it is said that the tactical changes and richness have declined is because Millwall’s configuration in the midfield and frontcourt during this period, the ability of individual raids is much stronger than in the past!

Ronaldinho on the left, Kaka in the middle, and Ronaldo on the right.

Relying on these three people alone, advancing 30 meters from the midfield, they all have the ability to break through the opponent's blockade by themselves, and they have a speed advantage!

This kind of rapid advance method, combined with playing the ball in the midfield, actually reduces the confusion of Millwall's crazy frontcourt changes in the past.

To put it bluntly, it is to tell all opponents: I will forcefully attack you! Can you stop it?

Can hold back once, twice!

Can you stop Ronaldinho, can you stop Kaka?

Can it stop Kaka, can it stop Ronaldo? (to be continued...)

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