Everyone looked up at Li Ang.
Some were at a loss, some were silent, and some were deep in thought.
"I told the media that we would beat Real Madrid. Did you think I was just saying it in a fit of anger?" Li Ang asked.
Everyone looked at him. Their eyes spoke for themselves. Wasn't that the case?
"If I said it, I wasn't just saying it to provoke Real Madrid." Li Ang continued, "I was serious!"
Ah!
Everyone was surprised.
They had always thought that their manager was just saying it casually. They did not expect the manager to say that he was serious!
Scotti also looked at Li Ang in surprise.
Li Ang faced the many surprised gazes and said with a smile, "In fact, Real Madrid is not as scary as you think!"
"We beat Real Madrid, right? We beat Real Madrid at their home ground by a score of three to one!" Li Ang said, "But Zaragoza once forced Real Madrid to a draw at Bernabéu with a score of one to one."
Li Ang paused for a moment. "If we can beat Real Madrid, why don't we even have the heart to fight against Real Madrid?"
Some people's eyes lit up. Some people opened their mouths. They wanted to say, "Coach, this is not the way to convert a football game."
Li Ang clapped his hands. "Of course, some people may say that a football game is not a simple conversion question." Li Ang stared at the players. "But, at least this shows that we are not powerless against Real Madrid, right?!"
Everyone nodded. That was right.
They did not realize that Li Ang was secretly changing the concept. It was no different from the proposition reasoning just now.
"Very good." Li Ang nodded. "Why did I say that Real Madrid is not invincible? Let me analyze it for you."
Everyone focused their attention.
*****
"In fact, Real Madrid is not as scary as people say. Yes, they are called the Galácticos, but they are not invincible. You have seen Real Madrid's situation this season." Li Ang said, "Compared to two seasons ago, Real Madrid has lost their dominance in La Liga this season. They have lost the most games this season in recent seasons."
Some people nodded. Some people curled their lips in their hearts. Real Madrid had lost a few games, but they had lost to a strong team in La Liga. It was not something that Sporting de Gijón could compete with. They were the powerful Real Madrid.
Some players had such thoughts, but more players were looking at their manager seriously. Li Ang's prestige in the team was increasing day by day. Although it could not be said that the players completely worshipped and followed Li Ang blindly, many people's hearts were inexplicably calm when they saw this man speak confidently. This was the effect of Li Ang's victory and "magical" means over the past few months of coaching the team.
"Real Madrid's lineup looks very strong, but they have a fatal flaw," Li Ang said.
Hearing Li Ang say so, everyone's eyes widened.
"You should all know that I criticized their 'Zidane + Pavin' policy in the media before. Did you also think that I was talking nonsense?" Li Ang asked. He did not wait for the players to answer, but continued, "I'm serious. This policy is completely wishful thinking on Real Madrid's part. Of course, we are not discussing Real Madrid's policy now. It has nothing to do with us."
"I said that the pavins will be our breakthrough." Li Ang said. As he spoke, he looked at the players. "Which one of you watched Real Madrid's games last season?"
Someone raised his hand.
"What's the biggest change in Real Madrid compared to last season?" Li Ang asked.
"They've conceded more goals," Mata replied. He came from Real Madrid's youth training camp and paid more attention to and understood Real Madrid.
"Yes, that's it!" Li Ang nodded. "Why have they conceded more goals? This is because their midfield lacks protection! Last season, with Makelele in the midfield, the pavins were protected, so they made fewer mistakes and the pressure on them was a lot less! And now? " Li Ang drew a straight line on the tactical board with an arrow pointing straight to Real Madrid's penalty area. "Do you think there's anything wrong with their current midfield?"
Everyone was deep in thought, but Mata's eyes lit up.
Li Ang noticed the little guy's expression and nodded secretly. Mata was indeed the most talented player on the team now.
*****
"Their midfield is almost undefended. Beckham, Figo, Zidane, Guti, or Solari, which one of them is a real defensive player?" Li Ang asked.
Everyone thought about it and shook their heads. Zidane and Figo were needless to say. Even Beckham, who often appeared as the defensive midfielder, had limited defensive ability.
"This is where their fatal flaw lies." Li Ang waved his arm vigorously. "The midfield lacks protection. As long as we seize the opportunity, we will have the opportunity to directly threaten their rear defensive line and face the pavins and Helguera directly, especially the pavins. I want you to take turns attacking this point and keep attacking this point." Li Ang paused when he said this. "Mata, if you were given the chance, do you have the confidence to break through the pavins?"
"Of course!" Mata immediately gave an affirmative and confident answer.
"Very good!" Li Ang nodded. "Do you still remember the tactics we have been practicing these past few days? Real Madrid's strength lies in their attacking ability in the middle and front field, but their midfield has limited protection for the backfield. Our tactics are like this — "Li Ang drew an arc on the tactical board, bypassing the midfield directly and pointing to Real Madrid's penalty area." If there is a chance, there is a chance to counterattack. You have to quickly pass through the midfield, play with speed, and don't get entangled with them in the midfield! Directly attack the penalty area! "
Everyone's eyes lit up.
"Directly attack Pavin's point. Take turns attacking him for me! Break through him! Make him lose confidence, "Li Ang said loudly.
"Coach, since Pavin is the weak point, will Real Madrid let him start? Or will they replace Pavin? "Captain Miguel Cobbs asked a key question. The veteran was also overwhelmed by the manager's description just now, but he had thought it through more comprehensively.
"No, Pavin will start. He will even play the full 90 minutes." Li Ang said. He winked and smiled. "How do you think Real Madrid's big boss will react to my criticism of Real Madrid's policy and naming Pavin?"
Everyone was stunned at first, and then they suddenly realized that this was the purpose of the coach's previous criticism of Real Madrid.
There was a burst of laughter in the locker room, and everyone's eyes lit up when they looked at the coach. The coach was really cunning. He had already set a trap for Real Madrid.
Thinking of the coach's magical performance and how much Li Ang had done for this final, everyone subconsciously felt more confident.
Li Ang's heart was at ease.
*****
"Now, does anyone still think that Real Madrid is invincible?" Li Ang asked.
Everyone laughed. Although they might not think that they could beat Real Madrid, at least now they were not so afraid of this opponent in their hearts. Hearing the coach's analysis, they understood that the powerful Real Madrid also had shortcomings, and the coach had seen through them. This gave them courage.
After saying this, Li Ang began to talk about the defense. Real Madrid's strength lay in their offense. Real Madrid's defense might have loopholes, but they only needed to score more goals in their offense to be able to win.
"Remember our game against Levante and Zaragoza?" Li Ang said, "Everyone has to participate in the defense. Use all your running and fighting to squeeze Real Madrid's offensive space and cut off their offensive line!" Li Ang said, "This game may be particularly difficult and difficult, but you have to remember that this is the final of the Copa del Rey!"
"Sporting de Gijón has not won a championship trophy for a long time! We will fight for ninety minutes, and we will do our best to bring a trophy to the team. When that time comes, all of you will be written into the history of Sporting Gihon's history as heroes! "Li Ang said with a smile.
Now there was a burst of laughter.
"We did our best and worked hard to get to the final of the Copa del Rey. We did not come here to be the runner-up!" Li Ang raised his voice. "Maybe some people used to have this idea, but now, let go of that coward's idea! The championship is supreme. The championship is glorious. I want to ask, does anyone not like the championship? "
Everyone shook their heads!
"You just saw the words that the Madrid people said to humiliate you."
"They said we are country bumpkins!"
"You must be very uncomfortable!"
"I am uncomfortable too. I am angry!"
"The high and mighty Madrid men look down on us!"
"Then, use your feet to kick out a future!"
"Use your sweat and your efforts to surprise the people of Madrid!"
"Use your courage and fighting spirit to tell the Madrid people that country bumpkins can break their teeth!"
"There has never been an invincible king, but there is a warrior who can slay a dragon!" Li Ang's voice continued to rise. His face was ferocious, and he almost roared the last sentence out through gritted teeth.
Juan Carlos stood up suddenly. The young man was so excited that he gritted his teeth and roared. "Slay a dragon!"
"Slay a dragon!"
"Slay a dragon!" Everyone stood up. Each of them looked fierce. Everyone's fighting spirit and unyielding blood were ignited in their hearts.
"In this life, we have to do something earth-shattering!"
"In Real Madrid's territory, in Bernabéu, take away their championship!"
"Do you dare?!"
Everyone's fighting spirit and blood were completely aroused by Li Ang's words. They roared one by one, "Yes!"
"When you are old, when you retire, when you talk about your career to your children and grandchildren." Li Ang said emotionally, "I hope you can proudly talk to them about this game, about what happened on this day, and proudly say to them: This is how I took the championship from Real Madrid!"
Everyone's breathing quickened as they imagined the scene that the coach was talking about. Just thinking about it made them so excited that they wanted to jump up!
*****
"So, what are you waiting for?" Li Ang opened the locker room door and said, "Go! Let the proud Madrid people see the energy that we country bumpkins can burst out! "
The team captain, Miguel Cobbs, waved his arm and said, "Let's go!"
After that, he strode out of the door first.
Behind him were the screaming players who followed him out of the locker room …
Looking at the backs of these players who were shouting and rushing out, the assistant coach, Scott Terry, swallowed his saliva. He said to Li Ang, "Li, I admire you the most for inspiring the fighting spirit of the players. Even if we fail in this game, we have fought hard and we have no regrets! We have lost with honor! "
"Lost with honor?" Li Ang stared at his assistant and said, "I said I would take away their championship! I'm serious! "
Li Ang said word by word.
There has never been an invincible king!
There have always been dragon-slaying warriors!
This time, he was going to be the Monkey King who wreaked havoc in heaven!
PS: First update!
There has never been an invincible king, only the legend of dragon-slaying warriors!
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