Starting With Real Madrid

There was a lot of noise outside, but inside Valdebebas, both Gao Shen and the coaching staff had shifted their goals.

Beating Juventus is a thing of the past for Gao Shen.

Next, his goal is aimed at the Champions League semi-finals.

At the same time, there is also La Liga, to continue to maintain the pressure on Barcelona.

In the other matchup in Real Madrid's half of the Champions League, AC Milan is facing Lyon. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw in Lyon, and the second leg will be held at the San Siro Stadium tonight.

"I guess, if nothing else, AC Milan will win tonight."

At the regular meeting of the coaching staff in the morning, Gao Shen gave his judgment.

This is not only his realistic judgment. According to his memory, AC Milan has also performed very strongly in recent years, reaching the semi-finals and the finals in 2005 and 2007.

Today's Ancelotti is still polishing his lineup, the main reason being the contradiction between the double striker and the single striker.

A double striker has its advantages, but if you play a double striker, there are only four players in the midfield, including Kaka.

Pirlo is a front midfielder, which means that if he is the only midfielder, his defensive ability is much weaker than that of a regular midfielder, so he looks very thin and needs a thug, which is Gattuso.

Kaka attacks in the front and Pirlo plays the ball in the backcourt. The two are actually a little out of sync. This requires one person to connect and advance. This is Seedorf.

If it is such a four-midfield configuration, then AC Milan's midfield is very problematic.

"I specially watched the first leg of AC Milan against Lyon last night. It was very interesting. Lyon played a 4-3-3, and it was even a little conservative at the beginning, which gave AC Milan more space, but soon, Houllier realized the problem."

Today, Lyon's head coach is the French Gerard Houllier, the coach who led Liverpool to five trophies, Benitez's predecessor, and is also good in cup games.

"Houllier pushed the team forward as a whole, Malouda and Wiltord, plus center Carew, forming pressure on AC Milan's back line, and the midfield suppressed AC Milan's midfield, directly occupying the scene and taking the initiative."

Speaking of this, Gao Shen shook his head and sighed: "Unfortunately, Lyon's offensive ability is too poor, especially the midfield composed of Carew, Thiago Mendes, Mohamed Diarra, and Pedretti. The lack of creativity makes it difficult for Lyon's attack to create a threat, and it can only resort to frequent long-range shots, resulting in a 0-0 draw."

That is to say, Lyon failed to score a goal while having the initiative and advantage, while AC Milan failed to score a goal under Lyon's suppression, and was even passive on the field.

"Houllier is a bold coach, but Ancelotti is a cunning fox. Lyon failed to win against AC Milan with such a good chance at home, and it is less fortunate to be a guest at San Siro."

As soon as Gao Shen's voice fell, the members of the coaching staff immediately understood what he meant.

Real Madrid's next preparations will revolve around AC Milan.

"Jose, call the Bernabeu and ask them to help me make arrangements. I'm going to fly to Milan tonight to watch the game. I want to see the situation of AC Milan on the spot." Gao Shen looked at Maqueda, instructing him.

"Going alone?" Maqueda asked.

It is actually very common for the head coach to scout the opponent's intelligence for the next game. Sometimes it is even arranged through the opponent's club because the ticket is not easy to get.

For example, if Gao Shen is going to watch the game at San Siro, even if AC Milan knows, it will not hinder it and may even help.

Many times, the game on the field and the business off the field are separate.

Gao Shen thought for a while, "Let Fernando and Lorenzo accompany me."

Maqueda looked surprised, but quickly nodded in agreement, just a little embarrassed.

Since Lucas was promoted to the first team and Buenaventura came to Real Madrid, Maqueda, the chief assistant coach, has completely turned into a supporting role.

But he himself was helpless about it.

In terms of friendship, is he comparable to Lucas' deep confidant?

On the professional level, Buenaventura has thoroughly proved to everyone that he is an authority in the field of physical training.

Some people have begun to secretly say that Maqueda, the chief assistant coach, is not worthy of the name.

Fortunately, Gao Shen didn't change his mind, probably because he felt that he was a useful tool.

"Can you two go on a business trip?" Gao Shen asked with a smile.

Lucas is a young man, alone, of course, there is no problem. Buenaventura also nodded.

"Travel at public expense, go in the afternoon, and return in the morning." Gao Shen smiled, remembered something again, and turned to look at Maqueda, "Tell the people at the Bernabeu to arrange better accommodation, and by the way, check the accommodation on the road."

Everyone burst into laughter, and this reason was indeed reasonable enough.

"Then I'll hurry up at noon today and make arrangements for tomorrow morning's training," Buenaventura said.

He's also starting to get into his role now.

The most important thing is that after coming to work at Real Madrid, Gao Shen trusted him, and the team's performance was also very good, which gave him hope.

"In addition to training, you have to work harder today and give me a report on the physical fitness of the players, as well as the preliminary training plan for the next two weeks. Before the first game of the semifinals, you must adjust the team's state and physical fitness."

Buenaventura nodded immediately.

"Oh, yes, and also, go back and give me a physical report and a fitness report for Baptista, Robinho, and Cicinho."

When everyone heard this, they all nodded tacitly.

Ronaldo has played in two consecutive games. Although they are both substitutes, Gao Shen's use of him is all on the edge.

Baptista, Robinho, and Cicinho are all important players for the team, and now it seems that they really need to enter the rotation to help the team survive this difficult period and cope with the dual battles.

Sometimes, members of the coaching staff also said in private that Gao Shen's skills in managing the locker room were really eye-opening, and he was so sophisticated that he didn't look like a rookie who just came out of campus, but like an old hand who has been in the world for many years.

The Brazilian team was suppressed by him, which is not very capable. After all, only the courage and determination can do it. The difficulty lies in maintaining the stability of the team's performance.

But who would have thought that Gao Shen then used Ronaldo and now Baptista, Robinho, and Cicinho. The key is that there is harmony in the locker room.

When Ronaldo was first used, many people were worried that the local gang would make trouble, especially Ramos. This guy is a thorn and has conflicts with Ronaldo. Once the trouble starts, they will ignore it.

Unexpectedly, Ramos was so obediently managed by Gao Shen. Even at Camp Nou, after Ronaldo scored a goal, Ramos ran over to celebrate with Ronaldo, breaking the glasses of many people who were ready to watch the show.

And now, Baptista, Robinho, and Cicinho are coming back, and the Brazilians are coming back.

The people are still the same group of people, but they were cleaned up by Gao Shen. In just over a month, the locker room was not only harmonious but also very united and cohesive. Everyone was full of energy in their hearts, training and competition. You can tell.

In today's Real Madrid locker room, let's say aloud, who dares to object?

As far as this authority goes, who has it?

Not to mention the moderates such as Carlo, Raymond, and Bosque, even the hard-liners such as Luxemburgo, Queiroz, Heynckes, Hiddink, and Capello, when coaching Real Madrid, looked like an iron fist, but they all never had such authority.

If I really want to say, when Valdano was coaching, maybe there was.

If this is not ability, what is called ability?

...

"I heard that you were blocked by female fans at the gate again this morning?"

After the meeting, when everyone else was busy, Lucas leaned in front of Gao Shen and asked with a wink.

"Who said that?" Gao Shen sat at the desk without stopping his hand.

Flying to Milan in the afternoon, he also has a lot to deal with.

"I know." Lucas said with a smile, and then clicked his tongue twice, "To be honest, being a head coach is different."

Only then did Gao Shen stop, looked up at his best friend, and shook his head in disgust, "You know nothing, that's because I'm handsome."

"You can pull it down." Lucas scolded, but he had to admit that Gao Shen is now more and more popular with Real Madrid fans.

If you go out in the morning, you will be recognized by fans, you can also be recognized by fans on your way to work by bicycle, and you can be blocked by fans at the gate of Valdebebas...

He is now a proper Madrid star.

"Hey, by the way, do you remember that female reporter from Real Madrid TV?" Lucas asked

Gao Shen frowned and thought for a while, a little impression, it seems that she looks pretty good.

"What's the matter?" Gao Shen asked without answering.

"You look pretty, I heard that you were going to be interviewed by her, but you pushed it off?"

Gao Shen was stunned for a moment, and was amused. "Where did you hear so much gossip?"

Lucas laughed. "You said that if you want me to be your intelligence officer, of course, I have to ask around for information. I accidentally heard about these things from the Bernabeu, and others said that she wanted to invite you to dinner through an interview, but you rejected her."

"Stop!" Gao Shen stood up and interrupted, "She really wants to interview me, it's work, but I don't have time, so I let her postpone it, and I really don't remember what she looks like now."

The only impression seemed to be from the press conference.

Lucas looked at Gao Shen disbelievingly. "You... have a problem."

There is indeed a problem.

Today's Gao Shen is not the previous Gao Shen. He is young and handsome, not wealthy yet, but his salary is decent, and his future is bright. Such potential stocks are very marketable everywhere, and there is absolutely no shortage of girls around.

But Gao Shen lived like an ascetic, no matter how you looked at it, there was a problem.

"Frankly, have you been hurt? Haven't believed in love since?" Lucas asked.

"Go away!" Gao Shen ordered him out.

Where can Lucas let him go?

During this period of time, there were many people who came to him to inquire about Gao Shen, and many of them were women, which made Lucas himself very depressed.

They are all single, so why ask me about Gao Shen?

Don't you think this is too cruel to me?

Gao Shen was dumbfounded by this guy, so in the end, he could only hold back his laughter and tell him a "secret" seriously.

"I was divorced, and I swear that I must achieve success within three years, return home, and make that woman regret it!"

"So, don't mention relationships to me for three years"

Lucas took a deep breath.

Hey, this is too much self-torture, right?

So terrifying.