Chapter 32 Can You Work Miracles?

Recovery training the morning after the race is crucial.

Except for some special circumstances, such as players returning to the national team urgently, most of the time, the recovery training the next morning of the game is the most important thing for all head coaches, because it is related to the preparation for the next game.

Gao Shen still didn't intervene too much in the training, but stood on the training ground and watched.

According to the usual practice, the coaching staff divides the players into two groups, one is those who participated in the competition, this part of the players takes recovery training, and the other part is not included in the competition squad, this part of the players takes high-intensity training.

The difference is that some young players drawn from the second team were called back to play by the head coach of the second team, Portugal. They also participated in recovery training, which was also agreed between Gao Shen and Portugal.

But even for the so-called high-intensity training, due to the presence of players such as Ronaldo and Carlos, the intensity is still not high. The players train very relaxedly, and it is obvious at a glance that the intensity is not very high.

Gao Shen saw Benitez's training arrangements in the tactical library. He has always insisted that every training session should arrange the training intensity to the extent that the players can do their best. How to make decisions depends on the ability of the coaching staff. up.

Why is it set at this intensity?

After all, it's also a bit like the carrot hanging in front of the donkey's head.

If the training intensity is too high and the players cannot do it, they will feel disappointed and severely discourage their enthusiasm; on the other hand, if the training intensity is too low, just like the current Real Madrid, the players will not get real training value.

The best training should be to arrange the intensity on the line that the players can complete with all their strength. This can not only fully mobilize the enthusiasm of the players, but also fully train the players and improve the players' game level.

But it now appears that Real Madrid does not yet have such conditions.

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After the training, Gao Shen left Raul alone.

For Gao Shen's decision to cancel the vacation and arrange an additional targeted training class, Raul gave support and affirmation.

"With our current situation, it is indeed very difficult to challenge Arsenal at Highbury." Raul understands very well.

Gao Shen and Raul walked slowly on the training ground side by side, and walked towards the training building.

"The score in the first leg forced us to score away goals, otherwise the game would be meaningless. We know, and the whole world knows, Wenger will definitely plan tactics for this."

Raul stopped, Looking at Gao Shen, he asked, "What are you going to do?"

"I haven't thought about it yet." Gao Shen shook his head frankly, "I need to learn more about the team's situation before I can make a final decision."

After a pause, Gao Shen Added: "But one thing I am very sure of, that is... I don't plan to use Brazil for the time being."

Raul's most ideal striker partner is a high center forward of the type of Morientes. Gredo, who scored twice against Atletico Madrid, is also considered to have liberated Raul because of Negredo's presence.

If Ronaldo is allowed to come back at this time, it is bound to recompress Raul's tactical space.

Someone did statistics in the previous life. Ronaldo is the partner with the second most goals in Raul's career among many striker partners, second only to Morientes, and even higher than the later Ruud van Nistelrooy.

But statistics don't mean everything. The partnership between Raúl and Morientes is the most complementary, and the partnership with Ruud van Nistelrooy is very short, just over two years, but the scoring efficiency is not lost to the time when he was partnering with Ronaldo. .

But you must know that Raul, who was partnered with Ruud van Nistelrooy, was far from the peak of his career and achieved it after staying away from the striker for a long time.

At this moment, Raul has just played a good game, and Gao Shen does not want Ronaldo to be reactivated anyway.

And Gao Shen's statement is also a reassurance for Raul.

The Brazilian gang has not yet relented. He doesn't plan to use it, and he can't use it well.

"Understood, if there is anything that needs my cooperation, you can just say it, I will mention the decision to cancel the vacation in the locker room, there will be no problem." Raul reciprocated the favor and promised.

As the captain, the leader of the local gang, and the boss of the locker room, Raul still has some weight.

"No matter how we plan to play, it will be a tough battle against Arsenal. Can your body do it?"

Raul actually just returned from injury, and Gao Shen is very concerned about this issue.

"I feel very good now, and my whole body is relaxed. Don't worry, I will try my best to play this game well." Raul promised through gritted teeth.

As the captain of Real Madrid, he is very clear about what this game means to Real Madrid, and he also knows how much Real Madrid has always attached importance to the Champions League.

Gao Shen didn't doubt Raul's promise, nodded and said nothing, expressing his trust.

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Unlike Raúl, Zidane's attitude towards this game is more complicated.

If Real Madrid lose to Arsenal, it will be the last Champions League game of his career.

Zidane is a proud person. He deeply believes that he will never accept that the last Champions League game of his career ended in this way.

Therefore, Gao Shen did not intentionally use words to provoke him, but just told him in person that he canceled his decision to take the vacation and explained his intentions. Zidane agreed without hesitation and accepted it.

"I think you should think about it and let Ronnie play." Zidane suggested.

Gao Shen looked directly at Zidane, as if trying to read his mind from his expression.

The Frenchman hesitated and explained: "I think, at this time, Ronnie will be the most important weapon for us to score goals."

When he said this, his expression was extremely calm. .

"I don't deny that the more he is at this critical moment, the more he can play the threat of scoring goals." Gao Shen first affirmed, but then changed the subject, "But have you ever thought about it, we just want to score goals in this game Is it?"

Without waiting for Zidane's reply, Gao Shen shook his head and said: "No, what we want is to win!"

In the case of losing 0-1 at home in the first round, scoring goals is not enough to win.

In other words, scoring goals is just a prerequisite, and the next step is to win.

If you want to win, you must do a good job of defending. Real Madrid can only win if you do a good job of defending while scoring goals.

It's not that Real Madrid's defense will get worse after Ronaldo plays, it's not inevitable.

But it is undeniable that Ronaldo did not contribute to the team's defense at all.

Don't talk about his attitude, just talk about his current physical fitness, can he compete in a game of this intensity?

Zidane was speechless, he knew Gao Shen was right to worry.

Ronaldo's problem is just a small topic of the conversation between Gao Shen and Zidane. What Gao Shen really wants to talk about is Zidane's physical fitness and his current state.

"Judging from the weekend's Premier League game, Diaby started and Cesc Fabregas was on the bench. I guess Wenger will arrange Cesc Fabregas and Gilberto Silva as a double midfielder in the Champions League in midweek. "

This Spanish teenager from the Barcelona youth academy can be said to be one of the hottest rookies in world football today. After Wenger sold Vieira, he was supported as the core of Arsenal's midfielder.

Therefore, advanced guesses are not difficult at all.

"Zinedine, I want to know, if you continue to play the midfielder position, is there any way to ensure that you can suppress Cesc Fabregas?" Gao Shen asked very seriously, which is related to his formation.

Gilberto Silva is very tall, which also leads to his position generally being deep and rarely going forward, but Cesc Fabregas is different. He is more active, and at a young age, he can pass and lead. As a control player, he was born as a striker, and he has a strong offensive power when he is inserted in the back. Gao Shen must ensure that his midfielder can hold down Cesc Fabregas.

If Zidane can't, he will consider letting Raul play this position and move Zidane to the left.

But tactics must be rearranged.

Gao Shen asked very seriously, and Zidane did not answer immediately.

The main reason is that he just played for nearly 80 minutes in the game against Atletico Madrid, which was a bit exhausting.

But the Frenchman thought for a while, nodded and said: "Don't worry, I won't hold back."

If it was before the age of thirty, he would definitely be able to give a guarantee, but now, he is indeed a bit older, and he just You can guarantee that you will do your best, but you cannot promise that you will do it.

"Understood, I believe you!" Gao Shen said with a slight smile.

Now Zidane was a little surprised, and felt that Gao Shen was so easy to talk.

But from the deep eyes, Zidane read two words, trust.

The relationship between the head coach and the players has always been intricate, and it is very difficult to gain trust.

It doesn't mean that you are a superstar, if you have a big enough card, everyone will believe in you.

Just like Luxenberg, he is not easy to trust others, especially superstars. He believes more in his own tactics and what he sees in training and games, which leads to his lack of trust in everyone and full of confidence in everyone. Be wary.

But the feeling of Gao Shen to Zidane is obviously different.

He didn't even make any strong promises, Gao Shen believed him.

He wanted to know why?

Hearing Zidane's question, Gao Shen laughed, "First of all, we have a common goal. I want to win, and you want to win too. Our determination is strong enough. This is our common interest; secondly, You are not a person who promises people easily, but every word you say is the result of your deliberation."

"So, tell me, why should I not believe you?"

Zidane was a little bit I am speechless.

In fact, he didn't have much contact with Gao Shen. This is the second time he talked like this today. Like a sophisticated old fritter.

But Zidane is also completely unpredictable, how does Gao Shen want to play against Arsenal?

When the French superstar asked this question again, Gao Shen laughed, but this time he did not give a clear answer.

"I haven't thought about it yet, I'll tell you when I think about it."

Zidane didn't believe this sentence.

Gao Shen must have an idea, but it may not be perfect.

Time is running out, does he really have the means to beat Arsenal and reverse the aggregate score?

If it does, it will be nothing short of a miracle.

Can he really perform miracles?