In the next two days, Gu Ran went to the Staplewood Training Base for training step by step.
First, I would practice with a medicine ball in the morning by myself, then I would eat an enhanced version of the Majin diet, then I would train with the team, and then I would do one-on-one targeted training...
The professional life is compact and fulfilling.
The attitude of most of the main players towards Gu Ran has also changed, especially Luke Xiao - during the two days of training, Luke Xiao has always been with Gu Ran, and he has become Gu Ran's friend. Little fanboy.
During the break in training, Lallana, Lambert and others also gathered around Gu Ran, talking and laughing while having training exchanges.
This made left back Haldin almost crazy, but there was nothing he could do.
And Gu Ran didn't bother to pay attention to him.
After all, the game against Liverpool is about to begin. As a professional player, everything should be focused on the game.
In the past two days, head coach Adkins' training subjects focused on team defense and local counterattacks.
The Southampton team changed from a rough offensive style to a meticulous defensive counterattack style.
This process was naturally very painful, but fortunately, everyone was a professional player and no one gave up.
Of course, Gu Ran adapted to this change faster than other players.
Firstly, Gu Ran is a reborn player with a football IQ that is 12 years ahead of the rest. Secondly, Gu Ran plays defensive counterattack in the Southampton High School team, so he has great experience in running and filling in positions.
The disadvantage is that the running-in between him and the team is still not enough.
Although most of the main players have "resolved their old feud" with Gu Ran, when faced with a pressing situation, the main players will subconsciously find someone who is familiar with the ball to cooperate instead of taking the risk of passing the ball to Gu Ran.
Gu Ran was not in a hurry, he just followed the movement seriously and made up for the defense.
Even if the ball is on the other sideline, he still defends it carefully.
Coach Adkins stood on the sidelines, watching the team's collective defensive counterattack in silence, his iconic poker face still expressionless.
Southampton... are still far away.
Even the assistant coach Andy next to him couldn't help but have a worried look on his face - as an old professional player, Andy could also see that based on the current technical and tactical level of the Southampton team, I am afraid that they would not even be able to play in England. Team B is struggling.
After the team's anti-counterattack training, Coach Adkins asked the teams to conduct local anti-counterattack training.
Gu Ran was led by coach Jacob and conducted one-on-one targeted defense and counterattack training.
When it comes to the technical and tactical aspects, Coach Jacob has regained his confidence. After all, he is still a coach produced by Real Madrid, and the technical and tactical aspects are also very Real Madrid.
However, as soon as Gu Ran came to one-on-one training, he took the initiative to use the medicine ball.
Gu Ran was obviously more courageous during one-on-one training than when working with a team.
Teamwork requires an emphasis on formation, while one-on-one training is all about training individual abilities, so Gu Ran naturally doesn't need to worry too much.
Coach Jacob, produced by Real Madrid, was defended by Gu Ran and broke through to the point where he suspected that he was attending a fake Real Madrid training class...
During these two days of training, Gu Ran automatically redeemed two exclusive talent points through the white dynamic training bubbles of his teammates.
Elizabeth at home was also very obedient. She called her two sisters on time every day and weakly told the two powerful beautiful sisters that Gu Ran was already her boyfriend.
The two Austrian sisters were going crazy and scolded Elizabeth for being stupid on the phone.
Elizabeth was naturally very depressed, and she would only feel happy after Gu Ran came back.
Every time Gu Ran goes home, he can easily pick up Elizabeth's red talent point bubbles and get benefits from Elizabeth's arm massage.
When he couldn't sleep at night, Gu Ran drew an hour-long script by hand.
By the morning of the third day, Gu Ran already had 5 talent point bubbles in his hand, and he had also superimposed "Personal Defense" to +4, "Five-Star Inverse Foot" to +4, and "Pursuit and Counter-Grab" to +4. +3, "Outside Instep Pass" stacks up to +2.
It can be said that in just two days, Gu Ran's progress has been very obvious.
On the morning of the third day, Coach Adkins still arranged overall defensive counterattack drills and set-piece offensive and defensive drills.
At around 10 o'clock in the morning, the club's three giants, Rice, general manager Mark Fry, and sports director Mark Walker, invited financial director Nikolay Cortes to the No. 1 training ground for a meeting.
The high-level meetings were supposed to be in the conference room, but it was very pleasant to be able to discuss things while watching Gu Ran train.
When the players on the field saw the arrival of the four top executives, they also practiced extra hard.
After the four senior executives shook hands with each other, they sat side by side on the benches on the sidelines.
Rice Sr. and finance director Nicolas Cortez sat in the middle, while general manager Mark Frye and athletic director Mark Walker sat next to them.
This kind of seating arrangement is wrong, but it is also full of rationality.
Old Rice has a very high status in the club, and although Nicolas Cortez is currently only the financial director, everyone with a discerning eye knows that it will not be long before Nicolas Cortez becomes the club's new general manager.
The financial director is from the Liebherr Group. Because the Southampton Club had a serious financial crisis before, Nicolas Cortes became the financial director in order to sort out the chaotic equity and financial situation of the Southampton Club. .
Once the finances are on track, it will be time for Nicolas Cortes to officially take over as general manager of the club.
The female boss Catalina is also a hands-off shopkeeper, so it is conceivable that Nicola Cortez must be the future talker of the club.
This meeting is also equivalent to a direct dialogue between the two factions of the club.
Old Les smiled and said to Nicola Cortez: "Nicola, we signed Gu Ran, didn't we disappoint you?"
Nicola Cortez smiled quickly and said: "Of course! The whole club is very excited! Gu, it's great!"
Mark Walker, the sports director next to him, also laughed and said: "Gu is the most diligent person I have ever seen. He is always the first player to come to the club, but he is the last player to leave the club. He is such a genius, but he is Such diligence is rare in the world! He has improved compared to his performance in open classes. He is a player who continues to improve. I believe that as long as he is given more time, he will definitely become the core of the Saints. of."
General manager Mark Frye sighed slightly, "Gentlemen, don't just be happy. Don't you know that Liverpool and Manchester United are eyeing him? Liverpool has taken the initiative to invite us for tomorrow's friendly match. Moreover, they also promised that they will match us 30-70 in terms of ticket sales at Anfield Stadium! It’s them 3-7, we’re 70-7!”
“Isn’t that great,” finance director Nicola Cortez said.
...are you a layman?
General manager Mark Frye smiled, "On the surface it looks like we are taking advantage. After all, Liverpool's tickets have never been difficult to sell. Coupled with our Saints fans, our income from this friendly match is conservative." , can also exceed our income from five home games in English League One... However, this is not consistent with common sense."
Old Rice also nodded, "Yes, Frye is right. Liverpool, I am afraid, want to use this friendly match to focus on examining Gu Ran, and then use Gu Ran's performance data to convince their transfer committee, thereby improving their The price, poach us. In fact, not only Liverpool, but also Arsenal. Arsenal has no money to poach people, but Wenger’s assistant has been sending us e-mails asking how to loan Gu Ran. They want to Gu Ran is on loan and is even willing to discuss loaning Bendtner to us... In addition, Chelsea and Manchester United are also waiting for the opportunity to enter."
Nicolas Cortez said "Oh" in sudden realization, "These are a bunch of rich dogs! They think so well! Gu is not for sale in our Southampton! By the way, can we... not let Gu Ran be here?" Playing in a friendly match?"
General manager Mark Frye shook his head, "No. Even if we know that these wealthy clubs want to poach Gu Ran, we can't hide Gu Ran just because we are worried about him. Moreover, Gu Ran also needs more opportunities to play. Hone so that he can quickly grow into the core of Southampton."
Nicola Cortez asked in confusion: "Why did those three people ask me to meet today?"
Old Les said calmly: "Nicola, that's it, let's have a frank chat. The club belongs to us, and it also belongs to your Liebherr Group. We old guys, if we need to quit, When the time comes, we will naturally withdraw, because you spent money to save the club, you arranged your own people, that is what it should be, and you have complete control of the club, that is also what it should be. However, the meaning of the Saints cannot be represented by capital. The hard work and loyalty of our generations have been condensed here. Gu Ran’s arrival has awakened the passion of the Saints that has been dormant for many years! Look at how enthusiastic the VIP fans were in the open class that day! What we are telling you is actually I want to tell you - in the future, more wealthy clubs will offer sky-high prices for Gu Ran, and will even use such dirty methods to poach people, but no matter how generous the terms they give, you must not agree to sell him. You must not abandon Gu Ran!"
The other two directors also looked at Nicola Cortez silently, waiting for his reaction.
Nicolas Cortez grinned, "Gentlemen, I am still just the financial director, this kind of thing is not something I can decide. If one day I become the new CEO of the club - I can swear to you , I will definitely not betray Gu Ran."
Old Les smiled and said: "Then we can rest assured."
"It's almost time for me to retire," general manager Mark Frye laughed.
Nicola Cortez smiled and said: "Mr. Frye, it's still early to say this kind of thing. The club still needs three people! Oh, by the way, I still have some important documents to process in my office. If the three of you don't say goodbye, If it's something serious, I'll take the first step."
Old Rice smiled and said: "Of course, go ahead and do your work. We will watch Gu Ran's training for a while."
"Okay, goodbye you three!" Nicola Cortez stood up and left with a smile.
Athletic Director Mark Walker imitated Nikolaj Coster's voice: "I still have some important documents to process in my office... Mr. Frye, I need you very much~"
Old Les and Mark Fry suddenly burst out laughing.
Smiling, Mark Fry said slightly sadly: "The future CEO is an outsider, but he is a representative of capital. Capital has no conscience. You can't believe a word of capital."
Old Rice patted Mark Frye on the shoulder, "At least, I'm still here. I will continue to protect Gu Ran."
Mark Frye and Mark Walker nodded.
The three giants all looked at Gu Ran who was training on the field...
After training that morning, the players had a meal and rest.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, all the players came to the tactics classroom and began the last tactical analysis class before the game.
Before every game, the players of the professional team will take a tactical analysis class to analyze the opponent's tactical strategy and determine their own tactical strategy.
Football is never just about breakthroughs and shooting on the field. Intelligence work and tactical strategies off the field are very important.
Coach Adkins first analyzed the problems that the players had experienced in defensive counterattack training in recent days, and emphatically praised Gu Ran's serious attitude in training.
After explaining the defensive counterattack tactics, Coach Adkins began to explain the tactical arrangement for Liverpool tomorrow.
"Liverpool is undoubtedly a giant."
"Liverpool's attacking lineup can be described as luxurious. Even if any coach gets one of Liverpool's stars, he can build a team around this star as the core."
"Currently, we are only a League One team, and our strength is two levels behind Liverpool."
"We are playing away from home again tomorrow, so I don't have high hopes for the outcome of this game tomorrow."
"Of course, Liverpool won't be able to send out all their main players."
"Many of their main players, including Gerrard, Torres, Joe Cole, Kuyt, Maxi Rodriguez, Carragher, etc., have just finished playing in the World Cup and have probably not started to resume training yet. .”
"According to the information I have received, in Liverpool's 22-man squad tomorrow, Gerrard and Carragher are both substitutes. Torres, who just won the World Cup, is not even on the squad for this pre-season game."
"Even if Gerrard and the others will play in the first preseason game, I'm afraid it will be symbolic and they won't play for too long."
"So, everyone doesn't need to be under too much psychological pressure when playing tomorrow, just play normally."
Coach Adkins first gave the team a set of vaccinations.
"Of course, although this is just a pre-season friendly match, although many of the opponent's top stars may not be available, and although I don't expect everyone to win, we must not relax because of this."
"I said before that the six pre-season warm-up games are not really for you to play with a warm-up mentality."
"I allow you to lose one goal to Liverpool, or even two goals to Liverpool, but if you don't perform seriously, then forget about your chance of playing and time in the new season."
"No matter what main force you have been or how important your position is, I only look at your performance on the court."
"Yes, I can accept you losing to a strong team, but I will never accept you messing around on the court."
All the players present sat solemnly.
They have all experienced the new head coach's Thunder methods, and no one dares to show off in front of the new coach.
What's more, performing well in a strong team will not only greatly increase your popularity, but you will also have a great chance of being spotted by a wealthy club.
Die-hard Southampton? Stop it!
This is not Bilbao Basque!
Most of the players at Southampton Club have secret thoughts of replacing Gao Zhi.
For now, Gu Ran is the only one who remains unmoved.
It's not that Gu Ran must be loyal to Southampton, or that Gu Ran doesn't like to go to a wealthy club, but that Gu Ran has a very clear career plan.
Just listen to Coach Adkins continue:
"Then let's analyze Liverpool's formation and tactics in detail-"
"Liverpool's head coach this season is still Coach Hodgson."
"According to the data and intelligence provided by our enemy scouts, Liverpool's formation this time will most likely still be the 451 formation."
Coach Adkins then drew Liverpool's 451 formation on the big whiteboard.
"We have to be very careful about the offensive power of this formation."
Coach Adkins pointed to the formation structure on the big whiteboard and said: "If you observe this formation carefully, you should find that Hodgson's formation is different from the traditional 451 formation."
"The traditional 451 formation is a conservative formation with two defensive midfielders and three midfielders."
"However, Hodgson's 451 moved the positions of the double midfielders and three midfielders forward, turning it into an attacking formation of two midfielders and three forwards."
"Hodgson is an expert in defensive counterattacks, but Liverpool's team is full of attacking midfield stars, so Hodgson adopted a tactical strategy of counterattacking in the midfield and frontcourt."
"Hodgson, the old fox, is not simple. Liverpool is a team that advocates offense, and Hodgson's 451 formation is obviously an offensive posture. He included Lampard, Kuyt, and Maxi Rodriguez. Piling up in the midfield and frontcourt, it’s scary just to look at it. But in fact, this 451 formation is all about attacking and defending."
"In other words, they defended from the frontcourt."
"Whether Lampard, Kuyt, or Rodriguez, they all have defensive responsibilities in the midfield and frontcourt."
"This will be very detrimental to our breakthrough attack and will suppress our depth and width. Therefore, our defenders must be resolute, decisive, and accurate when releasing the ball, and be prepared in advance to avoid losing the ball."
"To deal with this formation and strategy, it's simple to say the least, just use speed and body, hit them on both flanks, and stab them in the ribs."
"As long as we are fast enough and strong enough, it will be easy for us to kick them."
"Otherwise, it will be difficult."
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(End of chapter)
