"In addition to the whole team focusing on trying to get the ball out with one shot, we also have to try to avoid their dense and coherent center, give the ball to the two wings when we have the opportunity, and defeat them by advancing quickly. Two wings..."
While Coach Adkins was analyzing the offensive and defensive methods that the 451 formation might use, he drew tactical graphics on the big whiteboard to explain to the players.
Most of the players were confused.
They seem to understand, but they don't seem to understand, they seem to understand, but they don't seem to understand...
Going to class really consumes brain cells.
For most players who haven't even attended high school, this kind of class that requires a lot of CPU power is simply a torment. It doesn't matter what tactics or tactics they have, just go on the field and just kick.
Only a few players were listening carefully to Coach Adkins' tactical analysis. Lambert was even taking notes and redrawing the tactical graphics drawn by Coach Adkins to gain his own understanding.
Although Gu Ran didn't take notes, he listened with great interest and was addicted to it.
As a reborn player with 12 years of leading football intelligence, Gu Ran naturally has a higher level of understanding of Coach Adkins' tactical explanations.
Liverpool's basic strategy is also quite in-depth.
Hodgson is nicknamed Huo Taigong. He is from the Crystal Palace club. He is a master at leading small teams in defensive counterattacks!
In a giant club like Liverpool that has many stars and advocates offense, Huo Taigong's anti-counterattack tactics are obviously a bit acclimated. In addition, Liverpool was also in a mess due to the internal friction of the "bloody duo" former boss. In addition, Liverpool's medical The room is always overcrowded, so Liverpool's record last season was indeed not good enough, with all four major goals missing.
Regardless of victory or defeat, it is not difficult to see from Huo Taigong's improved 451 formation that Huo Taigong is really a head coach with great tactical ideas.
Huo Taigong used a formation that looked like a luxurious offensive line, playing in the frontcourt to prevent counterattacks.
Yes, this somewhat stubborn old man has defensive and counterattack blood flowing in his veins.
Therefore, tomorrow's game against Liverpool will be a tactical duel of 442 defense and 451 open attack and defense!
Gu Ran felt a little more hopeful.
Next, Coach Adkins began to focus on analyzing which players on the opposite side need to be marked.
From their left back Ole Reo, to Gerrard, Kuyt, Maxi Rodriguez and more.
Gu Ran couldn't help but feel his blood racing as he heard the familiar names.
You can compete with these stars on the court tomorrow!
I really hope that stars such as Gerrard and Kuyt can play!
It would be fun to have a one-on-one confrontation with them!
It is a pity that Liverpool has not signed Suarez yet - Suarez should still be at Ajax now and has not been banned by the Dutch League for biting.
Otherwise, there is still a chance to fight Su Ya on the tip of the tongue!
In addition, "that man" is not currently in Liverpool, but in the Black Cat Sunderland camp.
Of course, more future Liverpool stars are now at Southampton Club...
No hurry, no hurry!
Give me one or two more seasons to grow up. By then, I will definitely be able to compete with world-class stars on a bigger stage!
Gu Ran took a deep breath and tried to suppress his crazy desire to compete with the strong.
This tactics class lasted a full hour and a half.
Several players in the back row were already asleep.
There were also several players who drank so much water that their bladders almost burst.
After Coach Adkins finished speaking, Coach Andy took the roster and announced the 22-man roster for tomorrow's pre-season warm-up match.
All the main players, including Gu Ran, were prominently listed.
Gu Ran was not the starter, but was on the substitute list - this was what Gu Ran expected.
After all, according to unwritten rules, new players, even superstars, will not start in the first game, but will appear as a substitute in the second half.
What's more, Gu Ran is just a new professional now. Not to mention being assigned as a substitute in the first game, even being a substitute for a season is considered normal.
The left back Haldin appeared on the starting list.
However, among his five younger brothers, only No. 39 Tafazzoli was selected for the squad, and the others were not even substitutes.
In addition, left winger Chamberlain did not get the starting start, which may also be related to his recent poor performance - in fact, he is not bad, he just faced an opponent like Gu Ran.
As a reserve player, Luke Shaw did not enter the squad, but Luke Shaw was allowed to go to Anfield with the team to adapt to the atmosphere of the competition.
After Coach Andy made the announcement, he and Coach Adkins left the classroom.
The players in the back row also woke up. The player who had been holding back his urine could finally be released. The other players also walked to the court talking and laughing.
Haldin also deliberately walked past Gu Ran. Although he didn't say anything sarcastic, his arrogant look was undoubtedly showing off his status as the main starter.
Gu Ran smiled and ignored it completely.
In the following time, under the leadership of coach Andy, the team conducted simple physical recovery training and set-piece offensive and defensive drills.
The team's first penalty kicker is No. 22 forward David Connolly, and the first set kick taker is also David Connolly.
Lallana was the first to take the left and right corner kicks.
As a newcomer, Gu Ran could only hold his crotch and line up the wall during set kicks...
After practicing like this for more than an hour, the team's training finally ended.
Coach Andy gathered the team, and Coach Adkins gave a lecture, asking every player not to be late tomorrow morning, and not to go to bars or drink at night, let alone be affectionate.
After the disbandment, the players left the field in relief.
Gu Ran stayed and practiced medicine ball for an extra hour.
After practicing, Gu Ran took a quick shower and then went to the restaurant to have an enhanced version of the devil's dinner.
Just eating these things during this time is too boring.
Gu Ran really wants to eat people now.
After dinner, Gu Ran drove back to the Dune Villa.
As soon as he opened the door, he was faced with another bright red bubble of talent points.
Gu Ran immediately received it from the air happily.
Elizabeth's output has been very stable in the past two days, and Gu Ran's talent points have reached 6!
6 talent points are enough to shock Anfield!
"Gu! You're back!" Elizabeth, wearing red silk pajamas, happily ran over to greet her.
Gu Ran, who had been holding back for several days, couldn't help but swallow when he saw the rough Elizabeth, "Yes, I'm back, Liz."
"Are you tired from today's training? Come and lie down!" Elizabeth smiled innocently: "I'll massage your arms."
Damn it...
Don’t want it tonight? I really want to go to bed early!
Gu Ran immediately said: "Don't massage your arms tonight, I have a competition tomorrow."
Elizabeth was stunned for a moment, then nodded sensibly, "I understand...Then let me massage your thighs."
Damn it! Omei! That's not what I meant!
I mean, at my age and your age, you don’t want skin-to-skin contact, right?
I can't sleep just by pressing my arms. If I press my thighs, I might not be able to withstand it!
Tomorrow is my first professional match! And the opponent is Liverpool!
I need to be self-disciplined!
Gu Ran gritted his teeth and said cruelly, "Liz...then press it twice, only twice."
Ahem...
It’s not that I don’t have enough self-discipline, it’s that my young body controls me!
And...if you just massage your thighs twice, there shouldn't be much of a problem.
It is easy to accidentally touch Elizabeth's waves by pressing the arms, but it will definitely not happen if you press the legs.
Elizabeth cheered happily, "Great, I can do something for you before your game. I'm so happy! Come on, come on, Gu, lie down quickly."
Gu Ran bit his head and lay down.
Elizabeth's slender fingers gently placed on Gu Ran's thigh.
Gu Ran's thigh muscles tightened instantly.
Elizabeth smiled and said: "Gu, why are you so nervous?"
Gu Ran said: "I didn't, it was just a normal...muscle reaction."
Elizabeth praised: "Wow, your thighs are full of muscles! The lines are so strong!"
Damn it, don’t praise me! Don’t look at me like a little girl admiring a handsome guy! I'm afraid I really won't be able to stand it!
Elizabeth pressed twice, stopped suddenly, and took out her phone.
Gu Ran asked in surprise: "Liz, what are you doing?"
Elizabeth smiled and said: "Gu, your legs are so toned. I, I can't help but want to take a photo and send it to my two sisters so that they can see it too!"
Damn... you are really sisters...
Gu Ran covered his face, "Okay, don't slap your face..."
"Okay!" After receiving the permission, Elizabeth took a cell phone and patted Gu Ran's thigh wildly.
After taking the shot, Elizabeth continued to press harder.
Gu Ran felt that if things continued like this, he would definitely not be able to sleep tonight, so he quickly pressed Elizabeth's hand and said, "Liz, let's stop here."
Elizabeth was a little unfinished, "Is it just such a short time?"
Damn it!
Omei, are you making fun of me?
It's been inconvenient for me these past few days. You have to wait until I finish the game!
Gu Ran reached into his trouser pocket and took out a ticket. He handed it to Elizabeth, "This is the ticket for our game against Liverpool. Your seat is in the back row of the visiting team's bench. Mrs. Southampton." According to the location of the group, the kick-off time is 3 p.m., so you’d better arrive at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium around 2 p.m.”
Elizabeth happily took the ticket, "Thank you! Gu! Thank you for inviting me to watch the game! I will definitely go on time tomorrow!"
Gu Ran stood up and said, "Then I'm going to take a shower and go to bed."
Elizabeth nodded quickly and said: "Okay, I wish you all the best tomorrow!"
"Thanks."
Gu Ran walked into the bathroom without a door and started the ice and fire therapy.
Tomorrow is the game against Liverpool, so ice and fire physiotherapy is a must.
Fortunately, after this physical therapy, Elizabeth did not squat at the door of the bathroom.
After Gu Ran returned to the master bedroom wrapped in a bath towel, he adjusted his mentality and went to bed early.
Early the next morning, after Gu Ran got up, he performed simple low-intensity training in the gym, then had some ice and fire physiotherapy, and then drove to the Staplewood training base for breakfast.
At 10 a.m., led by head coach Adkins, the Southampton players took the bus to the airport, changed to a plane and flew to Liverpool's John Lennon Airport.
This airport is approximately 13 kilometers away from Anfield Stadium.
The reason why it is named after John Lennon is because John Lennon was from Liverpool.
After arriving in Liverpool, the team members took a special chartered bus to Liverpool's home ground: Anfield Stadium.
Anfield Stadium is located in the Anfield district of Liverpool city centre.
As soon as the Southampton bus entered Anfield, you could feel the city's fanatical football atmosphere.
The Phoenix LFC emblem can be seen almost everywhere on both sides of the street, and some shops even play classic Beatles songs.
It was obviously lunch time, but there were already many fans wearing Liverpool jerseys waiting for their home team's fan bus outside Anfield Stadium.
They were carrying beers and singing "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Only football can make them forget the troubles of life.
Of course, not winning will also bring them greater troubles.
Southampton's chartered bus slowly passed through the crowd of fanatical fans.
When the bus entered the Anfield Stadium, Gu Ran's heart became uncontrollably excited.
This legendary stadium is one of the most famous and iconic sports stadiums in the Premier League and one of the largest joint-seating stadiums in Europe. It is a four-star stadium rated by UEFA and is a holy place for Liverpool Red Army fans.
The stadium adopts the South Fort-style Victorian architectural style, especially in its appearance, which uses a large number of red brick exterior walls.
There is a bronze monument at the main entrance in front of the stadium to commemorate those players who sacrificed their lives for their country in World War I.
Inside the stadium, there are four huge stands: the Copley Park Stand, the Glory Centenary Stand, the Anfield Road Stand, and the Main Stand.
Among them, the Copley Park stand is the most famous stand in the world, and its abbreviation is well-known: KOP.
This stand at the southern end of Anfield Stadium is the stand for the most enthusiastic, passionate, crazy and die-hard Liverpool fans.
During World War I, many soldiers from Liverpool died on a hill called Copley in South Africa. To commemorate them, this stand was named Copley Park Stand, or KOP for short.
The KOP grandstand was originally built in 1906 and was originally just an ordinary single-story standing grandstand.
——In the earliest days, you could buy standing tickets to watch football. Many fanatical but not wealthy fans crowded into the KOP stands, and they were even so crowded that they couldn't even put their feet down and pushed upward.
In almost every game, more than 30,000 fans stand in the small KOP stands to watch the game.
Due to overcrowding, fans who arrived too late could only be lifted above their heads by the fans who arrived early on the outside and "transported" to the back of the stands by hand.
It is also common for fans to be "transported" when the home team just scores a goal, and then crazy fans will repeatedly throw the "transported" fan into the air to celebrate.
In winter, the KOP stands are even more shocking. Because there are too many people and too much heat is exhaled, the entire KOP stands are shrouded in a white mist. Some people even suffer from heatstroke in sub-zero temperatures. , had to be "transported" out by his arms to cool down, and then "transported" back again to continue watching the game.
The KOP is definitely the craziest stand, bar none.
The fans in this stand never stop singing passionately and waving their arms.
It was not until the "Hillsborough Disaster" and the "Heysel Disaster" that the Football Association no longer allowed standing tickets. Therefore, after 1994, the crazy KOP platform was changed to sitting seats.
After two major renovations, the KOP stands today can accommodate more than 12,000 Red Army fans - which is less than half of the number of fans in the KOP's heyday.
Speaking of the fan title "Red Army", it is not actually a title given by domestic Liverpool fans. It is a title given by local die-hard Liverpool fans themselves.
Red is the background color of Liverpool, including the entire Anfield stadium, whether it is the stadium seats, the walls of the players' tunnel, and even the toilets, they are all red.
But what is quite amazing is that Liverpool's earliest home jersey was mainly blue and white - very similar to Everton's jersey.
After all, Liverpool FC was the owner of Anfield Stadium at the time. Houlding tried to raise the rent for Everton, Liverpool’s only professional team at the time, but failed (Anfield Stadium was the first home stadium of Everton), so he angrily took money from Everton Club. A team formed by people, so the original Liverpool did have a lot of Everton's shadow.
Why did Liverpool's main color later become red?
On the one hand, it is to de-Everton, but more importantly, it is because of a legendary Liverpool coach: Bill Shankly.
Shankly is a fanatical "Red Army" fan.
That's right, what he admired was the Red Army that fought on our 25,000-mile Long March!
Bill Shankly believes that the Red Army is a magical team that is not afraid of any difficulties, can turn around from desperate situations, is unparalleled, full of faith, and close to the majority of the people. During Shankly's coaching period, almost every training session To tell the players the story of the Reds, he also named his team Reds.
So soon, the word "Red Army" became the spiritual belief of Liverpool fans. Liverpool's die-hard fans also began to take pride in calling themselves "Red Army", and the background color of Liverpool's home jersey also became red.
Since then, Liverpool has had a real temperament.
Under the guidance of this Red Army spirit, Shankly took a team that was struggling in the English League Two to the highest level of the English League in just five years, and won the Two English League One titles! Created one Anfield miracle after another!
Shankly established Liverpool's football genes: football has nothing to do with life and death, but is higher than life and death!
This kind of football culture also made the blood in Gu Ran's body boil uncontrollably.
This passion becomes even more difficult to control after walking down from the parking area of Anfield Stadium and seeing all the red in my eyes.
For a moment, Gu Ran even had an idea in his mind: I should play here.
After having this idea, Gu Ran also suddenly realized...this friendly match was probably a temptation for Liverpool Club to show him...
Of course, it’s possible that I’m overthinking it.
Gu Ran smiled and cleared the thoughts from his mind.
Focus on the game!
No matter what the intentions of the Liverpool Club are, no matter what the outcome of this game is, in short, I am here, and I want the Liverpool fans to see me!
Gu Ran walked towards the locker room with extremely firm steps!
"Hey Gu——" Assistant Coach Andy reminded: "You're in the wrong place. That's the home team's locker room over there."
"oh……"
Gu Ran walked back with firm steps.
(End of chapter)
