Chapter 7: A New Official's Three Fires of Enthusiasm
Oh, no, perhaps it is more like a humanoid surveillance system
Prior to this, he declined the club's arrangement and did not move into the head coach's office that Luxemburgo and Carlo had worked in, but instead chose to continue working in the coaching office, still at his original workstation
But can this knife really be effective
It is akin to that young coach Villas-Boas, who is set to take charge of Chelsea in a few years. Upon his appointment, he boldly declared his intention to take down the three influential figures in the dressing room: Lampard, Terry, and Drogba, aiming to implement a youth reform. This completely infuriated the three, leading to chaos in the dressing room
He holds a certain weight in the locker room, after all, he has served the team for many years
Fortunately, Raul had previously communicated with them, stating that they needed to cooperate with the head coach, but what was the outcome
"Gao, you have promoted so many young players from the second team all at once. How do you plan to arrange the training session this afternoon?" Ma Qida asked.
In the players' lounge, Ronaldo, Carlos, Baptista, and Cicinho gathered together, coldly observing the throngs of people passing by outside the window, all experiencing a strange feeling in their hearts.
Although Gao Shen spoke very politely, a trace of disdain flashed in Ma Qida's eyes upon hearing it
In a football team, achieving results and securing victories is the ultimate truth
Regarding the press conference in the morning, Raul did not reveal much upon his return. Most players in the locker room basically believe that the profound statements are all directed by the management, especially the new president, Martin
In Carlos's view, profundity is a knife held in Martin's hand
It is precisely because Atlético Madrid possesses considerable strength that they were able to achieve a home victory of 2 to 1 and an away victory of 3 to 1, thus defeating the league leaders, Barcelona, in both encounters
"You all say, is he foolish?" Ronaldo scoffed coldly
What astonished everyone was that the entire ninety-minute training session was conducted by assistant coach Ma Qida, while Gao Shen stood silently on the sidelines throughout, quietly observing the training on the field, hardly adjusting his position, resembling a mere wooden post.
It was like this in the past when I was in the workplace, and it remains the same now that I am coaching Real Madrid
At this point, Villas-Boas actually still had a chance, which was to quickly reconcile with the three individuals and mend the relationships. However, he chose not to, and as a result, the final outcome was that the locker room completely turned against him, and he himself left the position in disgrace
The unfortunate thing is that he cannot take it on
Position
It can be said that the vast majority of leaders who set fires for the sake of prestige do not end up in an ideal situation
The most important thing for Gao Shen right now is to first establish a clear team-building strategy, which means determining the tactics that are most suitable for the current Real Madrid. Only after clarifying this can he use it as a foundation to select players, and then proceed to communicate and reassure each one individually
Having Gao Shen as the head coach of Real Madrid is itself a joke, a farce; who would accept that?
In a business, achieving results is the fundamental principle
"Hey, isn't this old fellow being a bit too rude?" Fernando Lucas, who was beside Gaosheng, expressed his displeasure
As the players were about to return to the locker room, they caught sight of Gao Shen's departing figure, leaving them all with puzzled expressions
Does he really think that he can rely on that group of youngsters to compete in the league and the Champions League? Carlos's tone was filled with disdain, as he considered Gao Shen to be too naive and ignorant
Even for superstars, which ones need to be comforted and courted? Which ones must be given a show of authority?
The first team has more than 40 players, and it is necessary to refine a lineup to prepare for the local derby this weekend
What kind of tactics should the current Real Madrid adopt
After handing the player over to the captain Raul, Gao Shen headed straight for the coach's office
If Gao Shen today speaks arrogantly in front of the players, but tomorrow has to ingratiate himself and compromise for the sake of results, where is his authority
Indeed, he is a novice who has just emerged from obscurity, knowing nothing and understanding nothing. What qualifies him to be the head coach of Real Madrid
Yet, in the face of an opponent like Atlético Madrid, Gao Shen surprisingly promoted more than a dozen players from the youth team all at once. Is he really intending to take on the superstars?
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Everyone suddenly realized
Politeness?" He smiled at Lucas and said, "Only when you possess strength will others treat you with politeness. If you lack strength, what right do you have to demand respect from others?
Having spoken, Maquida left without looking back
The other players also burst into laughter
Gao Shen is not clear about what exactly happened in the players' rest area, but he can guess that the thoughts of the stars are quite complex
Guti, Ramos, and Casillas, among others, also felt surprised and perplexed, and even somewhat irritated
Today, times have changed, and Real Madrid is no longer the team it was during Luxemburgo's coaching period. The internal atmosphere of Real Madrid is harmonious, and Atlético Madrid has also seen improvements following a change in management
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He had been listening attentively from beginning to end, and if it were not for the subtle gestures of the expert to stop him, he would have wanted to step in and say a few words about Ma Qida.
What is even more critical is that after the rapid decline in performance, he had no choice but to reinstate these three veterans, who, despite their previous struggles, performed exceptionally well. This led to a significant loss of prestige for Boas, both in the locker room and in public opinion
Regarding the issues faced by the team, Gao Shen already has a rough idea of the upcoming tactical approach, but it still requires continuous refinement
What on earth is this kid doing? Is there anyone who can be a head coach like him? This is too irresponsible, isn't it? Salgado was furious
I see, he is not foolish, but rather stupid!" Carlos replied coldly, "He doesn't even realize he has been sold out, yet he is still counting the money for others.
Is he really trying to rely on these dozen or so youngsters to win the local derby this weekend
The first team was already overcrowded, and now suddenly there are more than ten additional people. What is he trying to do?
Raúl was also at a loss, especially after seeing the puzzled looks of Guti and others inquiring with their eyes, the captain of Real Madrid shook his head as well
That is fine, I will make the arrangements
Others may not know, but do you still not understand me? What arrangements can I make? The higher-ups dictate how things should be done, and I will follow their instructions. Right now, I am focused on observing and learning, so this matter will still be your responsibility, and I will be here to learn from the side
Because Martin had previously made similar remarks at the board meeting
Gao Shen is not foolish; he promoted more than ten players from the second team in one go, which is already quite a challenge. If he blindly tries to ignite conflicts everywhere at this moment, the final outcome will be his complete downfall
Does he not know that no matter how many players are in the first team, only eleven can be on the field during a match
This has caused many people to miscalculate, as quite a few have been eagerly anticipating a profound "performance." When they have set up their stools and purchased sunflower seeds and peanuts, only to be told that the show will not go on, it is truly disheartening
When a new official takes office, it is important not to act impulsively. First, one must thoroughly understand the situation, and second, there should be a clear and definite plan of action
Is it true that you don't even want to pretend anymore
In their first match of the season, Real Madrid, although they secured a 3-0 victory against Atlético Madrid away, faced significant danger throughout the game. Ultimately, they managed to escape unscathed thanks to Ronaldo's brace and an own goal from Atlético's center-back
Although he has interacted with Gao Shen twice, the impression Gao Shen left on him is far from what it is now. He is currently completely unable to grasp what Gao Shen is thinking and what he intends to do next
Are there still such head coaches?
Under the condition of ensuring the team's combat effectiveness, which individuals are available? Which individuals are not available?
But when facing Ma Qida, Gao Shen pretended to be helpless and smiled wryly, saying: "Perhaps I will be dismissed tomorrow, so it would save the trouble of having to move back later"
But what truly led to his tragedy was not this
The head coach did nothing and said nothing; how can they cooperate?
But the question is, did Carlo want to see him
"Fernando." Raul called out to Lucas as he saw him approaching.
What does this case illustrate
However, none of these are of his concern
Raúl is indeed Lucas's idol, and the local from Madrid immediately ran over with a cheerful demeanor
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It turns out that he went to seek guidance from Carlo
Isn't this a bit outrageous
However, it is also normal; young people, after all, are fearless in their ignorance
Players and subordinates often pay lip service while undermining, and instances of them even ousting the head coach and leadership are not uncommon
Maqida, with a smile that did not reach his eyes, uttered a few pleasant words, yet he did not insist; it was evident that he also believed in his heart that profound knowledge did not qualify one to work in that office.
"Where is he in such a hurry to go?" Raul asked with concern
The Bed Sheet Legion not only gathered a group of Spanish national team players and renowned figures such as Fernando Torres, Pablo Ibáñez, Antonio López, Mario Suárez, and Gabi, but also included strong foreign players like Lucin, Ibáñez, Petrov, Maxi Rodríguez, Galetti, and Kežman, making their overall strength formidable
Many leaders, upon taking office, are eager to showcase their abilities and wish to quickly establish their authority, adhering to the so-called principle of "new officials lighting three fires." However, before the flames have fully burned out, they find themselves transformed into the little match girl.
"Then how will you establish the authority of the head coach?" Lucas asked with concern
When all the players saw Gao Shen bringing over more than ten young players from the second team, they were mentally prepared for his afternoon training session to be a "new official taking office with three fires". Even Raúl reminded a few local players to be mindful of their words.
He is also very much looking forward to what kind of assistance the traverser's golden finger can bring him
Whether it is a head coach or a leader of an enterprise, from what does their authority derive
Tonight marks the opening of the Tactical Library, and Gao Shen has a very strong feeling that many of his current questions will find answers within this library
It is likely that the broken pot has been thrown away, knowing that it will not last long. Carlos said with a sarcastic sneer
Following Raul's gaze, Lucas guessed that he was asking about Gao Shen, and immediately replied: "He said he had something to do at Mr. Carlo's house"
Atletico Madrid's league ranking this season is not ideal, and the renowned coach Bianchi was dismissed in January. He was replaced by Pepe Murcia, the coach of the Atletico Madrid B team, who managed to stabilize the situation, leading to an improvement in the league ranking, placing the team in the upper section of the points table
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Gao Shen smiled gently and shook his head, indicating that this is actually an illusion experienced by many people
Even he himself is more qualified than the profound
Not only did he not play the role of a new official taking office, but even after the training session ended, Gao Shen did not linger on the training ground. He was the first to turn and leave, and contrary to what many had anticipated, he did not rush to talk to the players. Instead, he returned to his office, packed his belongings, and left Valdebebas directly
Given Boas's position at the time, although it was not substantial, he was still regarded with importance by the Chelsea management. If he had gritted his teeth and persevered, after securing the three veteran players and improving the team's performance, he would have succeeded
This is also a form of attitude