Chapter 8, Tactical Library

Although it is said that knowledge can change one's destiny, having to start from scratch after traveling through time is not a slap in the face to time travelers

He was not surprised, yet he deliberately revealed a hint of disappointment, asking a few questions, such as whether Carlo's mood had settled and if he had watched the news today

If it is an ordinary fan, the profound one is a supporter of Ronaldo, and also likes Carlos, but now, they are rivals

And this is precisely what Gao Shen needs the most at present

As soon as this weekend, after the match against Atlético Madrid, if the results are unsatisfactory, Martín will certainly step forward to dismiss Gao Shen, placing all the blame on him. Furthermore, Florentino, despite his resignation, still wields tremendous influence, and many members of the board as well...

However, while the collection of books is indeed abundant, the profound issues at hand are pressing and urgent

The issue with Fanny has been longstanding; he is quite dissatisfied with the playing style of the young Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo. This is quite normal, as their characteristics do not complement each other. As a result, he often reported on C. Ronaldo to assistant coach Queiroz. Last year, when C. Ronaldo lost his father, the two nearly got into a fight on the training ground.

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Once again, at the door of the Carlo family in the Audalessa district, just like yesterday, Gao Shen was still denied entry.

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This unfortunate child is about the same age as the children in their family, yet now finds themselves in such a predicament, truly innocent

How to struggle

Without mentioning anything else, members of the Spanish royal family, the Prime Minister, and government officials often attend Real Madrid matches

However, Gao Shen's actions today have already sounded the first alarm for the reform of the first team

Martin and Bosque are very good friends. Now, by having Gao Shen do this, it is intended to muddy the waters, and then let Bosque come out to clean up the mess. Hierro may also return, which would give him a better chance in the summer presidential election, and he might even be able to break free from behind-the-scenes manipulation

The feeling of passing through that door is akin to walking out from the players' tunnel into a stadium filled with a hundred thousand voices, evoking a sense of enlightenment and clarity

Before his time travel, he was merely an ordinary football fan. Despite possessing knowledge and insight that surpassed others by fifteen years, he still lacked the professional capabilities of a head coach. However, the collection of books in the library could greatly compensate for this weakness.

After taking a stroll, I deeply realized that the collection of books in this library actually embodies the coaching experiences and tactical insights of numerous world football coaches throughout history. It represents the most precious wealth stored in their minds, undoubtedly an invaluable treasure

Not only Ferguson, but also other renowned coaches and managers, including the more distant figures such as Beckenbauer and Michels, are all present, making the collection exceptionally rich.

The draft was indeed provided by the leader, and he read it accordingly

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I see, he will come again tomorrow, you should meet him and have a good chat Mrs. Carlo felt a profound sincerity

Who should unite? Who should be isolated? Who can be won over? Who must be resolutely fought against?

A large influx of players, introducing more individuals who, although not yet part of the team, at least maintain a neutral stance as youth training players, is in itself the objective that the higher-ups aim to achieve

In the book, it elaborates bit by bit on the evolution of his tactical philosophy, starting from when Ferguson was still a player, and how he continuously updated his tactical concepts through learning, transforming Manchester United into a top European team

This is destined to be a dead end

Mrs. Carlo, please convey to the gentleman that I would very much like to apologize to him in person. Additionally, I kindly ask him to grant me a little more time, as I will certainly find a way to resolve this matter as soon as possible

In addition to management and tactical concepts, there are also on-site command and daily training, as well as various other aspects

Gao Shen has clearly labeled each member of the Real Madrid first team in this list, but for the list of those who are resolutely fighting, he has temporarily filled in only one name: the Brazilian contingent

One must be adept at and courageous in struggle, seeking opportunities within the struggle, and establishing one's prestige and status through the struggle

Raul has been temporarily classified as neutral by Gao Shen. He believes that after today's interaction, Raul will cooperate with him, but on the condition that he must quickly present substantial evidence to convince Raul that he can resolve the current issues facing Real Madrid

When they saw the news, Carlo still had some doubts, but Mrs. Carlo firmly insisted that Gao Shen did not seem like the kind of person who would say such things; it was certainly someone who had deliberately made him say that.

The profound mind has long had the answer within.

Why has it changed when it comes to oneself

For example, the book that Gao Shen is holding is his favorite work by Ferguson, and it is one of the volumes in the Ferguson series

In the eyes of many fans, Real Madrid is merely a football team, a prestigious club; however, it is only through close contact with Real Madrid that one realizes it is no longer just a football team, but a gathering place for the political and business elite of Madrid and even the entire Spain.

He must choose a book that is currently most suitable for him in this vast library, akin to an ocean, and subsequently devise the most appropriate tactical system for Real Madrid

Whether on the battlefield or in the marketplace, winning battles is the fundamental guarantee for boosting morale and uniting the team

Now, Gao Shen personally unravels the mystery

Mrs. Carlo watched the departing figure of Gao Shen, and no matter how she looked at it, she sensed a kind of tragic desolation.

Next, he needs to quickly find a suitable tactical system for the team and begin selecting players

He simply improvised a few words on the spot

Gao Shen has raised a significant question mark

He believes that Martin must have some ulterior motives; Gao Shen is now like a knife in Martin's hand, aimed at the superstar. The next match will surely not end well, and in the end, he will definitely take the blame and step down

Having been in the corporate world for so many years, the leader who had the most profound impact on Gao Shen once told him two sentences that he remembers deeply.

As Carlo analyzed the situation up to this point, he looked at his wife and shook his head helplessly: "These overt and covert power struggles from the management are too distant from us, and they are not something we can change. If he comes again tomorrow, just tell him to resign quickly and not to get involved; otherwise, it will be difficult for him to even stay at Real Madrid in the future"

I am sorry, Gao, he is not at home

Mrs. Carlo displayed an expression that clearly indicated my expectations were met

The list is primarily based on the spindle diagram he drew yesterday, highlighting some of the strongly opposed yet evidently impactful players for the team, such as Carlos and Ronaldo, as well as others who are crucial to the team but have never spoken out, like Zidane and Beckham

Carlo showed no reaction, merely furrowing his brow as he pondered for a while.

After speaking, he bid farewell to Mrs. Carlo in a profound yet polite manner and turned to leave

Carlos threatened him in public, which is intolerable; Ronaldo, Baptista, Robinho, Cicinho, and others are too united, and this group of players is also excessively willful, which is also intolerable

The latest content in the book is about Van Nistelrooy, and Ferguson made the decision to sell the Dutch striker

Gao Shen finally pushed open that door and walked into the tactical library

In the professional football world, who does not know that the head coach is the natural scapegoat

It is about increasing the number of one's own people while decreasing the number of enemies

Ferguson initially paid no attention to this, but gradually, Van Nistelrooy shifted his anger towards other Manchester United players, including Gary Neville, because they sided with Cristiano Ronaldo during the conflict, which became problematic

The library, as its name suggests, features rows upon rows of bookshelves that seem to stretch endlessly, neatly displaying a wide variety of collections. The selection is dazzling, encompassing everything from theory to practice, from youth training to sports rehabilitation, from player psychology to locker room management... A comprehensive array of football-related books can be found here.

Gao Shen had never witnessed a top-tier coach's maneuvering up close like this, which left him in awe, while also deeply marveling at the intricacies of this library

What are the common places where individuals of this level frequently appear

"Defeating Atletico Madrid?" Carlo shook his head with a bitter smile, "How is that possible? Without the support of the superstars, Real Madrid cannot win against Atletico."

When a team encounters problems, regardless of whether it is the responsibility of the leadership or the players, the head coach is always the first to take the blame if the results are unsatisfactory

Before today's press conference, the management provided him with a script, instructing him to read it verbatim

Carlo was not surprised either, as it did not seem to be in Gao Shen's character to say such things

These collections of books resemble the way renowned generals extract the thoughts from their minds, allowing for profound examination without reservation, which is even rarer than hands-on instruction

The "books" on this bookshelf are not actual books from the real world, but rather a collection of the author's experiences, wisdom, and various detailed case studies

Gao Shen returned to the rental apartment, made a cup of instant noodles, and then focused on creating a list

"Is it that serious?" Mrs. Carlo asked with concern

This book focuses on elucidating Ferguson's management philosophy, starting from his first day of coaching, from the Scottish Premier League to Manchester United, from his humble beginnings to now being able to shake the European football scene with a stamp of his foot. It provides a detailed account of Ferguson's interactions with various club managers, agents, and players, as well as his handling of a wide array of unexpected events

The book elaborates in detail on Ferguson's various trade-offs and considerations, as well as his negotiations with the Van Nistelrooy team and preparations for operations in the transfer market, all of which are in preparation for parting ways with Van Nistelrooy this summer

Returning to the second floor, I saw Carlo just sitting down on the living room sofa after coming in through the window. Mrs. Carlo recounted everything that had just happened, and finally let out a long sigh, feeling an immense sympathy for Gao.

Just when Gao Shen was deeply doubting that he might be the most unfortunate time traveler in history, he casually took a book from the bookshelf and immediately discovered the uniqueness of the collection in this library

"What if he defeats Atletico Madrid?" Mrs. Carlo asked curiously

What is Zidane's and Beckham's attitude towards him, as well as that of some other players with ambiguous positions

Moreover, after defeating Atlético Madrid, there are even stronger opponents ahead, namely Arsenal and Barcelona

In a state of astonishment, I wandered deeply through this layered sea of books, feeling quite puzzled in my heart, is it really just like this

Aren't the abilities of traversers always quite impressive and remarkable

Having thought of this, Gao Shen casually ate some instant noodles that had been softened in water, and then directly entered the tactical library

In addition to management studies, there are also tactical concepts related to Ferguson

The contents of the book, not to mention outsiders, are likely so vague in Ferguson's memory that even he himself may have forgotten them, representing memories that are buried deep within his mind

Even if he were still in office, he would have no confidence in facing the current Atlético Madrid, let alone being profound