Super Marshal

"Everyone, don't worry, everything outside is just a rumor. I didn't take it to heart, and I hope you won't be affected by it and get distracted."

Before the first training session in the morning, Gao Han specially communicated with the players.

He'd spoken to his assistants in the coach's office when he arrived in Harrington.

Whether it is an assistant, a player, or even himself, the most important thing now is to concentrate all energy on playing well in the league, and at the same time continue to advance in the cups, especially the UEFA Cup.

Twenty-nine rounds of the Premier League have been played, and Chelsea are still the best. They won the championship early in the last two rounds. Overall, the chances of winning are already in hand. The only suspense is whether Eto’o’s goal can be won. able to surpass Henry.

And the next 30th round will be crucial.

Chelsea's opponent is the Wolves, which is not strong in itself, and the Blues are playing at home, Gao Han is very confident.

But Arsenal ushered in Manchester United at home. This strong dialogue will be a big test for the Gunners, because Arsenal can only continue to maintain pressure on Chelsea if they win.

Now that the league has been played, everyone knows that it is basically impossible to reverse Chelsea, but Arsenal must do so.

This has nothing to do with the score, but a breath.

Fighting hard until the last second is the same as giving up halfway. Although the final result is a loss, the meaning is completely different. The impact on the team, players, and fans is also completely different.

And this round of the league is before the FA Cup semi-finals. If Arsenal can't win Manchester United at home, it may have a big impact on their FA Cup game.

So, now it's up to Arsenal's performance.

As for the FA Cup, the semi-final opponent has already been determined. It is Millwall, who is not strong. Chelsea can basically advance to the final ahead of schedule, but I don’t know if the opponent will be Manchester United or Arsenal.

The real headache is the UEFA Cup. The draw for the quarter-finals was not lucky. Inter Milan, the most powerful team among many teams, was drawn. This is also known as an early final. Both sides are big winners. popular.

Chelsea's first guest and then the host, the schedule is relatively favorable.

In the next two weeks, every game is very important, but before the key schedule, the media exposed such a piece of news. Therefore, Gao Han had to clarify with the players to stabilize the morale of the army.

"In the next two weeks, every game is very important to us. I ask each of you to concentrate all your energy and play every game as a final. My goal is only one... "

Everyone held their breath and stared at their head coach.

"Victory! Victory!! Still victory!!!"

The players immediately cheered loudly and applauded vigorously.

Gao Han was quite satisfied with their reactions, and with a big wave of his hand, he motioned for them to start training.

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Since Atletico Madrid, Gao Han's training has always been known for his control and high intensity.

It lasted 90 minutes, and the training program was very tight, and even the rest time of the players was accurate to the second, which made every player have to go all out and do their best during training.

Many media reporters also feel that it is precisely because of the high training intensity that players trained in the cold are often able to perform better on the field, because their training itself is very close to actual combat.

After a training session, the players were all exhausted, like sunflowers withered, their heads drooped, and they dragged their heavy steps into the locker room.

Gao Han returned to his office, prepared some materials, and planned to have a meeting with the coaching staff at noon to study the targeted training against the Wolves in the afternoon.

The intensive one-week double match has a great impact on the team. The most obvious thing is that there is not enough time to study the opponent and practice targeted tactics to restrain the opponent. This is the most troublesome place.

Therefore, the coaching staff attaches great importance to this.

That is, when Gao Han was preparing, the mobile phone on the desk suddenly rang.

When I looked at the caller ID, it was Abramovich.

Gao Han was taken aback for a moment, but he still grabbed it and connected the phone, "Hello, Roman."

"Hello, Gao Han." Abramovich's voice came from the phone.

"I'm sorry but I have to explain that it was a coincidence that I met Jose Vega, we have mutual friends, so out of courtesy I invited him to stay for a meal, but we didn't In-depth contact."

"Yeah." Gao Han nodded, "I can understand."

"real?"

"Of course." Gao Han smiled slightly.

Abramovich was silent for two seconds, "Thank you."

"No." Gao Han replied, "Roman, in fact, I have always wanted to say that now the team is in a critical decisive period. I have to deal with different games every day. I really can't get out, so I hope the management can take the summer Transfer to someone else so I can focus on the next game."

On the phone, Abramovich remained silent for a few seconds, "Gao Han, I don't understand what you mean."

"When I took over the transfer, it was just that the management was still integrating, so I overstepped my authority, but now that the technical department has been integrated, I believe they can also be competent, so I plan to focus on the game."

"but……"

"Roman." Gao Han didn't let him continue, "You should help me decompress, you know, I'm almost exhausted for a while, and although others follow up, I won't completely let go. "

After a few more seconds of hesitation, Abramovich finally sighed.

"Well, since you insist, I'll talk to Bruce."

"Okay, thank you." Gao Han replied with a smile.

"Stop talking, I'm going to have a meeting with the coaching staff, bye."

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In the living room of a townhouse facing the street in Eaton Square, London, Abramovich stared blankly at the phone that had been hung up in front of him.

He felt very puzzled, because Gao Han took the initiative to give up the transfer power.

You know, this is a fat job that all professional head coaches are eager to hold firmly in their hands, but anyone who has participated in transfer negotiations knows how much oil and water there is, and how much room for maneuvering.

But he didn't want it.

Could it be that he really has no selfishness at all?

Really just want to help Chelsea get results?

When Abramovich relayed Gao Han's words on the phone to Pini Zahavi, Granovskia, and Bruce Barker in front of them, the three of them were also a little surprised.

They all wanted to take back this power, but they never found a chance, but now Gao Han took the initiative to give it up.

You know, in the past few years, fans have talked about the models of Manchester United and Arsenal, but within the Premier League, the vast majority of clubs are seeking transformation, introducing the manager model and sports director model from the European continent. .

These two models have a similarity, that is, to change the traditional pattern of the head coach in the Premier League in the past, to share the various powers of the head coach, to limit the scope of power of the head coach, and to form checks and balances.

The simplest point is that except for Ferguson and Wenger, the coaching cycle of the Premier League is not long. It is quite good to be able to work for three consecutive years. Every head coach has his own style of play and players he likes, so it is impossible for the team to reorganize on a large scale after every coaching change, right?

Therefore, arranging a relatively fixed position between the head coach and the management team that can meet the team's long-term development plan, using him to control the entry and exit of the players of the entire team, and even the selection of the head coach, will undoubtedly be able to put this Losses are kept to a minimum.

This is also very much in line with the management model of modern companies.

But in Chelsea, Gao Han's status and influence were too high, and in the chaotic situation at the beginning, the power granted to him was too great, which caused him to almost cover the sky with one hand in Harrington, and even at Stamford Bridge, most of them were They are all following his lead.

Of course, his coaching performance is indeed quite good and has won everyone's approval.

Originally, the management did have the idea of ​​introducing a sports director, but considering Gao Han's particularity, they wanted to postpone the proposal. Unexpectedly, Gao Han now took the initiative to give up his power.

This made many people present, even Abramovich's confidants Bruce Barker and Granovskia, were stunned and admired Gao Han's heart.

"He is making concessions to avoid internal conflicts." Bruce Buck praised.

Granovskia also nodded again and again. Gao Han's pass did avoid many potential conflicts, allowing the team to prepare for the next game with peace of mind.

But as soon as Bruce Barker finished speaking, Pini Zahavi chuckled, "I think he's very clever in this move, and we are passive instead."

Everyone was taken aback, and Abramovich frowned even more, "What do you say?"

"He seems to have given up his power, but in fact, all transfers and signings still have to be consulted. If he disagrees, it will be difficult for us to start operations, but his move will allow him to win players. Even the unanimous approval of the outside media and fans, look, how selfless it is."

Both Bruce Barker and Granovskia frowned. This matter...can be understood from this perspective?

"He made this move, and we will sign in later. If it succeeds, it is still his credit. But if it fails, the management will take the blame. It's just like him inviting players and their families to his restaurant for dinner at Christmas. It's wonderful. Already!"

Both Bruce Barker and Granovskia's eyelids twitched when they heard it, and then looked at Abramovich with a hesitant expression. They looked at each other, and they both chose to remain silent.

They know exactly when to speak and when not to speak.

"Marina, who is Gao Han trying to introduce?" Abramovich asked.

Granovskia quickly replied: "As for the left back, he wants to introduce Monaco player Evra."

"Evra?" Abramovich frowned, never heard of it.

"Yes, he is only 22 years old. He had played in the lower leagues of Serie A before, and then returned to China. He performed well in Nice in France 2. He switched to Monaco for two seasons and performed very well. Gao Han believes that this is a player. A world-class left-back."

"What about the midfield?"

"In terms of midfield, Gao Han hopes to get Michael Carrick of West Ham United who has been relegated."

Abramovich is still frowning, he has never heard of this player.

Can such two players match the star-studded Chelsea in his mind?

The Russian felt a sudden irritability in his heart, and then took another deep breath.

Chelsea is their own team, why should they consider others?

Thinking of this, Abramovich looked at Pini Zahavi, "Pini, the progress of running Ashley Cole must be hurry up, and Vieira, Gerrard, and Bayern Munich's Baba Rucker, I'm going to get one of three players."

Pini Zahavi immediately nodded happily, "Understood."