The benefit of not being present is manifested upon arrival in Valdebebas.
Although the team defeated Atletico Madrid 3-0, many Real Madrid fans still came to the training base to protest. As a result, they were still the same as before, they didn't recognize Gao Shen at all, and let him ride a bicycle openly, from the side door passed.
I have to say that this is indeed a ridiculous thing.
Gao Shen was the first person to come to the coach's office. On his desk was a physical examination report of the players after last night's game, focusing on the physical examinations of Woodgate and De La Reid.
After the team came back last night, Lucas stayed with the team doctor to complete it.
The result was not bad. Woodgate was not injured, but he has been recovering from his injury for a long time and has been away from the game. As a result, the team doctor is still unable to judge whether he can meet the requirements for playing on Wednesday. As for De La Reid, there is no problem.
The other players are basically the same.
But all professional players have certain injuries, as long as they don't affect the game.
While reading the report in depth, Lucas, Maqueda and other members of the coaching staff also went to work one after another.
As usual, before training, the coaching staff will have a special meeting to formulate training programs.
The first topic Gao Shen raised was that the team's original half-day holiday was cancelled. He wanted to squeeze out at least one training session to arrange targeted training. This required adjusting the training plan and communicating with the players at the same time.
"I will communicate with the players, and you should make a new training schedule as soon as possible." I
believe many fans have encountered it often. When many media comment on a team's poor performance, they often mention two-line combat , that is, there are games in the middle of the week, and I think this has a great impact on the team.
why? Isn't three days enough time to recover?
In fact, this is the fans' ignorance of the team's training.
As we all know, after entering the schedule, the team's training is carried out around the game, which can be roughly divided into three stages: daily, pre-match and post-match.
Literally, daily training is to formulate training during the period between two games to help players adjust their skills, tactics, body and psychology to the best possible state.
Pre-match preparation is to carry out a series of targeted training and tactical drills according to the opponents of the game.
Post-match training generally includes player feedback, game analysis, and then arranges a targeted training session based on feedback and analysis, which is of great help to the improvement of the team.
From a scientific point of view, if a game is played once a week, players can achieve a combination of work and rest. There are eight to ten training sessions a week, and at the same time they can get enough rest, recovery and adjustment time, which is also the most reasonable.
If there are two games a week, there will be three less training sessions than one game a week, that is, only five to seven training sessions, and the rest of the players after each game is generally only half a day, which is far from enough.
Not to mention anything else, with double matches a week, the physical training of the players cannot be guaranteed, let alone tactical training and targeted training, which will lead to more fatigue of the players and greatly affect the technical and tactical capabilities of the team.
If it is a mature team, the risk is still controllable, but like the current Real Madrid, then the trouble will be big.
Gao Shen believes that it is necessary to squeeze out a training session as much as possible to conduct a simulation exercise specifically for Arsenal, otherwise, when it comes to Highbury, Real Madrid don't have to play, just disarm.
The coaching staff also knows the difficulty of double matches in a week, and they are afraid that the players will have a rebellious mentality.
However, since Gao Shen has said everything, and he will come forward to communicate with the players, then they have nothing to say.
"Second question, I want to hear everyone's opinions on Wednesday's Highbury battle." Gao Shen said seriously.
Maqueda and the others looked at each other in blank dismay, they were not prepared before.
Seeing that no one spoke, Lucas wanted to speak first, but Gao Shen stopped him with his eyes.
What he wants to hear now is opinions, whether they are good or bad, he will listen to them.
Who is Lucas, and he understands it deeply. He doesn't want Lucas to continue to say something in support of him, otherwise, how can others dare to say it?
"It's okay, everyone can speak freely, it doesn't matter if you like it or not." Gao Shen encouraged.
But Maqueda and others still look at me and I look at you, and no one is willing to speak.
Gao Shen understands that it's not that they have no guts or ideas, but that they are still unwilling to accept themselves.
"In this case, let me talk about my thoughts first." Gao Shen rubbed his palms, the weather was indeed cold.
"We all know that in the history of the Champions League, the record of losing at home in the first leg of the knockout round and being able to comeback in an away game has only happened once, that is, Ajax reversed Panathinaikos, so in the hearts of many people In my impression, losing at home in the first leg of the Champions League is basically equivalent to being sentenced to death."
Maqueda and others are very experienced football practitioners, and naturally they all know such data.
This is why Real Madrid is pessimistic and the media and fans are desperate.
"But I personally think that we should forget about the so-called probabilities and data and focus on the game itself."
Gao Shen's words are also reasonable. If you are too obsessed with data and probabilities, it will be too unprofessional.
At this time, what any head coach has to do is to do his best and obey the destiny.
"The home game is zero to one, which requires us to score at Highbury. Only by winning can we advance. A draw is meaningless to us, so we need to attack."
This is also the fascinating part of the Champions League knockout round. The ball mechanism and the two-round game system make the second round game full of various suspense. These cannot be covered by a probability or a single statistic.
Historical data can only enhance the psychological edge of Arsenal players.
Seeing that Gao Shen had said everything to this point, Maqueda looked around again, and immediately said: "Gao, your analysis is right, so I think what we need most now are Ronaldo and Robbie Neo, Baptista, Carlos and Cicinho, they are our strongest offensive firepower."
Many people nodded.
In terms of offense, Real Madrid really cannot do without the Brazilian help.
This is actually the confidence that the Brazilian gang was able to suppress the local gang before and dared to challenge the management directly.
Didn't Ronaldo just say it?
Real Madrid need him!
Gao Shen is observing everyone, Maqueda and others are also observing Gao Shen, and they are all guessing each other's thoughts.
At this time, Gao Shen must not be able to make a statement, because he said just now that he wants to hear everyone's opinions. Now Maqueda proposes to put aside the grievances and reuse the Brazilian gang. What can Gao Shen say?
Lucas was a little anxious on the side. He wanted to speak out to rescue Gao Shen, but was pulled by Gao Shen's hand again.
"You are right, but have you thought about it? If we let them start, will our defense be able to defend at Highbury Stadium?" Gao Shen asked directly without expressing his opinion.
Maqueda was speechless immediately.
It is an indisputable fact that Brazilian players are really easy to use, have outstanding strength and strong offensive ability, but at the same time, their damage to the defensive system is obvious to all.
In addition to scoring goals, Ronaldo basically don't expect him to make contributions, and Robinho is no less.
As for Carlos and Cicinho, they are the type who are strong in offense and weak in defense, able to go up, but unable to come back.
Outsiders don't know, but Real Madrid's coaching staff knows it well. They beat Atletico Madrid 3-0 at home. How important are Arbeloa and Felipe's role? and how important pressing is.
Can Real Madrid survive without them?
Can Raul and Zidane be liberated without them?
With a score of zero to one at home, it is true that Real Madrid must score at Highbury, but if the defense is not done well, with Arsenal's attacking firepower, can Real Madrid really retreat?
Maybe it will be even worse!
The knockout competition system is so mysterious, it is full of various possibilities, both opponents must try their best to guess the opponent's mind, and then arrange targeted tactics to restrain them.
This is why many people say that the Champions League knockout depends on defense.
The reason is simple, as long as the defense is good enough and strong enough, I don't care what tactics you use, anyway, I will ensure that I am invincible.
Real Madrid's current problem is that defense alone will not work.
This is a dilemma, is to attack? Still have to defend?
No one can give an answer.
Gao Shen also guessed that if he can make a decision so easily, he doesn't need to collect everyone's opinions at all.
"Then let's put it another way, what kind of tactics do you think Arsenal will adopt?" Gao Shen asked.
Everyone once again fell into tangled thinking in embarrassment.
After a long time, Maqueda guessed with some uncertainty: "Defensive counterattack?"
After receiving a look of encouragement from Gao, Maqueda analyzed: "Arsenal's defensive ability at Highbury Stadium is obvious to all. I think, since we have to attack, they are likely to adopt a defensive posture and take advantage of the counterattacks of Henry, Reyes and others."
Many people nodded, but they also had different opinions.
"I don't think it's right. Since we guessed this way, Wenger must also think so, and Arsenal are mainly young players. They are not sure whether we will let Ronaldo and others start, so he will definitely not be willing to defend. "
"Yes, the Premier League teams are best at fast-paced offense and defense. Arsenal's ability to pass and control the ball is very strong. I think they are likely to directly speed up the pace of the game, press and use consumption to compete with us. I know, we can't compete with them at all."
"Arsenal is going to play Liverpool this weekend, and Wenger is not stupid."
"Advanced to the quarter-finals is definitely more important than playing against Liverpool." There was a lot of
discussion , all kinds of ideas, all kinds of opinions, emerge in endlessly.
Gao Shen never made a statement, but he was listening silently.
Sometimes, as a leader, listening is also a valuable quality.
Although no convincing conclusion was reached in the end, Gao Shen's strategic thinking on Arsenal gradually became clear in this discussion.
In particular, he knows all the possibilities that Wenger will take.