I am the king of football

Chapter 207 Young Coach Boas

Speaking of Tottenham's current coach Villas-Boas, he is definitely a very dramatic figure.

After taking over Portuguese Super League giants Porto in 2010, he led the team to win the Europa League, League Championship and Portuguese Cup in just one year, completing the treble.

This puts him directly on par with the achievements of Mourinho and Tomislav Ivic, making him another milestone figure in the history of the Portuguese Super League, and the young coach also became the youngest championship coach in Europa League history.

It is precisely because of such amazing achievements and a temperament very similar to Mourinho that the 35-year-old Villas-Boas was welcomed into Stamford Bridge as Mourinho II and successfully took over Ancelotti as Chelsea head coach.

However, his situation at Chelsea can be said to be quite bleak. He just took over the team and made drastic changes in the playing style and personnel. Later, he directly dismissed a group of old officials headed by Lampard, which directly aroused the unanimous dissatisfaction of the "team committee" within the Blues.

Boas, who was only 35 years old, was obviously unable to control the situation. After all, many veterans in the Blues were not much younger than him. After the team members showed great dissatisfaction, the club directly announced that Boas was dismissed halfway through in March 2012.

Then, something even more dramatic happened. Chelsea's assistant coach Di Matteo took over the team halfway through, adopting a hands-off approach. Then, relying on the outburst of the Blues' old boys, they won the club's first Champions League title in the most iron-blooded way.

Such an operation is really a slap in the face of Boas. With you, you are a pile of shit, without you, you are a sky full of stars. It really messes with the mentality of this young coach.

However, life must go on. The young Villas-Boas may not be suitable for leading a wealthy club full of powerful veterans, but his achievements in leading a team with more young people or without too many old players are still obvious to all.

So in June 2012, Villas-Boas, who had just left Chelsea, officially became the head coach of Tottenham. Bai Baihe signed this head coach with only one purpose - that is to restore Bai Baihe's glory.

There are many young players in this Tottenham team, and there are no super stars who are difficult to use. In addition, Villas-Boas has almost obtained the greatest authorization from the club's top management, which allows him to finally bring his own football to Bai Baihe in a big way.

The reality is also very positive. The team's unbeaten streak since the start of the season has proved everything. Boas still has his own set of ideas. His philosophy of high-pressure pressing and controlling the game is fully demonstrated by this group of young people.

Now, what people are discussing most is whether Bai Baihe, who has a group of young talents such as Bale and Kane, and who likes to rush at the beginning and press high to the extreme almost from the beginning to the end, can beat Manchester United against the Red Devils, who have had serious problems with aging defense and obvious decline of veterans since the beginning of the season.

Considering the performance of the two teams since the start of the season, this view is very scientific. Even Ferguson has to pay attention to it. He put a lot of thought into selecting the team's starting lineup and defensive arrangements for this game.

However, the problem is that Manchester United really does not have any young talents in the back line, and even in the midfield the veterans are in better shape.

"The forward line is Qin and Van Persie, and the midfield four is Nani, Carrick, Scholes and Giggs."

When announcing the starting lineup within the team the day before the game, Ferguson looked a little serious. In fact, the problems he had discovered in previous seasons were quite obvious this season. It seemed that it was urgent to introduce a large number of young players to change the dynasty.

"Four defenders, Rafael, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra, goalkeeper De Gea."

Evans and Ferdinand are a defender combination of one old and one young. Vidic is temporarily sitting on the bench. In fact, the veteran's condition is comparable to Evans. Ferguson made the decision with the mentality of training young people.

"Tomorrow's game, the opponent's pressing will be very intense, there is no doubt about that. I hope everyone can stabilize the formation in time and not be overwhelmed by the opponent."

It would be absolutely irresponsible to talk about hope without mentioning tactics, and Ferguson understood this, so he quickly began to talk about the team's tactical arrangements for this game in detail.

"Ryan, Evra, your only task in this game is to keep an eye on Gareth Bale on their left. This player's speed is terrifying, so you must position yourself in time and predict in advance."

"Understand, coach!" Ferguson was actually a little helpless in handing the task of defending the opponent's most terrifying weapon to Giggs and Evra.

Neither of them is a player with good speed, but Valencia, one of the fastest midfielders on the team, is extremely poor in defense. Facing Tottenham's fast break and high-intensity tactics, the team's midfield must not be one-sided, so they can only set up double insurance.

"Carrick, you also need to pay close attention to the opponent's attack on the left and make timely defense!"

"Received, BOSS!"

There is still a midfielder in a backward position similar to a midfielder. Ferguson's formation in this game is more like 442 than 4132. Carrick is used as the second barrier of the team's midfield defense.

"Then there is no need to explain the task of the back line. No matter who the opponent's starting striker is tomorrow, what you have to do is to keep them away from positions that threaten the goal."

"understand!"

In this tactical arrangement, Ferguson focused more on the team's defense. As for the team's offensive tactics, he was not too worried.

With a tactical style like Tottenham, they will inevitably devote most of their energy and strength to offense, so that they can gain an advantage in high-pressure defense.

In contrast, Bai Baihe's defense was not so solid. Ferguson was still very relieved with the combination of Van Persie and Qin Hu, plus his trusted Scholes in the midfield and the surprise player Nani.

"The opponent's two full-backs Walker and Vertonghen are both fast. In this game, we don't need to try to break through the wing too much. We can pass the ball through the middle. Do you understand?"

"learn!"

"Very good, there is nothing else to say. The opponent this time is very strong, but that's all. Don't forget that we are facing our opponent at Old Trafford."

After clapping his hands and explaining all the tactical arrangements, Ferguson signaled everyone to look up.

"We have won one victory after another. There won't be many direct confrontations with league rivals like this. Guys, it's up to you tomorrow~"

"Don't worry, Boss! I will definitely accomplish my mission!"

"Very good, very energetic."

He waved his hand, signaling everyone to disperse. One of the great advantages of playing at home is that everyone can get a good night's sleep the day before the game.

As the players drove away from the training base in their respective cars, Manchester ushered in a quiet night.

The first chapter is here! Thank you all for your support!!! A correction, the last chapter said that Tottenham's center forward was Vertonghen, it was a typo, Vertonghen was a full-back, Tottenham's main striker at that time was Defoe, the chapter has been revised, everyone please forgive me.

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